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About the Role

The Vocational Instructor will deliver employment preparation and job search workshops for pre-arrival clients to enhance employability skills and provide Canadian-specific job search strategies to improve employment outcomes. The role will focus on equipping clients with workplace communication skills, career exploration techniques, and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture to support successful integration upon arrival in Canada.

Responsibilities

Design and deliver in-person and online employment preparation workshops to newcomer clients, utilizing SfC’s learning management system.
Create, evaluate, and update workshop materials, including maintenance of online learning management platform resources.
Design and implement innovative program elements including workshops on communication, workplace expectations, and intercultural workplace issues for participants.
Create opportunities for participants to practice professional communication skills in authentic contexts, such as making presentations, role plays, videos, developing a portfolio, using the telephone, resolving conflict, and dealing with cross-cultural differences.
Provide individual counselling, career management, action plans, and job search support (online and/or in person) to clients, including cold calling, networking, resume preparation, and interview skills enhancement.
Maintain client case management files, update client information on OCMS, and prepare and submit required statistical and monthly/quarterly and annual reports.
Follow up with clients at 4-6 week, 3 month, and 12 month marks to assess employment status and offer additional support.
Develop and implement an outreach strategy to engage newcomer clients, build and maintain partnerships with employers and community agencies, establish job leads, promote SfC programs, and raise the agency’s profile.
Develop and implement a digital outreach strategy to connect with pre-arrival clients, leveraging social media, online forums, and partner networks.
Analyze client progress data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing workshop content and delivery methods.
Research and update program materials to reflect current labour market information to support program delivery and client needs.
Contribute to program and agency promotional activities as needed, including info sessions, refresher sessions, networking events, and workshops.
Provide guidance on the foreign credential recognition (FCR) process for regulated professions and assist clients in identifying appropriate licensing bodies and pathways.
Ensure all activities align with funder goals, program targets, and agency objectives.
Collect and analyze data, trends, and report them adequately.
Collaborate with the settlement team and other SfC staff to coordinate client services, monitor progress, conduct follow-up, and assist with outreach, assessment, and intake.
Assist in the evaluation of services and present solutions to enhance service delivery on an ongoing basis.
Attend trainings and staff meetings as required.
Handle other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Adult Education is required.
A minimum of 3 years of experience developing and delivering online and in-class learning training programs is required.
A minimum of 3 years of providing career planning and employment counselling is required.
A completed TESL/TESOL certificate recognized by TESL Canada is required.
Formal teaching/instructor experience with adult learning principles, techniques, and pedagogy methodology is required.
The ability to secure a Police Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory and must be provided before starting employment.

Skills

Knowledge of a second language (asset)
Solid knowledge of school programs, community resources, and services in the Greater Toronto Area
Excellent facilitation skills
Excellent employment counselling skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent presentation skills
Proficiency in MS Office
Ability to deliver PowerPoint presentations
Proficiency in iCARE (asset)
Strong interpersonal skills
Strong client service skills
Positive attitude towards change
Initiative
Persistence to complete tasks
Excellent time management skills
Teamwork skills
Critical thinking skills
Resourcefulness in meeting clients’ employment support needs
Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern to immigrants and refugees
A University degree or college diploma in career planning and employment counselling (asset)
Registered with the Ontario College of Teachers (asset)

Location

791 St. Clair Ave West Toronto
TEMPORARY LOCATION: 65 Overlea Blvd, Toronto

Work Type

Indefinite contract
Full-time (35 hours per week)
Occasional evening and/or weekend hours

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of experience developing and delivering online and in-class learning training programs
Minimum of 3 years of providing career planning and employment counselling

Education Level

Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Adult Education
University degree or college diploma in career planning and employment counselling (asset)
TESL/TESOL certificate recognized by TESL Canada
Registered with the Ontario College of Teachers (asset)

Salary/Compensations

$27.88 per hour

About the Company

Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with 43 years of operations.
It has a province-wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment.
The company offers a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, and language training.
It provides specialized programs for trades, women, seniors, and youth.

Equal Opportunity

Skills for Change encourages applications from those who identify as Black, Indigenous, LGBTQ2S+, Racialized, and other under-represented communities as part of their commitment to diversity & inclusion, racial justice, and reconciliation.
Skills for Change offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities in each stage of the hiring process.
Applicants requiring accommodation should advise if contacted regarding a job opportunity.
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