Facilitator
- Fort McMurray, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 1-3 years of experience with facilitating or instructing a group both virtually and in-person
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Title: Facilitator
Department: Vocational Services
Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Fort McMurray - Lifemark Vocational Services
The Facilitator / Vocational Specialist will provide coaching and support to job seekers returning to the workforce. In collaboration with the team, the Facilitator / Vocational Specialist will assist in individualized job search support services, job placement services, and workshop delivery. The Facilitator / Vocational Specialist will deliver a number of different training components including skills for success, computer training, job search preparation, and career and employment services related topics.
Duties/Responsibilities:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
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Department: Vocational Services
Reports to: Program Manager
Location: Fort McMurray - Lifemark Vocational Services
The Facilitator / Vocational Specialist will provide coaching and support to job seekers returning to the workforce. In collaboration with the team, the Facilitator / Vocational Specialist will assist in individualized job search support services, job placement services, and workshop delivery. The Facilitator / Vocational Specialist will deliver a number of different training components including skills for success, computer training, job search preparation, and career and employment services related topics.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Facilitate delivery of workshops and training in-person and online
- Conduct vocational assessments with participants to determine employment history, transferrable skills, education and past work or volunteer experience
- Assess and enhance job readiness by identifying challenges, employment barriers and assistance they may need to gain meaningful employment
- Support participants in completing resumes and cover letters and preparing for job interviews
- Prepare participants for active job search activities
- Provide group and 1:1 feedback and coaching in the areas of resume writing, cover letter, and job interview preparation
- Monitor and maintain participant files
- Assist with content development, updates, and improvements
- Complete tracking and reporting in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes
- Completion of University or technical training in a related field or equivalent experience or combination of experience and education
- 1-3 years of experience with facilitating or instructing a group both virtually and in-person
- Experience delivering career and employment services workshops to job seekers
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Comfortable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed , CareerBuilder for job searching and applications
- Ability to lesson plan for multiple levels of learning across various ages and abilities
- Teamwork and interpersonal skills with the ability to change tasks quickly and seamlessly
- Strong understanding of the local labour market
- An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
- Security/background check is required
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
#LN-DNP
More about this job
Responsibilities
Facilitate in-person and online workshops and provide individualized coaching to job seekers on vocational readiness, job searches, resumes, cover letters, and interviews. Maintain participant records, contribute to training content improvements, and complete tracking and reporting.
Requirements
Requires university or technical training in a related field, or equivalent education and experience, and 1–3 years of experience facilitating or instructing groups in person and virtually. Candidates should have experience delivering employment workshops, strong communication and computer skills, knowledge of the local labour market, and the ability to support learners with diverse needs and backgrounds.
Skills
- Workshop Facilitation
- Vocational Assessment
- Career Coaching
- Job Search Support
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letter Writing
- Interview Preparation
- Job Placement
- Lesson Planning
- Computer Training
- Participant File Management
- Reporting
- Communication
- Interpersonal Skills
- Cultural Awareness
- Labour Market Knowledge
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Social Services
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Vocational Services
- Vocational Assessment
- Employment Services
- Job Readiness
- Job Placement
- Job Search
- Skills For Success
- Workshop Delivery
- Virtual Training
- In-Person Training
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letters
- Interview Preparation
- Lesson Planning
- Computer Training
- Glassdoor
- Indeed
- CareerBuilder
- Participant Files
- Tracking And Reporting
- Local Labour Market
- Cultural Diversity