Cambrian College’s Employment Options- Espanola & Manitoulin has an immediate requirement for a Bilingual Employment Navigator. This position delivers itinerant services in the region which requires travel to Manitoulin Island and surrounding region.
Note: Internal candidates, as defined by the Full-Time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration
Reporting to the Chair, Employment Options, the Bilingual Employment Navigator, will act as a frontline guide dedicated to improving the reach, accessibility, and experience of Francophone job seekers in a way that is complementary to that of the provincial integrated employment services (IES). The incumbent will also be responsible for:
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Developing local strategies to attract, welcome and retrain French-speaking job seekers
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Building strong relationships with employees and community partners to foster an inclusive environment
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Facilitating program coordination and delivery by ensuring all tools, communications and resources are accessible in French
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Offering individualized, culturally and linguistically adapted support through the path to employment
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Researching, developing and delivering new employment workshops and materials on topics that address the ongoing needs of Francophone clients
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Contributing to network-wide cross-regional collaboration and knowledge sharing efforts
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Maintaining updated service directories and community contacts, including qualified French-speaking trainers or facilitators
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Representing Cambrian College and promoting bilingual employment opportunities at Francophone-focused career fairs, education events and recruitment sessions
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Collecting and analyzing participate data relevant to Francophone job seekers.
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Assisting in preparing reports or summaries that reflect bilingual service engagement and workforce development outcomes.
- Must have a two-year postsecondary diploma in social services, community navigation or a related field. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).
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Minimum of 2 years’ experience in liaison or coordination roles
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Experience working in multicultural environments
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Fluency in both official languages (oral and written).
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Strong organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
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The ability to work independently with minimum supervision.
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Excellent customer service skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office, internet research, and social media platforms.
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Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle.
Additional Assets/Preferred:
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Familiar with government or non-profit sectors
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Solid background in working within the employment services field.
To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:
