Career Coach ? Settlement At Work

Brampton Multicultural Community Centre (BMC) requires a Career Coach.

Brampton Multicultural Community Centre is a charity established in Peel Region in 1987 with the mandate to help and support the most vulnerable, dis-advantaged and newcomer/immigrants individuals and families within our community. Our programs and services are designed to provide information, resources available, skills development and help in their settlement process. Your job as a Career Coach will be to contribute towards programs and services which equip clients for successful living, lifelong learning, and work in a global knowledge-based environment. We are looking for a passionate, patient and enthusiastic career coach to assist our clients in transitioning into the Canadian labour market.

Responsibilities:

• Develop/follow instructional plans based on program guidelines and adapt delivery methods to meet participant?s needs
• Prepare and deliver job related skills workshops that facilitate newcomer participants to compete in local labour market using a variety of teaching and learning methods
• Facilitate monthly workshops on Job Search Techniques including resume, interview techniques and other job search related activities
• Critique client resume/cover letters accurately and suggest current trends
• Create and develop workshop materials
• Provide support 1:1 or in group setting
• Identify, outreach, orient and recruit appropriate program participants
• Maintain regular contact with program participants
• Provide on-going support and develop mentoring relationships
• Assist clients to set employment goals in the short and long term
• Provide clients with the necessary tools needed to achieve their goals
• Work in conjunction with other Employment Related Services staff to create an action plan for clients
• Work in collaboration with other Settlement Workers to ensure thorough assessment, support, and follow-up is provided
• Stay up to date with changing trends in the labour market, familiarize yourself with different industries requirements
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, yearly written report(s) or as required
• Any other responsibility prescribed by the Board or designate
• Reports to Executive Director or his/her designate(s)

Qualifications:

• University Graduate or Diploma in Human Services profession and/or a Certificate in Career Development
• Minimum 2 years demonstrated work experience in career development and employment training
• Prior experience working with a range of diverse job seekers experiencing barriers to employment; a proven track record to achieve employment targets and outcomes is a must
• Knowledge of employment search techniques through Internet, career information, resume, interview techniques and labour market trends
• Ability to facilitate employment related workshops in a positive and dynamic manner
• Ability to counsel clients in a supportive, solution-focused manner
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, presentation and facilitation skills
• Sound team player, with the ability to collaborate and share ideas
• Flexible, self-motivated, able to work independently, and be able to maintain good relations with clients and co-workers
• Knowledge of labour market issues and trends as they relate to the geographic, demographic and economic aspects of Peel, Halton and GTA
• Capability to handle multiple priorities with ease and professionalism; able to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Strong communication (oral and written), and computer skills (Windows, MS Office, and Internet)
• Fluent in English reading and writing. Second language is a definite asset
• Flexible to work evenings and Saturdays on a regular rotation basis
• Able to work in any office location within the Peel Region
• Must own vehicle and a valid driver license, and liability insurance that covers your vehicle to be used for job related travelling as and when needed

This is a full-time contract position until March 31, 2013.

Start Date: April 2, 2012

Thank you to all applicants for your interest in the position. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

To apply for the job

Please mail, fax or email resume along with a cover letter referencing BMC-JC-0078 by March 23rd, 2012 to:

Human Resources Department
Brampton Multicultural Community Centre
197 County Court Boulevard, Suite 303
Brampton, Ontario L6W 4P6

Fax: 905-874-6100
E-mail: hr@bmccentre.org

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