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Regina Immigrant Women Centre is an immigrant settlement agency dedicated to integrating newcomer women and their families. We are seeking one full-time Job Development Coordinator to provide employability skills training and work placement experience to newcomer and immigrant youth to prepare them for employment in Regina.
DUTIES
-Build relationships with various employers who are willing to partner with RIWC in hiring the newcomer youth
-Establish and maintain a list of potential employers in Regina
-Negotiate and coordinate work placement opportunities for clients
-Work with the immigrant youth to secure employment placements
-Coordinate the employment exposure, on-site work experience components, and monitor the progress of each youth
-Conduct the work placement follow up and evaluation process
-Develop, record and maintain statistical client data
-Document and assess the students progress
-Provide support for in-house training and preparing lessons
-Develop and implement student learning outcomes
QUALIFICATIONS
-Bachelors degree and two years related experience teaching diverse student populations, especially newcomer and immigrant students
-Knowledge of the current Saskatchewan/local labour market initiatives and Employment Standards
-Knowledge of adult learning principles and methods
-Knowledge of multi-cultural beliefs, values and perspectives
-Knowledge of methods, theories, and approaches related to Youth career counselling and assessment
-Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
-Strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills
-Critical thinking and problem solving
-Strong organizational skills, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to work with minimum guidance and under strict timelines
-Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
-Proficiency in other languages is an asset
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications