Career Opportunity at COSTI
Facilitator
COSTI REQUIRES A FACILITATOR FOR ITS VAUGHAN EMPLOYMENT SERVICES LOCATION
Duties:
Prepare and facilitate in-person and online workshops in areas related to employment and pre-employment.
Create and revamp employment and pre-employment workshop materials and maintain an up-to-date e-copy and hard-copy.
Liaise with Employment Consultants regarding changes to employment action plans and need for non-employment services and support.
Instruct clients on resume development and self-marketing strategies, effective interview skills and phone calling techniques, among other job search tools and techniques.
Assist clients to outreach and market themselves to employers to ensure placements.
Assists clients with Second Career applications.
Provide technical and professional support to clients using centre services.
Maintain an up-to-date materials in R & I area including flyers; books and job search materials.
Provide feedback on clients’ resumes, cover letters, employment solicitation, follow up and thank you letters.
Records services provided in various databases including CIS; CaMS, conducts an initial service needs assessment to determine the need for COSTI provided assistance or community services referrals.
Conduct in-house and off-site Mentoring Partnership information sessions and perform follow-up.
Evaluate validity of online resources relevant to career planning and development, job search strategies and employment opportunities.
Organize and arrange activities, workshop and special event within the centre and completes schedule for R and I and off- site information sessions.
Recruit employers for job fairs/employer events.
Promote job posting service to employer and conduct employer follow-up.
Liaise with and makes presentations to other community organizations, ethno specific agencies, training institutions, regulatory bodies, etc. to increase awareness about COSTI’s programs and services.
Market centre services through outreach to local residents and businesses at community booths, events and job/career fairs.
Compile statistics both electronically and in hardcopy using designated forms and procedures.
Supports all Employment, Mentoring for Youth and ITI, Employer, Life skills programs and services at the Vaughan location.
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Qualifications:
Career and Work diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
Minimum nine (9) months group facilitation and employment counselling experience.
Extensive knowledge of career assessments and job search techniques.
Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends.
Experience in developing job search workshop material.
Experience in developing placements for a variety of professions/occupations.
Excellent knowledge of community agencies and resources.
Excellent presentation, communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
High organizational skills with ability to work in a team.
Knowledge of current computer packages: Word, Email, Internet.
Car is an asset.
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Location: |
3100 Rutherford Road, Vaughan |
Duration of Position: |
June 17, 2016 to June 17, 2017 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$44,073 to $47,435 + benefits (or remain at current salary) |
Posting Date: |
2016-05-27 |
Closing Date: |
2016-06-09 |
Notes: |
This is a Union contract position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.**
(Current incumbent is on a leave of absence).
**Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12.01 and shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hour days, Monday to Friday.
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall.
Subject to the response of those on Notice of Recall this position may be open to Union members on a secondment basis.
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. |
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Mr. Michael Politi
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
or Fax: 416.658.8537
or e-mail: resumes@costi.org |
"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.
