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Competition #TI-0240
The Meadow Lake Industrial Career Centre (MLICC) assists individuals from the northwest region of Saskatchewan who are seeking employment, training and careers in the trades and industrial sector as well as the service industries. The MLICC provides a variety of services for individuals looking for work and for employers looking for qualified workers.
The main goal of Meadow Lake Industrial Career Centre is to connect participants to jobs and careers in the construction and industrial trades. SIIT is seeking a qualified individual for full-time term employment as a Job Coach. The position includes:
Take a lead role in participant assessment, evaluation and management.
Develop and maintain a close connection with potential employers in the Prince Albert area.
Develop and maintain a close connection with Career Centre participants and assist in their development as construction/industrial trades workers.
Work with employees and employers to bridge employment barriers.
Assist skilled and unskilled workers to find employment on trades and industrial worksites.
Refer participants to potential employers and/or training opportunities.
Provide advice and motivation to participants regarding employment and training.
Required Competencies: Flexible & Adaptable; Effective Communication; Relationship Building; Results Oriented; Client Focus/Service; Problem Solving; Teamwork; Partnering
Required Qualifications and Experience: Journeyperson certification in a construction trade is preferred. Consideration will be made for applicants with related technical post-secondary certification plus extensive work experience and knowledge in the construction industry. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and motivational skills are required, including the ability to speak knowledgably and confidently with job site lead hands, supervisors and project managers. Knowledge of a First Nations cultures and organizations is an asset.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Decision making
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Use computer applications
- Supervise other counsellors and support staff
- Recruit and select staff
Specific Skills
- Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
- Provide consulting services to organizations that provide community-based career planning resources
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Counsel workers on work, and career-related issues
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Database