Career Opportunity at COSTI
Bilingual Program Coordinator
COSTI REQUIRES AN ORIENTATION TO ONTARIO (O2O)/INTERNATIONAL STUDENT CONNECT (ISC) BILINGUAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR
This is a part time union position scheduled to work 21 hours per week**
Duties:
Works with members of the team to develop and implement detailed project work plans.
Collaborates closely with project team and francophone partners.
Develops templates, formats, reports, forms, systems and effectively coordinate all aspects of the project in both French and English.
Develops and translates new resources in French on need basis.
Undertakes specific aspects of the project as assigned by the Project Manager.
Monitors delivery of O2O workshops, ISC Let’s Connect and One-on-One Sessions, and O2O/ISC websites, soliciting and recording O2O/ISC recommendations and changes on an ongoing basis; coordinates update of materials.
Trains facilitators and provides additional support to facilitators as required for developing presentations using Prezi and Power Point for both projects.
Identifies and disseminates appropriate resources and supports as required by pilot project deliverers.
Maintains electronic communication systems within the network of O2O and ISC service providers in both French and English.
Provides necessary leadership to facilitators delivering workshops as well as website development and online resources in both French and English.
Creates opportunities for intra/inter agency collaboration and maintains and enhances relationships.
Observes delivery of the O2O workshops and ISC Let’s Connect Sessions and contributes towards the models and operational performance.
Prepares accurate and detailed monthly, quarterly and year-end narrative and statistical progress reports for submission to Project Manager
Takes minutes of meetings, coordinates distribution of workbooks. |
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in Social Services or equivalent.
Two (2) years of experience as a front line worker delivering both newcomer orientation sessions and settlement services with a focus on initial settlement issues.
Six (6) months of experience in program and community development.
Six (6) months experience in developing and revising orientation material specifically designed for newcomer clients.
Must be fully bilingual; advanced proficiency in French is a must.
Demonstrated experience facilitating newcomer orientation sessions.
Demonstrated experience delivering webinars and developing PowerPoint and Prezi presentations.
Experience in working with diverse communities.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills; strong written and spoken English communication skills.
Knowledge of MS Office, Internet/E-mail.
Job will require travel within Ontario (GTA, Thunder Bay, London, Ottawa, Hamilton, Waterloo, Windsor, Sarnia, Niagara Region, York, and GTA) Travel will also involve overnight stay, 3-4 times per year.
Access to a car and valid driver license is a requirement. |
Location: |
700 Caledonia Road, Toronto |
Duration of Position: |
Starts on October 15, 2018 |
Starting Salary Range: |
$28,990 to $31,2013 per annum + benefits |
Posting Date: |
2018-09-18 |
Closing Date: |
2018-10-01 |
Notes: |
The Orientation to Ontario (O2O) is a province wide bilingual pilot with objectives to expedite and facilitate the settlement and integration of newcomers to Ontario. The project aims to deliver information to clients Online (O2O Website), Workshops and self-directed print resources (Workbook) to newcomers.
International Student Connect (ISC) is also a province wide bilingual pilot project, designed to identify and develop an appropriate service response to the settlement needs of international students pursuing post-secondary education in Ontario. The project aims to connect International Student with settlement and community services during their studies. The project is being designed and developed in partnership with post-secondary education organizations and includes consultations with international students, their families and other stakeholders.
Priority consideration will be given to those on Notice of Recall.
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Mr. Michael Politi
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario M6E 3P2
Email: resumes@costi.org Fax: 416.658.8537 |
"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
