CAREER  OPPORTUNITY

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Employment Solutions for Immigrant Youth

Employer Liaison/Workplace Coordinator

We are currently seeking a committed and flexible individual for full time employment requiring strong public relations, communication and interpersonal skills.  Applicants must be: innovative, able to work as part of a dynamic team, possess solid background in sales and marketing and be aware of current labour market trends and business climate in Winnipeg.   

The Employer Liaison/Workplace Coordinator:

ü  Must possess post-secondary diploma or degree from an accredited institution in Social Sciences and a strong background in sales and/or marketing; an equivalent combination of skills, education and experience will be considered;

ü  Strong computer skills, including word processing, database applications, and Internet research;

ü  Possess a strong results-oriented approach, with advocacy and marketing skills and the ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals;

ü  Display strong awareness of labour market trends, its fluctuations, high demand occupations and employment opportunities;

ü  Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relations with individuals, corporations, government, labour and community-based organizations;

ü  Must demonstrate ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines, while performing tasks efficiently and independently and as a part of a dynamic culturally diverse team;

ü  Demonstrate self-reliance, initiative and a strong sense of commitment to creating partnerships and promoting opportunities for youth to attain employment;

ü  Must be client-service oriented and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills; with the ability to relate and empathize with the needs of immigrants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds;

ü  Must possess own transportation, be able to work within a flexible schedule and demonstrate readiness to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic multi-tasking environment;

The Employer Liaison will be responsible for connecting with employers to identify work placement and training opportunities that match the skills and interests of program participants. Close monitoring and follow up of all participants is key to successfully managing a diverse caseload of clients thus, maximizing their potential to become self-sufficient contributing members of Canadian society.  Due to the critical nature of this position, the Employer Liaison must be a self-starter, with excellent planning & time management skills and a commitment to achieving outcomes. 

The program offers compatible wages.  Interested applicants must submit resumes with a cover letter, stating position and qualifications by no later than January 25, 2013.

to

Fatima Soares, Executive Director

Employment Solutions for Immigrants, Inc.

271 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba

 R3B 2A8

frontdesk@manitobastart.com