Date Posted: August 12, 2024
Application Deadline: August 20, 2024
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:
- Business, Accounting and Marketing
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job End Date: September 01, 2026
Job Location: On-site Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $30.71 - $38.39 per hour (Level 15) ($59,889 - $74,861 annually)
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job Description
About the role: Reporting to the Workforce Manager of the Office of Immigration, the International Recruitment Coordinator (IRC) is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day management of the recruitment of international candidates in support of workforce in Prince Edward Island. The main purpose of this position is to support the efforts of Island employers in filling labour gaps through international recruitment efforts. The IRC will promote PEI as a destination to live and work for international candidates.
Responsibilities:
- Act as the Office of Immigration’s primary contact for international recruitment efforts;
- Develop and implement an overall recruitment strategy for the Office of Immigration;
- Lead international recruitment efforts in relation to candidates including interactions with relevant stakeholders including Island employers;
- Prepare and discuss available scenarios/strategies and collaborating with business owners seeking foreign labour to fill labour market gaps;
- Develop and maintain working relationships with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, PEI businesses, immigration agents and settlement agencies;
- Lead and create a consultation process that will ensure efficiency and effectiveness of recruitment efforts;
- Organize and attend international recruitment fairs/missions on behalf of the PEI Office of Immigration;
- Develop and deliver informative presentations to provincial, national and international audiences;
- Identify areas of flexibility and/or program enhancements required to achieve workforce objectives within immigration;
- Ensure recruitment needs are communicated in a timely and efficient manner and report regularly on the outcome of recruitment efforts;
- Other related duties as assigned by the Employer
Qualifications
Who you are: Candidates who meet the following key qualifications will move forward in the recruiting process:
- University degree in business, social sciences or related field
- Considerable experience in immigration matters
- Knowledge of provincial and federal immigration policies
- Experience in planning, executing, and evaluating recruitment strategies
- Demonstrated equivalency will be considered
- Proficient written and verbal communication skills with public speaking ability
- Demonstrated critical thinking and situational awareness skills with ability to identify issues and develop/recommend solutions
- Excellent interpersonal skills including ability to network, form professional connections and manage business relationships
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to travel for extended periods including weekends
Please ensure your application clearly demonstrates how you meet the above noted qualifications as applicants will be screened based on the information provided. We would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
Other
What we can offer you:
- Salary: $30.71 - $38.39 per hour (Level 15) ($59,889 - $74,861 annually)
- 75 hours biweekly
- Paid vacation, sick and leave options
- Comprehensive group insurance coverage and pension plan
- Professional development and training opportunities
How to Apply
Submit your application online at: https://workpei.ca/job/office-of-immigration-charlottetown-4477-international-recruitment-coordinator/
Company Information
Company Name: PEI Gov: Office of Immigration
Address: PO Box 2000
City/Town: Charlottetown
Postal/Zip Code: C1A 7N8
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/office-immigration
Company Contact
Contact Person: Margo Thistle
Contact Person Job Title: Human Resources Officer
Telephone: 902-368-5913
Email: mmthistle@gov.pe.ca
