Title: Training and Employment Coordinator

Reports to: Executive Director

Hours of Work: Monday through Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday 8:30 am to 1:30 pm (35 hours per week)

Term Position: Permanent Full-time as long as funding is secure

Salary: $45,500

Location:  Tansi Friendship Centre – 4729-51st Street, Chetwynd

 

Job Duties:

· Present a positive and professional image of the organization during all interactions with outside agencies, staff, board of directors and community members.

· Facilitating job readiness preparation trainings, including but not limited to creating resumes, interview preparation, independent job search techniques and other forms of individual or group employment support services.

· Create intake forms and use with each client for reporting purposes.

· Facilitate pre-employment, career development, career exploration and goal-setting workshops for individuals or in group settings.

· Conduct employment assessments to determine candidates’ job readiness level. Create individual employment plans for each assigned client. Documents clients’ progress in the database that is created.

· Follow up with participants regarding job interviews and employment status and documenting in TFCS database for reporting purposes.

· Identify employment/ career related community events, such as job fairs, transport, and support at-risk clients during these events.

· Develop and maintain relationships with community partners that can assist with pre­ employment and career readiness activities such as job shadowing and community service.

· Create and maintain effective working relationships with diverse individuals.

· Conducts on-going job preparation, job retention and life skills classes (work with life skills coordinator to meet the needs of clients).

· To work as part of the Tansi Friendship Centre Team

· Assist with any other programs as necessary as put on by the TFCS organization

· Be familiar with all of the policies and procedures of the TFCS organization

· Involvement in fundraising activities

· Prepare a quarterly report to the board of directors

· Attend all staff meetings and the Annual General Meeting

· Maintain a high level of confidentiality in all interactions.

Assist with other duties as required.

 

 

Qualifications:

• Strong written, listening, and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability work in an intercultural environment.
• Knowledge of community resources and services within Chetwynd.
• Valid BC Driver’s License
• Must be proficient with computers and be able to navigate files, email, Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision or direction, high degree of organization.
• A strong work ethic – reliable, punctual, and responsible.
• The ability to stay positive under pressure.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours.
• Criminal Record Check – vulnerable sector
• Valid standard First Aid or willing to obtain
• Valid food safe or willing to obtain

Start Date: ASAP

Submissions will be accepted until November 8th at noon.

Pursuant to section 42 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants who identify as Indigenous. Please submit a letter with reasons and request to move to this position via email at hr@tansifcs.com. Please note only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted.