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Division: Integrated Services for Newcomers
Program: Pre-Arrival Services - AEIP
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Number of Positions: 1
Contract Period: September 17, 2025 - December 18, 2026
About the Position:
The Employment Specialist provides employment counselling to newcomers and their family members to address individual employment needs and helps them make informed career decisions through online services.
Reports to: Senior Project Manager

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science
• Career Development Practice Certificate or equivalent preferred
• Experience in working with immigrant job seekers to Canada
• Experience in one-on-one employment service delivery
• Knowledge of case management process is an asset
• Experience in conducting employment workshops
• Knowledge of labour market information and resources in Canada
• Knowledge of employment systems and workplace culture of Canada
• iCARE experience an asset

JOB SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Second language is considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
• Excellent group facilitation skills
• Excellent active listening skills
• Excellent time and resource management skills
• Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite, internet research, and database system management
• Ability to work independently as well as a great team player
• Ability to work with individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges

• Provides consultation on foreign credential recognition process and alternative career planning
• Assists clients in achieving employment outcomes through goal-setting, action planning and follow-up
• Plans, organizes and delivers employment webinars focusing on topics such as labour market information, resume/cover letter writing, job search strategies, and interview skills
• Works with Job Developer to deliver employer connection activities
• Links clients to other IRCC funded pre-arrival employment programs for further support, as well as to connect clients with professional and regulatory bodies
• Researches and assists in virtual recruitment activities, career talks and job fairs
• Assists in the delivery of job search programs and reviews/edits resumes and cover letters
• Participates in staff meetings for the purpose of sharing information, coordinating activities, and improving efficiencies and effectiveness
• Documents client needs, action items, progress notes and outcomes to a secure client database system and iCare for referral, report and evaluation purposes
• Maintains and prepares current and accurate statistics and records in order to assist AEIP in meeting funder’s requirements in program monitoring, planning and budgeting
• Performs other related duties as required