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101-QCIC-2 EXT Information Counsellor, Newcomer Information Centre PDF Send Print
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Wednesday, 29 July 2009
Organization Quality Continuous Improvement Centre for Community Education & Training
Organization Description
JOB REQ. #:101-QCIC- 2 EXT                                         
POSITION:Information Counsellor, Newcomer Information Centre
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:Full-time Regular
LOCATION:Brampton
REPORTING TO:Team Lead , Newcomer Information Centre
START DATE:August 11, 2009
ANNUAL SALARY:$44,000 to $45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
SCHEDULE:Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (Some Evenings & Saturdays required)
HOURS:35 hours per week
BENEFITS:Yes
 SUMMARY: To provide information, referral and assistance to clients at the Newcomer Information Centre to address their settlement needs and conduct group Orientation and Information Sessions.
Duties / Responsibilities
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES§         Research and compile settlement and employment related information for newcomers

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Research and compile employment and accreditation related information for foreign-trained professionals and skilled tradespersons.

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Organize Information Sessions presented by representatives from Regulatory Bodies, and government institutions or any other sectors on a needs basis.

§         Develop and present information sessions on settlement issues on need basis

§         Research information on new government policies and related programs and services

§         Collect, organize and file hard copies of flyers, brochures, and pamphlets of programs and services offered by government and agencies serving immigrants.

§         Liaise with District School Boards, settlement agencies, community agencies, English Testing Centres, HRDC offices, Ontario Works, and partnerships in Peel, Regulatory Bodies

§         Maintain and update existing information related to a variety of  training programs

§         Maintain, update and expand information files in the Centre including internet sites

§         Refer clients to appropriate settlement, training or other programs

§         Conduct individual and group orientation tours of the site and offer general information assistance to clients and service providers.

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Disseminate NIC information to the local government agencies, immigrant serving agencies

§         Assist in the development of advertising materials and pamphlets for the Centre and prepare them for translation

§         Assist in the collection of statistics and preparation of material for reports

·         Require to work evenings and Saturday mornings
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS:§         Post Secondary or equivalent education

§         Strong internet research skills

§         Knowledge of immigrant and refugee issues

§         Knowledge of licensing processes for professionals and skilled trade workers

§         Knowledge of programs & services offered by settlement/immigrant serving agencies

§         Knowledge of government programs and eligibility criteria

§         Flexible, self-motivated, ability to multi-task and to deal with all levels within an organization

§         Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and leadership skills

§         Good presentation, problem solving, organizational and project management skills

§         Demonstrated experience in dealing with multicultural and disability issues

§         A language other than English is most desirable

§         Experience in the field of adult education and training

·         Knowledge of labour market trends
Schedule Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm (Some Evenings & Saturdays required)
Region Peel Region/Central Ontario
City Brampton
Duration Full-Time Regular
Salary $44,000 to $45,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Details To apply:
Please submit your covering letter and resume no later than Friday, August 7, 2009 at 4:00 p.m.:

Via e-mail to: hrforms@tcet.com . Must state the Job Req. number in the subject line of the e-mail.

Attention: Human Resources

Job Req. #:101-QCIC-2 EXT

Thank you in advance for your interest. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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