Overview
An Employment Development Specialist provides employment services and 12 weeks of work experience to assist persons with disabilities prepare for and obtain gainful employment to eligible program participants. This may include, but is not limited to pre-employment/employment counselling, labour market information, job search techniques, resume development, interview skills coaching, indirect/direct marketing, job development/re-design/carving, job placement, as well as on-site and/or off-site support to participants and employers, as required. This position is responsible for office and financial administration for the Rural Remote Enhanced Employment Services project funded by GCOS Opportunities Fund.
This is a 16-month project term with a possibility of permanent employment working in Dauphin and surrounding areas.
Qualifications
• Undergraduate degree in a related discipline with 2-3 years of work experience in the area of direct
delivery of employments services
• Experience in the area of job development
• Knowledge of disabilities and associated functional limitations.
• Awareness of job accommodations
• Understanding of current legislation, i.e Labour Standards Act, Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA),
The Human Rights Code, Canada Accessibility Act, Affirmative Action, and Employment Equity
• Extensive knowledge of employment market conditions including labour market trends and implications
for employment opportunities.
• Experience in resume development and e-profiling is required
• Knowledge of job search techniques and strategies is needed
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a group
• Experience in interviewing and employment counselling
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required
• Knowledge of ASL is an asset
Company Information
Apply at https://www.manitobapossible.ca/careers
Contact Human Resources at 204-975- 3023 or [email protected]