Vocational Instructor, Pre-Arrival

Skills For Change Metro • Toronto, ON

3d • Onsite

About The Position

With 43 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province-wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We offer a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, and language training together with specialized programs for trades, women, seniors, and youth.

The Vocational Instructor will deliver employment preparation and job search workshops for pre-arrival clients to enhance employability skills and provide Canadian-specific job search strategies to improve employment outcomes. The role will focus on equipping clients with workplace communication skills, career exploration techniques, and knowledge of Canadian workplace culture to support successful integration upon arrival in Canada.

Requirements

• A Master’s or bachelor’s degree in Adult Education is required
• A minimum of 3 years of experience developing and delivering online and in-class learning training programs is required
• A minimum of 3 years of providing career planning and employment counselling is required
• A completed TESL/TESOL certificate recognized by TESL Canada required
• Formal teaching/instructor experience with adult learning principles, techniques, and pedagogy methodology is required
• Solid knowledge of school programs, community resources, and services in the Greater Toronto Area
• Excellent facilitation and employment counselling skills
• Excellent verbal, written communication, and presentation skills
• Proficiency in MS Office, ability to deliver PowerPoint presentations
• Strong interpersonal and client service skills as well as a positive attitude towards change
• Initiative and persistence to complete tasks as well as excellent time management and teamwork skills
• Critical thinking skills and resourcefulness in meeting clients’ employment support needs
• Sensitivity to and understanding of issues of concern to immigrants and refugees
• The ability to secure a Police Vulnerable Sector Check is mandatory and must be provided before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

• A University degree or college diploma in career planning and employment counselling is an asset
• Knowledge of a second language is an asset
• Registered with the Ontario College of Teachers would be an asset
• Proficiency in iCARE would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver in-person and online employment preparation workshops to newcomer clients, utilizing SfC’s learning management system.
• Create, evaluate, and update workshop materials, including maintenance of online learning management platform resources.
• Design and implement innovative program elements including workshops on communication, workplace expectations, intercultural workplace issues etc. for participants
• Create opportunities for participants to practice their professional communication skills in a variety of “authentic” contexts, e.g.,making presentations, role plays, videos, developing a portfolio, using the telephone, resolving conflict, dealing with cross-cultural differences.
• Provide individual counselling, career management, action plans, and job search support (online and/or in person) to clients including cold calling, networking, resume preparation and interview skills enhancement.
• Maintain client case management files, update client information on OCMS, and prepare and submit required statistical and monthly/quarterly and annual reports.
• Follow up with clients at 4-6 week, 3 month, and 12 month mark to assess clients’ employment status and offer additional support.
• Develop and implement an outreach strategy to engage newcomer clients, build and maintain partnerships with employers and community agencies, and establish job leads while promoting SfC programs and raising the agency’s profile.
• Develop and implement a digital outreach strategy to connect with pre-arrival clients, leveraging social media, online forums, and partner networks.
• Analyze client progress data to identify trends, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing workshop content and delivery methods.
• Research and update program materials to reflect current labour market information to support program delivery and client needs.
• Contribute to program and agency promotional activities as needed including info sessions, refresher sessions, networking events and workshops.
• Provide guidance on the foreign credential recognition (FCR) process for regulated professions and assist clients in identifying appropriate licensing bodies and pathways.
• Ensure all activities align with funder goals, program targets, and agency objectives.
• Ability to collect and analyse data, trends and report them adequately.
• Collaborate with settlement team and other SfC staff to coordinate client services, monitor progress, conduct follow-up, and assist with outreach, assessment and intake.
• Assist in the evaluation of services and present solutions to enhance service delivery on an on-going basis.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings as required.
• Handle other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level