Positions: 2
Hours / wk: 40.00

The Core Neighbourhoods at Work program supports adults and youth who reside in or around the Core Neighbourhoods of Saskatoon in their efforts at obtaining training, education and employment. Quint is seeking two dynamic individuals to fill two new positions.

Knowledge and Education

• Understanding of community economic development practices.
• Understanding of the issues individuals with barriers to self reliance face
• Knowledge of labour market needs, education and training programs, and other   community services that address employment barriers in Saskatoon.
• Grade 12 with relevant post secondary education and/or experience

 Skills and Experience

• Experience in career counselling and life skills training
• Experience in building meaningful relationships with community members, including the Aboriginal community, 
• Excellent interpersonal, and verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to take initiative and be innovative in developing new services
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle
• Able to provide criminal record check

Duties

• Assess the capacity of adults based upon career goals that are set and connect them to or develop appropriate training, education, and employment opportunities.
• Provide pre and post-employment support to participants as necessary
• Liaise between individuals, the CBO’s, educational facilities, and employers to discuss the market needs and skills needed by employers for positions.
• To develop strong partnerships with employers and the residents through presentations and by attending community gatherings and luncheons. 
• Maintain file records and statistics on caseload and daily work to assist in case management of individuals

Quint Development Corporation strives to employ a workforce that is representative of the neighbourhoods in which it operates.  

To apply, please send cover letter and resume by 4:00 p.m. Friday July 4, 2014 to:

Quint Development Corporation
205 - 1120 20th Street West
Saskatoon, SK.  S7M 0Y8
Facsimile:  (306) 683-1957
Email: info@quintsaskatoon.ca