Job vacancy

CAREER OPPORTUNITY WITH Employment Solutions for Immigrants, Inc. – Manitoba Start Workplace Liaison 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 labor market trends and business climate in Winnipeg. Working under Manitoba Start’s Job Matching Unit, the Workplace Liaison Coordinator (WLC) must have the following qualifications:  Possess a 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.  Demonstrate strong computer skills, including word processing, database applications, and internet research.  Have a results-oriented approach, with advocacy and marketing skills and the ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.  Display strong awareness of labour market trends, its fluctuations, high demand occupations and employment opportunities.  Ability to develop and maintain positive and mutually beneficial relations with individuals, corporations, government, labour and community-based organizations.  Capable of multi-tasking, prioritizing and meeting deadlines while performing tasks efficiently and independently as part of a dynamic, culturally diverse team.  Demonstrate self-reliance, initiative and a strong sense of commitment to creating partnerships and promoting opportunities for youth to attain employment.  Focus on client-service with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to relate and empathize with the needs of immigrants from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.  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 WLC 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 WLC must be a self-starter, with excellent planning and 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, qualifications, and salary expectations by no later than October 25, 2013 to: hr@manitobastart.com Manitoba Start 271 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2A8