associationfornewcanadians

associationfornewcanadians

Career Practitioner

Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland and Labrador · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago
HRCommunicationMicrosoft Office

About the role

  • Participate in professional development activities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related computer applications.

Responsibilities

  • Engage employers throughout rural Newfoundland and Labrador to identify workforce needs, build partnerships, and promote opportunities for hiring and retaining newcomers.
  • Collaborate with Employer Engagement Officers and/or employers to match clients to suitable employment or training placements.
  • Maintain confidential, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches to working with diverse populations.
  • Provide current information to clients regarding access to support programs and services.
  • Support clients in achieving employment goals, leading to integration in local communities.
  • Perform other related activities as assigned.
  • Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to engage clients, employers, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.

Requirements

  • Specific knowledge of employment trends in rural Newfoundland and Labrador is an asset.
  • Minimum 2-5 years of experience in counselling techniques, career planning, job search support, employer engagement, and knowledge of the changing labour market.
  • Travel throughout Central Newfoundland and surrounding communities will be required.
  • Valid Class 5 NL driver's license and daily access to a reliable vehicle is required.

Benefits

  • Assess clients' education, work history, and skill enhancement needs to develop individualized action plans that support successful labour market integration.
  • A bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, business, human resources, community development, or related field.
  • Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm).
  • Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal opportunity

  • We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

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