OFE is a private, faith-based, non-profit organization. Our mission is to assist adults to achieve self- sufficiency through long-term employment. We are currently recruiting for an Employment Services Support person for a term position within our growing organization.
Project: Stages of Change for Persons with a Disability
EFT: 0.5 – 0.7 (20 - 28 hours per week - TBD)
Term: 15 – 20 weeks
EFT: 0.5 – 0.7 (20 - 28 hours per week - TBD)
Term: 15 – 20 weeks
Responsibilities:
In a fast-paced, goal-oriented environment that positively impacts thousands of lives per year, the successful applicants will work with individuals one-on-one by:
- Providing proactive job search support • Assisting clients with application forms, job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Sourcing labour market information and specific job leads • Networking with employers and community agencies
Necessary qualifications:
- Employment Service experience or experience in a related field
- good understanding of barriers to employment
- In-depth knowledge of job searching techniques and local labour market trends
- Experience in developing professional resumes and cover letters
- Knowledge of community resources providing services to low-income and multi-barrier clients
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written
- Excellent problem-solving skills and strong planning and organizational skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Submit an Application:
If you are interested in joining our team and making a significant impact on people’s lives, please email your resume to recruitment@ofe.ca to the attention of “Manager, Stages of Change for Persons with a Disability”. Please indicate salary expectations in your cover letter. Deadline for applications is November 10, 2012.
Opportunities for Employment Inc.
300 – 294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B9
300 – 294 Portage Avenue
Winnipeg, MB R3C 0B9
Thank you to all who apply. Only those people selected for interviews will be contacted.
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10 Nov 2012
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Opportunities for Employment Inc.
Winnipeg Manitoba
Canada