Employment Support Officer
Term position to be renewed yearly on April 1st
The Employment Support Officer (ESO) is responsible to establish and promote newcomer connections with potential employers within the regional job market plus develop and implement activities aimed at supporting the newcomer on their path to successful economic integration. The ESO will collaborate with the settlement services to promote the integration of newcomers in the community and the cultural awareness activities. Furthermore, the ESO must successfully meet all the established targets and results of the action plan adopted by the RMA Board of Directors and the mandate of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council’s (NBMC) Rural Settlement Network (RSN).
Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
$18.50 to $22.19 per hour for 35 hours per week. Based on experience and qualifications
RRSP contribution
Health Plan
Requirements, Qualifications & Experience
The successful incumbent must possess a genuine interest in helping newcomers settle and integrate in Restigouche. We are seeking an individual with the following:
Term position to be renewed yearly on April 1st
The Employment Support Officer (ESO) is responsible to establish and promote newcomer connections with potential employers within the regional job market plus develop and implement activities aimed at supporting the newcomer on their path to successful economic integration. The ESO will collaborate with the settlement services to promote the integration of newcomers in the community and the cultural awareness activities. Furthermore, the ESO must successfully meet all the established targets and results of the action plan adopted by the RMA Board of Directors and the mandate of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council’s (NBMC) Rural Settlement Network (RSN).
Specific tasks include but are not limited to:
- Develop and build partnerships with Employers in the region with the goal of increasing employment for newcomer immigrants.
- Provide information and links to guide employers in hiring newcomers
- Support newcomer recruitment with respect to Needs Assessments, Settlement Plans and other supports as required.
- Provide pre-employment and career exploration support to newcomers
- Connect newcomers to appropriate employment programs/services
- Assist in the planning and execution of events
- Deliver cultural information sessions
- Deliver information and orientation sessions
- Track and report on progress
- Promote the Restigouche Multicultural Association
$18.50 to $22.19 per hour for 35 hours per week. Based on experience and qualifications
RRSP contribution
Health Plan
Requirements, Qualifications & Experience
The successful incumbent must possess a genuine interest in helping newcomers settle and integrate in Restigouche. We are seeking an individual with the following:
- Hold a diploma in a related field or any other combination of training and experience deemed relevant
- International experience and / or intercultural skills
- Knowledge of the challenges of immigration and the integration of newcomers
- Leadership, autonomy and versatility
- Sense of organization and initiative
- Attention to detail and quality
- Ability to handle multiple files simultaneously, under tight deadlines and under pressure, and ability to solve problems
- Innovation and creativity
- Ability to communicate in French and English, both orally and in writing
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, web applications and social media)
- Discretion and confidentiality
