About this role
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:
- 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
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
- 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
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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Other facts
About Lifemark Health Group
We are a proudly Canadian healthcare company, providing diversified healthcare services across the country.
We have over 20 years of experience providing personal rehab services, independent medical assessments, seniors’ wellness and employer health and wellness programs. Our foundation is rooted in the strength of our healthcare professionals, who are leaders in their fields.
We offer a number of rehabilitation programs and assessment services that are accredited by CARF International, an achievement that signals our commitment to high-quality services.
Whether you’re a recent graduate just starting out on your career path or an experienced professional looking for a new opportunity, your journey to a better work life starts with Lifemark.
We foster innovative thinking, invest in your career development so that you can provide the best care for others, support your personal health and wellness with a comprehensive rewards package and strive to make an impact in the over 200 communities across Canada where we live and work.
Our award-winning workplace was recognized by The Globe and Mail and Morneau Shepell as one of 75 Employee Recommended Workplaces in Canada for 2018 and 2019 and by Waterstone Human Capital as one of Canada's Most Admired Corporate Cultures for 2019.
You belong here. Join our team!
What you'll do
- The Facilitator will provide coaching and support to job seekers, assisting with job search services and workshop delivery. They will also conduct vocational assessments and enhance job readiness for participants.
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