Department: Atoskiwin Training Education Centre
Position: Training & Employment Officer
Deadline: January 25, 2023
Start Date: ASAP
Salary Range: To be determined
Ref #: NCN-2023-01-11-01

Position summary:

The ISET Program Employment and Training officer employs a high level of expertise in the areas of counselling clients, career planning and administrative responsibilities.

Duties will include:

  • Meet with clients to prepare an action plan, needs assessment and career planning.
  • Job search assistance, counselling, including resume writing, interview preparation techniques and cover letter preparation.
  • Access to labour market and academic program information.
  • Referral and sponsorship to education, skills training and employment programs to enhance Employability.
  • Assisting clients with applications for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers.
  • Data input: Accountability Resource Management System (ARMS) ensuring updated files are in system for all clients utilizing the Training & Employment Services.
  • Assisting clients with the completion of Employment Insurance applications certificates, marriage, and death certificates (minimal levels of service).
  • Refer clients to local employers seeking workers with matched qualifications, experience and transferable skills for possible local and nation-wide employment.
  • Maintain a local community job bank.
  • Monthly reporting of program activities.
  • Monthly financial reporting to FPDI.
  • Supply FPDI with statistical information of local community trainees and results when required.
  • Assist FPDI with their local community labour market information when required.
  • Attend local and Partnership meetings on behalf of the First Nation that pertain to Training & Employment initiatives. These partnerships related to post-secondary training, Apprenticeship Manitoba, Workplace Education, and local construction activities and placements.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Ability to pass a security clearance check.
  • A valid driver’s license, class 5.
  • Ability to manage a budget.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Familiar with post-secondary educational institutions, funding and training initiatives.
  • Familiar with all Federal/Provincial Government Income Security Programs.
  • Familiar with Employment Social Development Canada (ESDC)/ISET Program.
  • Ability to handle more than one client simultaneously and provide satisfactory assistance.
  • Ability to assist clients with barriers, issues and/or challenges to achieve their career goal/plan
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong Mentorship skills.

Qualifications:

  • Certificate/diploma/ degree in a related field and/or equivalent experience.
  • Experience working in the employment and training sector an asset.
  • Proficient in Microsoft word, excel, power point, email, internet research.
  • Work with minimum supervision.

Working Conditions:

  • Willing and able to travel as required (must have own vehicle) and valid Manitoba Driver’s License.
  • Work in an office environment but may also perform worksite or field visits to training and practicum sites, or similar location.
  • Work a standard work week, but additionally may work evening, weekends, and overtime hours to complete tasks.

Salary:

  • Negotiable depending on qualifications, experience and expertise.

If you are interested, please forward your cover letter, child abuse and adult abuse record, Criminal Records Check and resume to:

Nora Thomas
Human Resource Administrator
Phone (204) 484-2604
Cell (204) 307-1178
Email: norathomas@ncncree.com