Facilitator - Vocational Services

Title: Facilitator

Department: Vocational Services

Reports to: Program Manager

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

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

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

Inclusion

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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