Fort Nelson Employment Services, located in Fort Nelson, BC is seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller/Program Manager to join our team.  This is a multi-faceted role that will provide support to the manager in the day to day financial/program management of the Work BC Employment Service Centre (ESC).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

 Assist Manager with the day to day financial and program operation of the Work BC ESC and its subcontract relationships.  Monitor in-house and partner service deliverables to successfully achieve contractual outcomes;

Assist Manger in implementing and managing the program budget utilizing the Ministry’s Contract & Financial Management System (CFMS);

Responsible for staff payroll, client living supports, payments to employers for work placement incentive programs, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliation, journal entries, GL postings, preparation of trial balances and any monthly financial statements required.  Preparation of T4’s, ROE, tax remittances, and budget control;

Review and monitor all billings; verify all financial transactions and submit  payments and or financial reports as required;

Assist Manger with the development and implementation of any financial policies, systems and procedures;

Assist manager in developing program objectives and goals as a part of the overall Quality Assurance Plan;

Develop and maintain effective communications with the Ministry representatives;

Supervise and assume responsibility for staff and program operations in managers absence;

Other duties as assigned by the manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS:

**** Business Management Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Course work in Business administration is an asset. 

Experience and/or knowledge in the Career Development field

Experience and/or knowledge with government funded programs

Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong leadership ability; ability to work with diverse groups

Good problem solving and organizational skills

Experience working in management, development or delivery of employment programs, staff training and/or mentorship

Excellent computer skills; must be competent in the use of Simply Accounting and Excel

Several years of experience in budgeting, accounting, auditing, financial planning

·         Criminal Record Check is required

Submit cover letter, resume and 3 work references via email to:            

jadams.fnafs@northwestel.net

NOTE:  Only successful applicants will be notified.

**Please apply for the job only in the manner specified.  Failure to do so may result in your resume not being considered for this position**

Employment Support Worker

Fort Nelson Employment Services, located in Fort Nelson, BC is seeking a highly motivated Employment Support worker to join our team.  This is a multi-faceted role that will provide support to clients in accessing services in a manner that fosters self-sufficiency to allow them to quickly achieve their employment goals. 

 Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide assistance and support with Client drop-in’s: orientation to internet, job bank and other websites, creating email accounts, resumes & accessing career assessments;

Assist with EI, MY Service Canada account and BC Employment and Assistance application procedures and basic eligibility requirements; clients accessing funding sources such as CPP Disability, student loans, WCB;

 Liaise with employers in the community providing awareness and marketing Work BC ESC services as required; attend community meeting and events;

Source and post employment opportunities relative to local jobs and assist with the maintenance of Fort Nelson Employment Services web site;

Assist with and maintain a resource library of Labour Market and self-help information

Monitor activity in the job search room and identify Clients who may require assisted services; referrals to case managers;

Provide group facilitation for job search and or employment related sessions Remain adaptive to changes in service delivery models, the labour market or participant trends;

General set up and maintenance of Career Resource Centre;

Provide reception support and or other duties as required;

 QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS:

A minimum of 2 years post secondary education in the Career Development or  related field and/or related experience providing employment related services;

Applied Business Technology Certificate an asset or strong computer skills: Window’s based media and MSOFFICE, specifically Outlook, Work, Excel, Internet Explorer;

Comfortable with online technologies and social media: email, chats, websites, blogs

Possess a genuine interest, empathy and respect for people; ability to work with culturally diverse populations;

Possess a strong understanding of the varied impact that being unemployed has on a person;

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service orientation;

Ability to prioritize and work within a multi-task environment in a calm and confident manner;

Experience in building and establishing community relations;

Willingness to learn: cross training; online courses as applicable; webinars and other professional development activities; 

Criminal Record Check is required

Submit cover letter, resume and 3 work references via email to:            

jadams.fnafs@northwestel.net

NOTE:  Only successful applicants will be notified.

**Please apply for the job only in the manner specified.  Failure to do so may result in your resume not being considered for this position**

35hrs/wk 

The Receptionist of the Work BC Employment Service Centre will be the first point of contact for all individuals accessing the ESC.  The receptionist will work with a small team to create a warm and welcoming environment to guest of the centre. 

Duties:

Greet Patrons; maintain statistics on the volume of clients entering the ESC and those accessing via remote channels: website, email etc;

Provide personal and telephone reception to staff and clients.  Provide contact support and message service for clients with no access to a telephone;

Schedule appointments for Case Mangers;

Support clients in registering for job search workshops as required;

Monitor website for workshop registrants; provide notification and scheduling support to clients for workshops/cancellations and waitlist; 24 hr reminder;

Provide direction on web based application for apprentices as required;

Monitor activity in the job search room and identify Clients who may require assisted services; referrals to case managers;

Assist Employment Support Workers in Job Search Centre as required;

Responsible for morning set up, general office and equipment preparations; 

Assist with development of pamphlets and brochures promoting ESC;

Other duties as directed by the Manager

The Receptionist will be familiar with or possess a willingness to learn: 

EI and BC Employment and Assistance application procedures and basic eligibility requirements;

How to access the MY Service Canada Account to assist clients with accessing their EI client status online;

How to access funding sources: CPP Disability, student Loans, WCB;

About crisis care and how to access these services: Mental Health, Addictions, crisis lines, police services, shelter/housing etc;

Provide assistance based on the principal of only providing the support needed to enable success with the goal to develop self reliance encouraging the client to do things independently;

Social Media and how it can be used for Job Search; how to access the Work BC Website, National Job Bank and other relevant sites.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS:

*****Certificate in Applied Business Technology Program preferred and or related training/experience

Experience providing service to people from all diverse backgrounds with a good  understanding of the varied impact that being unemployed has on a person;

Possess a genuine interest, empathy and respect for people; ability to work with culturally diverse populations;

Must have excellent interpersonal skills with strong customer service orientation;

Ability to prioritize and work within a multi-task environment in a calm and confident manner;

Must be highly motivated and have the ability to work in a small team environment; ability to work without immediate supervision;

Experience in the career development field an asset with a good understanding of the Fort Nelson Labour Market

Criminal Record Check Required

Depends on experience

Tentative Start Date: March 2012

Submit cover letter, resume and 3 work references via email to:            

jadams.fnafs@northwestel.net

NOTE:  Only successful applicants will be notified.

**Please apply for the job only in the manner specified.  Failure to do so may result in your resume not being considered for this position**

Dec 16, 2011

Until Filled

Fort Nelson Employment Services, located in Fort Nelson, BC is seeking a highly motivated LMI/Employment Support Worker to join our team.  This is a duel role that will support both Clients of the program and employers/community agencies to build on established relationships while promoting a working alliance for the purpose of strengthening client’s labour market attachment.

Provide assistance and support with client drop-in’s: orientation to internet, job bank and other websites, creating email accounts, resumes & accessing career assessments;

Monitor activity in the job search room and Identify Clients that have not attained employment; make referrals to case managers as necessary;

Assist with EI, MY Service Canada account and BC Employment and Assistance application procedures and basic eligibility requirements; clients accessing funding sources such as CPP Disability, student loans, WCB;

Assist with and maintain a resource library of Labour Market and self-help information;

Provide group facilitation for job search and or employment related sessions;

Remain adaptive to changes in service delivery models, the labour market or participant trends;

General set up and maintenance of Career Resource Centre;

Provide reception support and or other duties as required;

Liaise with employers in the community providing awareness and marketing Work BC Employment Service Centre(ESC) services;

Attend community meeting representing the ESC with the intent of learning of labour market issues, sharing resources and information on programs and services available at the ESC: Chamber of Commerce, Rotary and or other applicable meetings;

Source and post employment opportunities relative to local jobs and assist with the maintenance of Fort Nelson Employment Services web site;

Assist manager with the development of the annual Employer Partnership and Community Plan for the ESC;

Raise awareness of JCP opportunities and provide info about application process;  identify and maintain contacts with organizations that may be interested in placement incentive program;

Provide advocacy and mentoring to employers for specialized populations;

Assist employers with screening, referral and interview of clients;

Establish relationships with Community Service Organizations & arrange employers forum’s;

Build on the existing ESC directory of employers and agencies that offer paid or unpaid work experience placements and volunteer opportunities.  Develop and maintain a network of coaching mentoring candidates in the community for the purposes of supporting self-employment clients;

Assist with the promotion of Job Creation Partnerships;

Provide only support based on the principal of only providing the support needed to enable success with the goal to develop self reliance encouraging the client to do things independently;

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIRED SKILLS:

• A minimum of 2 years post secondary education in the Career Development, or  related field and/or related experience providing employment related services;

• Possess a genuine interest and respect for people from all socio-economic backgrounds; ability to work with culturally diverse populations;

• Possess a strong understanding of the varied impact that being unemployed has on a person;

• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer service orientation;

• Ability to prioritize and work within a multi-task environment in a calm and confident manner;

• Applied Business Technology Certificate an asset or strong computer skills: Window’s based media and MSOFFICE, specifically Outlook, Work, Excel, Internet Explorer; web page design and management;

• Comfortable with online technologies and social media: email, chats, websites, blogs

• Experience in building and establishing community relations;

• Experience facilitating group workshops and or session;

• Willingness to learn: cross training; online courses as applicable; webinars and other professional development activities; 

• Criminal Record Check is required

Depends on experience

Tentative Start Date: March 2012

Submit cover letter, resume and 3 work references via email to:            

jadams.fnafs@northwestel.net

NOTE:  Only successful applicants will be notified.

**Please apply for the job only in the manner specified.  Failure to do so may result in your resume not being considered for this position**

Dec 22, 2011

Until Filled

Drop off Resume at 4751 - 44th Ave. 

Email:  birchoil3@northwestel.net

Provide advice, assistance and support services to people involved with the Ministry of Children & Family Development (MCFD) in the resolution of sensitive and complex issues.
Provides training and mentoring support on effective self-advocacy and employment pursuant to legal proceedings and accessing community child & family service supports.
Supports development of holistic family plans that maintain and enhance family integrity and dignity and cultural connections related to: custody agreements, assessment and ongoing counselling plans, education and employment plan, others determined on case-specific basis.
Supports & assists with preparation and registration for treatment programs as determined.
Maintains case documentation files ensuring confidentiality within existing statutory limitations.
Provides education and awareness training including community outreach information sessions.
Establishes collaborative relationships with ministries and community service organizations to maximize the efficacy of services for children, youth and families.
Monitors initiatives, policies and services, relevant government ministries and service organizations to identify best practices and effective advocacy models and approaches.
Participates in the development of Nenan’s service delivery and quality assurance model.

Mail, fax or email  cover letter and resume, including 3 references to:
Attn:  Brandi Scott, Director of Finance & Administration
Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Children & Family Services
#102, 10130 100th Ave Fort St John BC V1J 1Y6
Fax: 250-787-2152
Email: nenan.finance@gmail.com  

We appreciate all applications however only those short listed will be contacted

Customer Service-You continually strive to provide exceptional customer service and exceed every clients' expectations.

Supervisory/Management:  You have 2-5 years of previous supervisory and/or management experience and you've successfully managed or supervised a team. 

Sales:  You have a passion for and experience in direct sales.  You strive to foster both new and repeat business.

Physically Fit:  You are comfortable lifting 60-70 lbs throughout your workday and are excited to learn and experience the reality of every role within a Kal Tire store location.

Willing to relocate:  In order to advance into future Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager positions with Kal Tire, you may be asked to re-locate outside your home city or province.

Duties:  In our management trainee program, you are fast-tracked through our career training program to become the next generation of certified Kal Tire Assistant Store Managers and Store Managers.  You will get your hands dirty working alongside certified technicians, while also learning every aspect of operating a successful Kal Tire store location.  Within 9 months you could be certified as an Assistant Store Manager. 

In Person:  Contact Dave Milner

at Landmark Plaza