Employment Counsellor (Job Search Workshop Facilitator)

Position Summary
The Job Search Workshops Facilitator provides pre-employment information, guidance
and support to internationally trained individuals. Based within Ottawa Community
Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), the individual is a member of the Job Search
Workshop team, supported and coordinated by World Skills. This individual is
responsible for conducting intake, assessment and referrals; facilitating JSW workshops
and providing one-on-one employment counselling services to eligible OCISO clients.
This half time position requires excellent time management and interpersonal skills and
a strong desire to help newcomers integrate into the Canadian workplace.
Main Responsibilities:
• Provide one-on-one intake, assessment and referral services to clients
• Provide appropriate employment coaching/support and follow through as needed
• Follow-up on client progress and tracking after service delivery
• Enter information into centralized profile tracking system and database
• Facilitate pre-employment sessions for groups and contribute to their
development where required
• Contribute to reports and other publications requiring data and testimonials
• Participate in on and off-site staff and team meetings
• Participate in outreach activities when required
• Actively contribute to the efficient functioning of the organization
• Demonstrate a commitment to OCISO’s culture of respect management
approach and anti-racism/anti-oppression policy within the work environment and
in the community
Qualifications:
• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Career Coaching, or
a related field
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas; employment
support, human resources, career coaching/counseling, labour market integration
• Knowledge of the labor market trends and challenges faced by newcomers to
Canada
• Effective interpersonal, organizational and cross-cultural communication
• Background in adult education and learning principles an asset
• Experience facilitating groups and providing individual counselling
• Experience in language assessment is an asset
• Knowledge of immigration and labour market trends
• Fluency in English is essential. Proficiency in French and/or other languages is
an asset
• Strong presentation, writing and excellent organizational skills
• Strong intercultural and communication skills
• Sensitivity to, and understanding of, issues of concern to the immigrant
community
• Proficiency with current computer applications including the MS Office Suite,
internet based productivity tools and databases
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team
environment