• Full-time
  • BGS Career Ventures Head Office

 

Do you want to continue your Leadership Journey in an innovative Organization with over 30 years in the Employment and Career Development Industry?  Looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team that is making a difference in the lives of young people? BGS is looking for a talented and energetic individual to join our leadership team as a Project Coordinator.

Program Coordinator

Responsible for effective day to day service delivery & ensures excellent Customer Service is provided. Performs Career Consultant duties as required.  S/he reports directly to Senior Management.  Responsibilities include:

  • Manage the program; achieve program goals & targets;
  • Evaluate service delivery; prepare accountability reports; assist with staff recruitment & training
  • Evaluate project performance; identify, analyze & provide solutions to possible challenges
  • Ensure day to day service meets stakeholder objectives & BGS’s quality expectations
  • Mediate disputes & help staff & clients overcome challenges; contribute to program delivery, client orientation & assessment
  • Collaborate with community organizations; implement marketing & communications plans; develop partnerships with employers & employer organizations
  • Promote the service & Liaise with government representatives, providers & community resources
  • Perform caseload reviews & identify client trends
  • Train team members to ensure service provision meets BGS standards/ Stakeholder expectations
  • Provide Senior Management with accurate & timely information
  • Coordinate & motivate project team; Maintain a professional service environment

Qualifications include:

  • Post-Secondary education in career development, social sciences or related experience
  • Demonstrated success in career & employment service delivery including contract management
  • Minimum 5 years of proven leadership experience
  • Strong communication, organizational & interpersonal competencies that enable: a) effective participation in a team environment including problem solving & conflict resolution skills & b) successful management of time, priorities, tasks, change & stress
  • Enthusiasm & initiative with a commitment to excel in service delivery; a high level of cognitive & emotional intelligence 
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, coaching, listening & counselling abilities 
  • Experience working with individuals who are experiencing difficulty being successful in their employment/career & a commitment to motivate & encourage such participants
  • Skilled in a variety of Career/Employment Planning tools/resources
  • Current knowledge of Edmonton area/ Alberta labour market, providers & community resources
  • Skilled with Mobius. Proficiency with current computer applications is required

Key Performance Criteria for All BGS Staff

  • Ability to meet deadlines, pay attention to detail, & maintain standards of excellence.
  • Loyalty & commitment to the team demonstrated by initiating innovative ways of working.
  • Demonstrate responsibility in relation to the completion of tasks & the willingness to help other team members’ as required.
  • Present a professional image, excellent customer service, strong written & verbal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure & within time constraints
  • Instinct to problem solve quickly, Excellent team player & a “Can Do” Attitude
  • Mediate disputes & help staff & clients overcome challenges; contribute to program delivery, client orientation & assessment
     

Are you ready to come join our Team? We’re waiting for you!!

If this sounds like you, Apply Now!

Submit resumes, quoting PC 24-01 in the subject line to [email protected]