Employment Specialist- Iss

2 weeks ago

Ottawa, Canada Catholic Centre for Immigrants Full time

**About Us**

The Catholic Centre for Immigrants has been serving refugees and immigrants for 65 years. We provide programs and services to approximately 4,500 newcomers every year. The mission is to help all newcomers realize their full potential in Canada and to build a more welcoming community. We help newcomers with housing, transportation, education, health, language, making connections in their new community and more. We provide services in person and online. Please visit cciottawa.ca for a full overview of our work.

**Job Summary**

Under the direction of the Settlement Department Manager, the Employment Specialist is responsible for planning and delivering employment counselling, providing career exploration, providing IRCC information for students and recent graduates, facilitating employment-related workshops, and assisting International Students in their search for appropriate employment in Canada.

**This position reports to**: Manager, Settlement Department
**Employment status**:Full-time, indeterminate
**Hourly rate**:$28.10
**Start date**:ASAP

**Deadline date to apply**:August 8, 2023

**Location**: 219 Argyle Avenue

**Responsibilities
- Provide international students with information on Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) guidelines, various types of work and study permits, taxation matters for foreign nationals, as well as post-graduation Express Entry and Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program eligibility.
- Provide individual online and in person employment counselling and follow-up sessions as appropriate.
- Plan and facilitate pre-employment workshops and groups sessions.
- Identify and forge relationships with relevant employers, post-secondary institutions and other relevant stakeholders.
- Refer clients to appropriate programs, according to their career goals.
- Perform Intake and Needs Assessment.
- Conduct outreach activities with potential employers.
- Work with clients on active job development and making connections to employment opportunities.
- Support the development and maintenance of employment and career resources.
- Maintain current information on labour market trends in Canada, and the job search needs of international students and recent graduates
- Maintain familiarity with IRCC-approved credential assessment processes in all relevant occupational/professional/educational fields.
- Liaise with other service agencies.
- Maintain accurate data, service records and program documentation.
- Other duties assigned by Manager.

**Qualifications (Education/Experience)**
- Post-secondary education in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least two years of experience in Settlement field, employment and career counselling service delivery.
- Experience facilitating workshops and group sessions.
- Familiarity with eligibility requirements of: Post-graduate work permit, Express Entry (Canadian Experience Class) and Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (International Student Stream) for International Students is desired.
- Knowledge of issues related to newcomers and international students, immigration issues, and employment.
- Knowledge of activities, programs and community organizations that service immigration populations in Ontario.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills.
- Experience delivering services online is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary, culturally diverse team.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and social media platforms.
- Fluency in **English is required**. Fluency in French, Spanish and/or another language is an asset.
- The Catholic Centre for Immigrants (CCI) is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. _

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