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Bilingual Program Officer at PEI Public Service Commission

Date Posted: January 31, 2023
Application Deadline: February 09, 2023
Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Job Category:

  • Business, Accounting and Marketing
Job Start Date: February 10, 2023
Job Location: In Office Position (Charlottetown, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $28.08 - $35.14 per hour (Level 15)
Hours Per Week: 37.5

Job Description

The purpose of the Bilingual Program Officer is to meet with clients (individuals, employers, and industry and non-government organizations) to identify and support workforce needs and requirements. Under the guidance of the Program Coordinator, the Bilingual Program Officer is instrumental in promoting the programs available, the processes involved and criteria of eligibility to stakeholders, community organizations, individuals and local businesses. The Bilingual Program Officer is responsible to administer agreements through the various stages of the project life cycle, from development and assessment of applications through to recommendation and agreement signing. Once the agreement is in place, the Bilingual Program Officer is the liaison with the applicant and the sponsor organization or training provider, monitoring agreement progress and supporting parties through any areas of concern, processing payments and closing the file.

Duties will include:

  • Providing information, advice and guidance to applicants requesting support through the Employee Benefits and Support Measures as per the Labour Market Transfer Agreements;
  • Establishing and maintaining relationships with external service providers, stakeholders, employers and client groups to support program delivery;
  • Assessing applications, business plans, proposals and action plans based on policies, labour market information and risk associated with the plan, and preparing recommendations to support or decline the application to management;
    Providing decision to clients of application outcome including approvals and declines;
  • Monitoring activities and outcomes to ensure participants are meeting anticipated timelines;
  • Monitoring service provider agreements for accountability reporting requirements and compliance with system action plan maintenance, and providing feedback and support to meet outcomes as defined by the agreement;
  • Assisting clients with the development of Return to Work Action Plans;
  • Providing employers, organizations and client groups with information on suitable programs, and assisting with development of applications and proposals to support local labour market needs;
  • Representing the Department on various committees and at various events to promote programs and services to community groups, organizations, employers and Island residents;
  • Leading initiatives to provide outreach services to jobseekers and employers;
  • Other duties related to programs and services delivered by the Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • University degree in Business Administration or related field;
  • Extensive experience responding to a variety of inquiries and requests from the general public and private sector, involving, obtaining and providing information, and with integrated computer systems and MS Office applications;
  • Considerable experience in managing and administering programs to the general public, and with reviewing financial transactions and monitoring budgets and/or applying general finance and administration policies and processes;
  • Experience in negotiating contracts, project management and design, including research, reporting and feedback, and in effective problem-solving techniques;
  • Demonstrated equivalencies will be considered.
  • Displays strong judgement and analytical skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; and  Good previous work and attendance record and an acceptable criminal record check.
  • Must be bilingual (French)

Other Qualifications:

  • Experience with administering a high volume of contracts (75+) or managing contracts over $100,000, and working with various levels of Government and community organizations is considered an asset;
  • Ability to work under pressure and establish work priorities, to establish effective working relationships required to work as an effective team member, and to work independently with minimal supervision considered an asset;
  • Knowledge of various Federal and Provincial acts and regulations (FOIPP, EI, etc.), and of resources and programs available through other government departments or community organizations considered an asset;
  • Driver's license and access to reliable transportation


How to Apply

Submit your application online at: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobs/api/position/56985?format=html


Company Information

Company Name: PEI Public Service Commission

Address: 105 Rochford Street

City/Town: Charlottetown

Postal/Zip Code: C1A 7N8

Province/State: PEI

Country: Canada

Website: https://www.gov.pe.ca/jobspei/


Company Contact

Contact Person: Janet Horne

Contact Person Job Title: Bilingual Recruitment Coordinator

Telephone: 902-393-4976

Email: jmhorne@ihis.org