employment outreach program coordinator

1 week ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada BGS Career Ventures Full time

Overview
Languages

English

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • or equivalent experience

Experience
3 years to less than 5 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Community-based agency

Responsibilities
Tasks

  • Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
  • Supervise other counsellors and support staff
  • Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
  • Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
  • Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
  • Recruit and hire staff
  • Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
  • Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
  • Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
  • Train staff
  • Project management
  • Prepare reports
  • Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
  • Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff
  • Administer the programs of non-governmental organizations involved with social issues
  • Establish administrative procedures

Supervision

  • 11-15 people
  • Working groups

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Values and ethics
  • Accurate
  • Initiative
  • Organized

Benefits
Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid

Other Benefits

  • Variable or compressed work week

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