Employment Officer

Sobkow Technologies Inc.; Brandon; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Samaritan House Ministries in Brandon, MB is recruiting an Employment Officer to work with job seekers, help them improve employability, and connect with employers. This full-time contract position is 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, offering opportunities to facilitate group workshops and community-based outreach.

The role focuses on building relationships, delivering resume and interview skills, coordinating supports, and guiding clients through Employment Services

Qualifications

• Clear and effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to design and deliver employment-related workshops.
• Experience with job search and resume guidance preferred.
• Post-secondary education is an asset.
• Familiarity with employment programs an asset.

Responsibilities

• Build client-centered relationships and provide ongoing supports.
• Deliver job search, resume, and interview skills workshops.
• Network with employers and community organizations.
• Assist clients with employment maintenance and case management.
• Facilitate access to Industry, Training and Employment Services programs.
• Contribute to group-based workshops and community outreach.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Workshop facilitation

Adult learning principles

Multi-tasking

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in business, education, or social services

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Publisher

Access

Internet basics

Job description

Samaritan House Ministries is recruiting for an Employment Officer -1 full-time contract position, 35 hours/week. Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

Purpose of Position

The Employment Officer will work directly with job seekers, helping them to make informed decisions and take effective action to improve their employability with the goal of integrating into the labour market. The successful candidate will also be required to work with employers and community organizations, and facilitate group-based workshops.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Build client-centered/collaborative relationships providing ongoing employment supports
• Provide job search, resume and interview skills assistance and workshops
• Network with other agencies, employers and other resources
• Aid clients in employment maintenance
• Client case management
• Provide access to Industry, Training and Employment Services programs

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to utilize effective communication skills
• Effective facilitation skills and the ability to develop and deliver employment-related workshops using adult learning principles
• Post-secondary education or equivalent background in business, education, or social services is an asset
• Demonstrated competence and/or training and experience in computer applications (MS Word, Excel, Publisher, Access, basic internet use)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; oral presentations required
• Attention to detail, organization skills, prioritization, effective time management, interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to adapt to change effectively and efficiently
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work-load and client case load
• Working knowledge of Industry, Training and Employment Services programs and services will be considered an asset.

Funding provided by

The Government of Canada
The Manitoba Government