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Description

Quint is a community economic development organization, focused on strengthening communities and improving social conditions for Saskatoon residents. The successful candidate will work for Quints employment program, providing support to registered job seekers in the following areas:

Resume writing and cover letter development
Job readiness skills and job search strategies
Interview preparation and follow-up
Identifying vocational goals
Identification of educational and training options
Ongoing case management
Accessing community supports to address employment barriers

In order to excel in the job, an Employment Coordinator must:

Assess a persons skills and abilities, employment interests and barriers to employment
Develop, together with participants, an action plan with individual short and long term goals, along with steps and strategies towards achieving these goals
Understand and identify circumstances, events and behaviours that have created limiting patterns and barriers in the ability for participants to secure employment
Assist individuals in accessing employment supports such as childcare, transportation, housing,
Understand current local labour market trends and community services
Maintain participant files to assist in case management of individuals, including ongoing follow-up

What will set you apart:
Knowledge of pre-employment support methods
Proved experience working with a diverse population
Understanding of community economic development practices
Solid knowledge of the local labour market
Strong computer skills in a Microsoft applications
Excellent documentation, with specific attention to detail
Post Secondary Degree in Social Sciences or Social Work and/or equivalent work experience
A valid drivers license/access to a vehicle is an asset

Full Job description: http://quintsaskatoon.ca/careers