Bilingual Employment Resource Person (Part-Time)

Job Search Workshop Program

World Skills is a not for profit service created to meet the employment needs of New Canadians in Ottawa. The World Skills three-day Job Search Workshop provides comprehensive job search training that is designed specifically for newcomers.

We are looking for an individual who is efficient, patient and able to manage time in a demanding multi-tasking environment. Superior organizational, communication and interpersonal skills are a must along with a commitment to helping newcomers find satisfying employment. Proficiency in standard business computer applications is necessary. Fluency in written and oral language skills in French and English are essential. Previous experience with employment support and knowledge of the newcomer Francophone community in Ottawa are an asset.

Duties Include:

• Participating in the planning and execution of an outreach program to the newcomer Francophone community, including preparation of outreach marketing materials
• Assisting in the delivery of French Job Search Workshops
• Intake and referral to World Skills Job Search Workshops and other World Skills program
• Providing resume writing and development assistance to Resource Centre clients
• Office and telephone reception in Resource Centre
• Performing data entry of client information into the World Skills Database
• Working cooperatively with all employment projects staff

17.5 hours/week - $15/hour

Please submit your resume and a short cover letter in both English and French outlining your employment support and community outreach experience and resume by email, mail or fax by 9:00 AM, November 24^th, 2003

Email: berr@ottawa-worldskills.org

We thank all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.