Job description: This position is accountable to the Supervisor of Language Program for the planning, implementing, and evaluating a high-quality, outcome-focused Community Connections program funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada. The Community Connections program will build relations between recent immigrants and established volunteers from East Toronto neighbourhoods, public institutions and private sector businesses, with the goal of assisting newcomers to settle and integrate into Canada while building a welcoming, inclusive and diverse community. Due to WoodGreen’s multi-site locations, we reserve the right to relocate the incumbent to another site, in the same position performing the same duties, as may be dictated by program needs. Reasonable notice of such site relocation will be given.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for implementing all activities and meeting all qualitative and quantitative outcomes per the annual work plan developed with management within the stipulated timeframe.
• Work with other members of the Community Connections team to determine mentorship needs, encourage the development of mentorship opportunities, and coordinate mentor retention strategies.
• This position ensures that service is provided to newcomer clients in person and through e-services and that all program goals, statistics and outcomes are met.
• Assist with outreach to the business community, professional associations, and other places to attract potential mentors.
• Receive and review mentee applications, conduct in-depth interviews to determine current situation, goals and potential benefits from mentoring.
• Conduct in-depth interviews with mentors to determine key strengths (skills, experience, networking contacts, languages, cultural understanding) that are of potential benefit to mentees.
• Develop and implement a process for matching mentees with mentors, including protocols and policies, leading to successful mentorship relationships and confirm matching arrangements, including mentoring objectives, period, frequency and method of meeting, location of one-on-one meetings to ensure safety and comfort of both parties; ensure both parties understand and sign the mentoring agreement.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Community Work, Adult Education or a related field.
• Minimum two (2) year’s’ experience and proven track record in supporting newcomers to achieve goals in counselling, employment, or related environments.
• Experience in career coaching is a fundamental aspect of the role.

What Will Set You Apart

• Solid knowledge of different education fields and employment sectors
• Experience providing guidance and support to clients seeking employment in various fields.
• Previous experience in the non-profit social services sector is preferred.
• Understanding of and sensitivity to issues facing immigrants, immigrant communities, and internationally trained professionals and extensive knowledge of community-based orientation and support resources, activities and events within the GTA area.
• Proven experience in facilitating group workshops on diverse topics, focusing on supporting newcomers in community integration and delivering engaging orientation and training sessions tailored to the needs of diverse audiences.

We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about relationship building and career coaching and have a solid understanding of various sectors. Your expertise will significantly impact the success of our clients’ employment journeys.

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Expected salary: $51997.08 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sat, 06 Jan 2024 02:10:05 GMT

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Job description: Employer Liaison

Program: Canadian Employment Connections (CEC)

Location: Toronto

1-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario and Canada. ACCES helps more than 42,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for-profit organization, ACCES provides job search services that connect newcomers, jobseekers, youth, women, and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide over 35 customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada’s population.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrive in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, a RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) is a free pre-arrival employment program that offers virtual services to prepare internationally trained professionals for the Canadian job market. The program brings together ACCES Employment’s expertise and vast network of Canadian employers in the following six sectors: Engineering, Financial Services, Human Resources, Leadership, Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain. This fully online program requires the Employer Liaison to be proficient in different online platforms and comfortable tracking, monitoring, and maintaining data to ensure all client targets and outcomes are met.

The Employer Liaison is mainly responsible for the creation of employment opportunities for ACCES clients. The Employer Liaison in this position works alongside the ACCES Employment Consulting team and will also work closely with all community partner agencies and employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy to employers

Liaise with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities

Monitor all placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow-up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants

Integrate work with all ACCES staff, in particular with the Employment Consultant team

Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and individual resource centre support when required

Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counselling and referrals when required

Arrange job fairs and networking events

Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications and Experience:

Business Degree or equivalent

3 or more years’ experience in job development, employer outreach, employment counseling and/or recruitment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of labour market information and trends

Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector is preferred

Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team

Strong organizational, planning and time management skills

Able to facilitate group activities

Effective networking skills

Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office environment and with online virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Brazen, and Microsoft Teams.

Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)

Knowledge of/experience with internationally trained professionals, new immigrants and working with employers is a strong asset

Experience in business development, sales, recruitment, and B2B recruitment is considered an asset

Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

We are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Job status: Unionized

Contract Duration: 1-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension

Salary: $56,646.25 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire.

This position will be posted until it is filled. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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Expected salary: $56646.25 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 17 Dec 2023 08:27:22 GMT

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Job description: The Medical Connections supports first year students on the MBChB Medicine and Surgery Degree Programme who fulfil widening participation criteria. The programme aims to increase confidence, resilience and effectiveness in team, group and networking situations, and prepare students for their future as a medic.

Lancaster Medical School is looking to appoint eight current medical students (Years 2-5) as Medical Connections Student Ambassadors to support the delivery of the Medical Connections programme.

Start Date: 26 February 2024
End Date: 30 March 2024
Location: On campus work

The role involves supporting the delivery of three workshops during March 2024. Ambassadors will facilitate breakout sessions within the workshops to develop students self-knowledge, confidence and teamwork skills. The ambassadors will provide peer support and facilitate discussion around progression through the medical degree offering insight around placements, electives, intercalation and other aspects of the medical degree.

Please apply through ERS with: * A short CV including your education history and any relevant work experience and,

• A basic cover letter/statement of no more than 200 words explaining why you would like the position.

If successful, you will join a pool of Ambassadors who will be invited to support the workshops subject to your availability once your timetables are confirmed. We would hope to get you involved with most if not all of the workshops, where your timetable permits.

Provisional workshop dates and times are as follows but may still be subject to change:

Fri 1 March 10am-12.30am

Wed 13 March 5-7pm

Wed 20 March 5-7pm

Job Description

To support delivery of the Medical Connections programme in March 2023 including;

• provide a friendly and approachable welcome to the workshops.
• facilitate breakout sessions within the workshops to create a supportive and inclusive environment for discussion and questions.
• provide peer support and facilitate discussion around progression through the medical degree offering insight around placements, electives, intercalation and other aspects of the medical degree.
• share experiences of your degree and time within the Medical School and confidently talk about life at Lancaster University and in Medicine and Surgery.
• To act as an ambassador for the Medical Connections programme promoting its ethos, opportunities and enhancing its reputation.

Person Specification

• You must be a current student registered on A100 Medicine and Surgery or Medicine and Surgery with a Gateway Year and in Years 2-5 of study.
• Demonstratable knowledge and/or personal experience of the Medical Connections programme
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to talk to other students in small groups.
• Enthusiastic attitude about your studies and Lancaster University.
• A friendly approach to interacting with other students
• Good knowledge of your degree scheme and the Medical School, Lancaster University, including the campus, facilities and student community.
• Reliable and punctual with a flexible approach to work.

For any informal information about this role please contact Dr Helen Waite, or Amanda Potts, Careers Consultants – Medical Students;

Working in this role will help to develop the following skills and experience:

• Analysing
• Collaboration
• Creativity
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal sensitivity

• Multi-tasking
• Planning and organising
• Problem solving
• Time Management
• Verbal and written communication

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application.

Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand.

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.

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Expected salary: £10.42 per hour

Location: United Kingdom

Job date: Thu, 07 Dec 2023 07:15:09 GMT

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Program: Canadian Employment Connections (CEC)

Location: Toronto / Mississauga / North York

1-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario and Canada. ACCES helps more than 42,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for-profit organization, ACCES provides job search services that connect newcomers, jobseekers, youth, women, and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide over 35 customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada’s population.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrive in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, a RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Canadian Employment Connections (CEC) is a free pre-arrival employment program that offers virtual services to prepare internationally trained professionals for the Canadian job market. The program brings together ACCES Employment’s expertise and vast network of Canadian employers in the following six sectors: Engineering, Financial Services, Human Resources, Leadership, Sales and Marketing and Supply Chain. This fully online program requires the Employer Liaison to be proficient in different online platforms and comfortable tracking, monitoring, and maintaining data to ensure all client targets and outcomes are met.

The Employer Liaison is mainly responsible for the creation of employment opportunities for ACCES clients. The Employer Liaison in this position works alongside the ACCES Employment Consulting team and will also work closely with all community partner agencies and employers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement marketing and outreach strategy to employers
• Liaise with community professionals and employers to create competitive jobs and employment opportunities
• Monitor all placements, oversee training plan development and conduct on-going follow-up to ensure successful employment outcomes for program participants
• Integrate work with all ACCES staff, in particular with the Employment Consultant team
• Provide employment preparation and employability group sessions and individual resource centre support when required
• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counselling and referrals when required
• Arrange job fairs and networking events
• Other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications and Experience:

• Business Degree or equivalent
• 3 or more years’ experience in job development, employer outreach, employment counseling and/or recruitment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of labour market information and trends
• Experience in the not-for-profit sector and/or employment sector is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work and co-operate in a team
• Strong organizational, planning and time management skills
• Able to facilitate group activities
• Effective networking skills
• Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office environment and with online virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Brazen, and Microsoft Teams. Canadian Employment Connections is a virtual program.
• Familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)
• Knowledge of/experience with internationally trained professionals, new immigrants and working with employers is a strong asset
• Experience in business development, sales, recruitment, and B2B recruitment is considered an asset
• Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

Job status: Unionized

Contract Duration: 1-Year Contract with Possibility of Extension

Salary: $56,646.25 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire.

This position will be posted until it is filled. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons and, persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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Expected salary: $56646.25 per year

Location: Toronto, ON

Job date: Sun, 15 Oct 2023 04:50:31 GMT
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