• the ability to identify, interview, train, and support employers,assessing mentorship suitability and mentors’ availability;
• providing follow-up support once each match is made;
• planning and implementing DIT program sessions for mentors, to heighten awareness of mentees’ diverse backgrounds, learning needs, and potential contributions to the Canadian workforce once integrated into their occupation/related fields.

• Must be a self-starter with a strong results orientation and possess a post-secondary diploma or degree in Human Resources Management, Commerce and/or Sales and Marketing from an accredited institution; an equivalent combination of skills, education ,and experience will be considered;
• Has demonstrated ability to develop and nurture positive and mutually beneficial relationships with the business sector including individuals, corporations, government, labour and community-based organizations;
• Is able to present information in a positive and concise manner; possesses awareness of the diverse range of knowledge and skills newcomers bring to the Canadian workplace, and mentorship benefits for the business and newcomer clients;
• Has well-developed computer skills, including Word processing, database applications, and Internet research;
• Is culturally sensitive and competent with demonstrated ability to multitask, prioritize ,and meet deadlines, while performing tasks efficiently both independently and as a part of a dynamic culturally diverse team;
• Possesses self-reliance, initiative, and a strong sense of commitment to creating partnerships and promoting opportunities for newcomers to enhance career awareness and skills required for their successful labour market integration and future growth and mobility;
• Has experience in managing and effectively monitoring a diverse caseload of mentors and mentees, and in appropriately responding to their related needs with suitable matches/referrals;
• Possesses a strong results-oriented approach, with advocacy and persuasive skills and the ability to work cooperatively with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals;
• Must be client-service oriented and possess excellent interpersonal skills;
• demonstrate sreadiness to adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic multitasking environment;
• Must be able to work flexible hours; own transportation is a definite asset.

• Coordinating all aspects of the program design;
• establishing a framework that will address program goals; and generating the resources for the program’s effective implementation and evaluation;
• Developing appropriate tools to recruit, train, and evaluate both mentors and mentees, assessing matches’ progress and providing ongoing supervision;
• Representing Manitoba Start at various public functions throughout the community to network and provide information about the program and its benefits to individuals and the workplace;
• Communicating with and making targeted presentations to various personnel, employers, agencies and other organizations on behalf of Manitoba Start clientele;
• Ensuring program services are carried out, such as activities, follow-up support to matches and DIT workshops for both mentors and mentees;
• Working with Researcher to develop and implement ongoing evaluation procedures and to determine future program direction, ascertaining benefits derived from all involved;
• Managing all data pertaining to matches, recording outcomes and evaluating data collected;
• Compiling and submitting monthly data into an operational summary for funders and board;
• Providing reports as needed to Executive Director and recommending activities that might be undertaken for the benefit of program;
• Planning training workshops and implementing a community-based activities program;
• Assisting with other program functions as required, such as special events, to support the effectiveness of program;
• Taking a lead role in exploring community collaborations and developing supplemental support services for mentees including targeted approaches to bring in guest speakers and developing on-site enrichment learning opportunities;
• Identifying, evaluating, and proposing solutions to program areas that need special attention;
• Producing and revising mentoring services content for Manitoba Start website as required, incorporating human stories that reflect value-added benefits of the program.

• Identifying, implementing, and coordinating a variety of volunteer recruitment methods to increase the number of volunteer mentors;
• Contacting media (newspapers, television, and radio stations) regarding public service announcement opportunities;
• Writing articles of general interest for publication in local newspapers as opportunity arises to
• promote visibility and program success;
• Contacting service clubs, corporations, institutions, labour and other stakeholder/community groups for presentations;
• Developing and maintaining relationships with groups that are potential sources of volunteer mentors;
• Initiating new relationships with companies, individuals, schools, etc., that are potential sources of public relations volunteers (graphic artists, creative designers, writers, media professionals, marketing experts, etc.);
• Implementing targeted strategies to recruit culturally diverse volunteer mentors who may act as role models for mentees and share experiences and learnings

Statements of qualifications can be submitted to:

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