• Position:          Project Coordinator – YESS – Youth Foundations Employment Project   
• Term:               Part-time – 21 hours per week (February – August 2023)   with the potential to extend
• Reports to:      Manager of Youth Services (YOCISO) 

About OCISO 

OCISO supports immigrants through the journey of making Canada their home by providing creative and responsive programs that are culturally and linguistically appropriate, building community through mutual respect and partnerships, and fostering healthy and inclusive spaces for open dialogue and healing. 

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the YESS Program and ensuring its success of the program. They are also responsible for the YESS Program staff, managing their own caseload as needed, and participating in business development and marketing initiatives, along with supporting operational procedures. The Program Coordinator has to ensure that the staff complies with the KPIs and YESS Program objectives outlined.

Main Responsibilities: 

• Supervise the YESS Project, including but not limited to supervising and motivating staff; conducting intake interviews and case management duties, assigning files, submitting accurate KPI reports; addressing concerns as they arise
• Coach and provide specific feedback to staff, both positive and constructive about their performance during monthly file reviews with each staff member, and when opportunities arise.
• Coordinate project; establish and monitor work plan in consultation with core partners; ensure strong reporting, evaluation framework, and communication strategy
• Conduct intake interviews for all participants to evaluate their eligibility for the YESS Program: racialized youth; newcomer youth and Youth with NEET (No involvement in the last 6 months for Education, Employment, or Training)
• Monitor the progress of the participants within every phase of the plan and evaluate the progress of every step of the program
• Deliver activities required under the evaluation framework and prepare progress/final reports
• Develop an employment counseling curriculum
• Employment Counselling: conduct client intake and assessments; assess client’s employment readiness, and define short/long term career goals
• Develop and deliver networking sessions
• Deliver orientation sessions to clients
• Provide referrals to other programs/services as needed
• Participate in internal committees and working groups as required
• Maintain database for the purpose of detailed activity/outcome tracking and reporting

• Demonstrate a commitment to OCISO’s culture of respect management approach and anti-racism/anti-oppression policy within the work environment and in the community

• Develop and lead virtual professional development workshops with youth
• Knowledge of office procedures, Microsoft Office Suite, and Electronic Communications is imperative
• Must be capable of setting priorities and working under pressure
• Must be attentive to detail and apply problem-solving skills in a fast-paced work setting meeting deadlines

• Demonstrate a commitment to OCISO’s culture of respect approach
• Any other responsibilities outlined by the Program Manager

Qualifications:

• University degree or college diploma in Human Resources, Career Coaching, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in one or more of the following areas; employment support, human resources, career coaching/counseling, labour market integration
• Knowledge of the labor market trends and challenges faced by Visible Minority Newcomer to Canada
• Excellent organizational, coordination, and presentation skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
• Proficiency with current computer applications including the MS Office Suite, internet-based productivity tools, and databases
• Fluency in English essential, French other languages desirable
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary and multicultural team environment 

Salary:

Salary: $29,637 - $30,230 annually.

Application Deadline:

Friday, February 3, 2023, until 5 PM EST.

Application Process:

Please rename your cover letter and resume with your "First name_position title" (e.g., Chandan_PC _letter or resume) before applying and send it to Chandan Rathaur, HR Administrator: [email protected].

We encourage applications from qualified people of all backgrounds, including women, members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples, and persons with disabilities.

OCISO is committed to accessibility in employment and to ensuring equal access to employment opportunities for candidates, including persons with disabilities. In compliance with AODA, OCISO will endeavor to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify the HR Administrator upon scheduling your interview.