Employment Liaison Specialist

1 week ago

Victoria, Canada British Columbia Construction Association Full time

Are you a connector, construction professional and a career builder? Then get in touch

BCCA-Integrating Newcomers (BCCA-IN) is looking for an organised, people-focused Employment Liaison Specialist to help Canadian Permanent Residents build their career in construction in Canada before and after they land. Perhaps you have a HR or job developer background, worked on the operations or recruitment side of construction businesses, or maybe you’ve spent time in the trades or construction professions. Either way, you feel your practical industry knowledge and connections can be leveraged to ensure skilled immigrants add value to the construction industry as soon as possible. Your genuine interest in people also drives you to be available to advise, guide and help professionals, help themselves.

**About us**

About the role (duties and responsibilities)

As an Employment Liaison Specialist you will be delivering:

- one-on-one career guidance;
- tailored resume, cover letter, LinkedIn advice; and
- Within the context of the in-depth skills and education assessment, help clients focus on the best career, credentials and connections activities they can engage in pre-arrival.

You will also:

- source job leads and
- make referrals to appropriate newcomer settlement services, professional associations, career regulatory authorities and employers.

You will be joining a team with multi-industry and practical immigration experience who have built successful careers in Canada and are committed to providing practical advice to make the process easier for incoming construction professionals.

On a day-to-day basis you will advise all types of construction professionals including engineers, architects, project managers, estimators, technicians, tradespeople and those on the operations side of the business
(procurement, health and safety, supply etc.). You will also help skilled professionals understand how to transfer their education and experience into construction (or on occasion, other technical industries).

**Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Attitude**:

- Experience in employment counselling
- Awareness of employment trends and key projects
- Experience working with new Canadians an asset
- Personal experience as a newcomer to Canada an asset
- Understanding of the Canadian apprenticeship system and/or industry regulatory bodies
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Fluent in French is a strong asset
- Effective organization, multitasking and time management skills
- Excellent oral, written and communication skills are essential
- Excellent problem solving and troubleshooting skills
- This position does require travel

The ELS will be working independently anywhere within BC or SK and reporting to the Program Manager at another location. The position requires self-initiative, attention to detail, organization and discipline to achieve program targets.

BCCA considers the health and safety of each of our employees to be of primary importance. Our objective is to conduct our business in the safest possible manner consistent with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, applicable regulations, and good human resource practices.

This position is currently funded to March 31, 2028.

**Benefits**
- Robust health benefits, including vision, prescription, and dental coverage
- 3 weeks’ vacation, and Health and Wellness Days
- BCCA wellness plan, including health spending account
- RRSP matching
- Access to Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Personal and professional development

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