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Workplace Communication / Career Coach

Douglas College
Canada
November 13, 2024
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Offerd Salary:$27.50 to $32.16
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Contract Type:Open-ended
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Position Information

Position Title Workplace Communication / Career Coach

Posting Number 02043SA Location Burnaby Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range Salary Range $27.50 to $32.16 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience. Position Type Training Group Contract Employment Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Training Group Start Date 11/14/2023 End Date 11/13/2024 Day of the Week Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, Tuesdays, Thursdays Shift See Work Arrangements Work Arrangements

35 hours/week Monday to Friday. Staff are required to work some evening and weekend hours to accommodate working clients' schedules. This position is based in Burnaby however staff are required to travel to other sites in Surrey, Coquitlam, New Westminster or to external meetings from time to time.

What Douglas Offers

DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.

The Role

The Workplace Communication / Career Coach contributes to the success of Douglas College and its community of learners. They are primarily responsible, as part of the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants' team, to provide individualized employment assistance and workplace communication strategies through case management and group workshops. With improved workplace communication skills, participants will be better able to find, keep and progress at work in their field of expertise.

The intent of the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants initiative is to improve employment outcomes for Skilled Immigrants in BC by leveraging their pre- arrival skills and qualifications which thereby contributes to higher earnings and facilitates progress towards re-credentialing where appropriate. This, in turn, benefits the BC labour market.

The Communication / Career Coach will provide 1-1 coaching and employment- focused communication workshops to internationally educated post-secondary educators, community social services or ECE teachers who are enrolled with the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants program at Douglas College. The goal is to provide extensive practice so that clients gain confidence in their communication skills to look for, find and maintain employment in their professional field.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct client marketing, recruitment and pre-screening in coordination with Career Coach;
  • Meet with and conduct needs assessment to determine individual client learning needs specific to their goal occupation as per targeted NOC codes;
  • Prepare student-centred learning activities and assignments for 1-1 and group settings both face to face and online (Zoom, BlackBoard, MS Teams);
  • Deliver interactive workshops that are occupational specific and designed to provide workplace communication practice and feedback;
  • Provide ongoing resume/cover letter support, interview practice and scenario-based activities to introduce clients to occupationally focused situations they will encounter pre and post-employment;
  • Meet 1-1 and provide case management services to clients as needed;
  • Provide individual feedback;
  • Ensure that students complete and follow up on assignments and activities;
  • Report and track participant outcomes and activities with accuracy;
  • Coordinate, as part of the full team, guest speakers and employer activities;
  • Establish priorities, set and meet deadlines;
  • Adapt to constantly changing requirements and work well under pressure;
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, program participants, community service providers and employers.

    • To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline;
  • Evidence of 3 to 5 years' experience in employment services with a focus on workplace communication for skilled immigrants;
  • Experience delivering topics on Canadian workplace culture and career management practices using your current labour market knowledge across a range of industry sectors;
  • Knowledge creating and teaching in an online environment. E.g. Zoom, Blackboard;
  • Knowledge or training in Skills for Success (Essential Skills);
  • Proven ability to work independently using effective organizational skills;
  • Advanced proficiency in internet research, Microsoft Office, and social media;
  • Excellent team player with ability to calmly handle changing circumstances;
  • Ability to adjust to a flexible schedule.
  • Member of BC TEAL and BCCDA an asset;
  • Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.

    • Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement

    Douglas College is committed to being a workplace that is free of discrimination, that values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the communities we serve.

    Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

    Posting Detail Information

    Open Date 10/31/2023

    Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

    Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www. douglascollegecareers.ca.

    Qualified internal applicants shall be given first consideration in filling the position. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.

    All candidates selected for interview may need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

    Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11509

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().

  • Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
  • Yes
  • No
  • If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Applicable
  • If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).

    • (Open Ended Question)

  • Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
  • Current employee
  • Former employee
  • Current student
  • Former student
  • None of the above
  • If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)

    • (Open Ended Question)

  • How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
  • Douglas College Careers Site
  • LinkedIn
  • Indeed
  • Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
  • Personal Referral
  • Agency Referral
  • Professional Association Website
  • Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
  • Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
  • Douglas College CareerHUB
  • Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
  • Other
  • Glassdoor
  • Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
  • Yes, I confirm
  • No, I am not able to meet this requirement
    • Documents Needed to Apply

    Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Cover Letter

    • Optional Documents

  • References with Contact Information

    • From this employer

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