Coordinator - Tycos, Job Id #9006

Coordinator, Job ID #9006

Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP)
35 hours per week / Starting ASAP / One-year Contract with possibility of renewal / Tycos
Who Is JVS
JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge. Learn about the work we do: www.jvstoronto.org.
Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.
Program Overview
The Local Immigration Partnership (LIP) is a community-based partnership that involves a range of stakeholders in the planning and development of collaborative and innovative solutions to enhance newcomer settlement. TNLIP partners include service provider organizations, levels of government, school boards, professional associations, ethno-cultural organizations, faith-based organizations, and the community. JVS is the lead agency for the Toronto North LIP (TNLIP), one of four quadrant LIPs in Toronto.
We are looking for someone who will:

• Participate in network and community agency tables that coordinate and plan for system change in the community and sector: effectively communicate TNLIP information and integrate newcomer employment perspective; advise on policy revisions and systemic change in the sector based on research, analysis, and community coordination
• Provide evidence and research-based information on emerging needs for newcomers to participate in regular Action Planning for TNLIP
• Generate, organize and communicate information on opportunities for TNLIP and Work Group member collaboration on planning tables, boards and committees, professional associations and networks, entrepreneurship hubs, Bridging programs, and other networks as relevant
• Provide support for TNLIP Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) initiatives
• Keep accurate, accessible, and up to date member records and information
• Ensure member participation in all Council, Work Group, and project meetings and events; identify and reach out to relevant stakeholders, and engage with new members
• Identify trends and emerging needs in newcomer employment and find creative ways to collaboratively address barriers to employment, access to services, or integration of newcomers
• Work collaboratively with other Work Groups and LIPs; provide support within TNLIP to ensure overall project results are achieved
• Coordinate the Employment and Labour Market Work Group of TNLIP, including creation and implementation of annual Action Planning, logistics of meetings and activities, communication with members, outreach, facilitation, and support in accordance with TNLIP Strategic & Action Plans
• Conduct, coordinate and analyze extensive primary or secondary research, such as needs assessments, environmental/quantitative data scans, jurisdictional scans, asset mapping, literature reviews, and qualitative phenomenological research as needed
• Create and compile relevant employment-based content for external communication, including newsletters, newsflashes, social media, and other channels; distribute regularly

Flexible hours / evenings / weekends will be required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable regularly networking and making connections
• Sensitivity to diversity and ability to work with vulnerable populations and professionals
• Effective verbal and written communication skills; comfortable with public speaking
• Ability to write reports quickly and cohesively
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Political Science, Community Planning, International Development, Media and Culture, Communications, or a related field. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency.
• Effective time management and organization skills; ability to strategically plan ahead and manage more than one project at once
• Ability to work both independently and as a team player
• Ability to conduct research and analysis
• Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
• 2 years of related experience

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Experience in community development
• Strong knowledge-base of immigration, settlement, and employment programs
• Proven ties and strong familiarity with the LIP communities

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact HR.
JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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