Career Opportunity at COSTI
Job Developer
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This is a non - union contract position scheduled to work 17.50 hours per week per cycle
Hours of work are: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:30 am to 3:00 pm
The ELT Pathways to Trades program combines sector-specific language instruction (Canadian Language Benchmark Levels 2-5) with digital literacy training and job search support. The job developer will assist participants in finding employment in their fiel
Duties:
- Assists participants in securing employment in the construction and maintenancesector relevant to their experience.
- Solicits placement opportunities in the sector relevant to clients’ experience.
- Inquires employers about safety precautionary measures and conducts worksite inspections prior to placing clients.
- Prepares and confirms placement contracts with employers.
- Organizes and conducts pre-employment workshops blended delivery in class, via Zoom and other online tools.
- Facilitates employment skills development through Online Training Modules on Moodle.
- Identifies clients’ job readiness and employment training needs.
- Assists participants in developing individualized and self-directed job search work plans and career portfolios.
- Reviews, critiques and provides feedback on participants’ résumé development and finalization.
- Provides one-on-one counselling and support to program participants via telephone, email, virtual meeting tools and/or in person.
- Assists participants in identifying and networking with field professionals.
- Prepares clients for online and in-person job/work placement interviews, provides feedback and coaching.
- Monitors participants’ progress in their field placements and employers’ satisfaction.
- Solicits feedback from participants and employers for program evaluation.
- Prepares and maintains narrative and statistical reports and other documentation as required.
- Inputs clients’ information into database system for services provided and maintains case notes of clients’ coaching sessions and records of employer contacts.
- Conducts follow-ups with participants upon completion of program field placements.
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Qualifications:
- Career and Work Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience facilitating employment workshops and counselling.
- Must have nine (9) months of experience working with employers and placing clients.
- Experience and sensitivity in working with Foreign-Trained/Experienced Skilled Workers.
- Strong knowledge and experience using virtual meeting tools such as Zoom and MS Teams.
- Experience in facilitating online training through Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Internet, and email is essential.
- Knowledge of wage subsidies and/other Employment Support Programs offered through Employment Ontario.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional multitasking skills.
- Knowledge of access to professions for newcomers and their pre-employment needs.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Car is required for travelling throughout the GTA
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
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Location: |
10 Gillingham Drive, Suite 109A, Brampton, ON L6X 5A5 |
Duration of Position: |
November 13, 2021 to December 24, 2021 and January 4, 2022 to March 26, 2022 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$26.00 - $30.67 per hour |
Posting Date: |
2021-10-27 |
Closing Date: |
2021-11-09 |
Notes: |
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall. |
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Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
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"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
