Job Description
PROGRESSIVE INTERCULTURAL COMMUNITY SERVICES SOCIETY (PICS)
Job Title: Program Coordinator
Location: Surrey
Hours: 35 hours/per week
Program: YESS
Job Summary: The Program Coordinator is primarily responsible for project planning and service delivery.
The Program Coordinator provides leadership to the project team, while liaising with government and
municipality representatives, post-secondary educational institutions, regulatory body, employers, etc.
Supervisor: Program Manager
Key duties and responsibilities:
Program Coordination:
- liaises with government and municipality representatives, post-secondary educational institutions;
- regulatory body, employers, project staff, etc. to coordinate activities related to the delivery of
various project components;
- coordinates project activities including marketing, applicant recruitment and selection;
• supports development of workshop curriculum and project activities schedule;
• supports coordination of guest speakers, classroom activities, work experience placements asneeded;
- contributes to a supportive team environment in service delivery and project evaluation;
• supports one-to-one sessions with clients and/or group dynamics management;
• networks with community stakeholders to facilitate client interventions includinglife/employability skills and supported work experience placements;
- provides mentorship to staff when assessing client needs with emphasis on addressing immigrant
needs and/or barriers to employment; and- markets project within community and meet with potential employers to arrange work
experiences.Administrative Responsibilities:
- supervises recruitment and selection process ensuring eligibility criteria has been met, appropriate
referrals provided and relevant documentation completed;- compiles participant information, demographic information and statistical data to funder;
• keeps detailed case notes of participant issues as communicated by project staff;
• confirms and approve participant and staff payroll for submission;- monitors monthly budget, transportation and participant supplies;
• processes and submits vendor invoices for processing;
• tracks, monitors and reports on participant progress; and
• completes funder monthly activity reports, recording client progression through projectcomponents and summarize project outcomes;
Knowledge and Experience
- completed degree or diploma in related discipline supplemented by three to four years’
experience in employment services; OR equivalent combination of education and experience;- management and supervisory training / certification;
- networking with employers, post-secondary education and training institutions; and
- Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) is a definite asset.
Skills and Abilities:
- excellent oral, written, facilitation and interpersonal and communication skills;
- demonstrated time management skills;
- ability to work effectively with program staff, volunteers and non-profit or publicly funded groups,
agencies and organizations;
- comprehensive report writing skills;
- ability to function independently;
- strong computer skills;
- able to established relationships/connections with various businesses/employers in the
community;
- effective English communication skills;
- strong attention to detail;
- positive attitude; and
- strong critical thinking skills.
How to Apply: Please submit a resume and cover letter, stating salary expectation, to PICS HR
Department at career@pics.bc.ca.
(PICS is an equal opportunity employer. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an
interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.)
Apply
Go Back