We are accepting applications for:

IMMIGRATION & WORKFORCE

DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST

Economic Development

The Immigration & Workforce Development Specialist position exists to assist eligible employers with meeting chronically vacant labour needs through the hiring of foreign nationals or individuals in Canada on legal status. Immigration programs have two key priorities, filling labour needs in the community for which employers have been unable to hire local, regional and national candidates and to successfully retain endorsed applicants in the community once they receive permanent residency.

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12, G.E.D., C.A.E.C., or Mature High School Diploma.
• Post-secondary diploma in Business, or Economic Development or demonstrated experience and education equivalent;
• Hold and maintain Class 5 Province of Manitoba driver’s license, and have daily access to a personal vehicle;
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in the field of economic development, workforce development and/or business, demonstrating the ability to perform the duties required;
• Demonstrated experience in budgeting financial analysis and;
• Competency in the use of Microsoft Office.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Post-secondary course work (or equivalent experience) in the areas relevant to the job responsibilities.

 NOTE: The qualifications are not intended to limit the opportunities for interested candidates but provide the candidates with an understanding of the level of expertise required in this position.

Competition #240100

Please Apply with a Cover Letter and Resume online at: http://jobbank.brandon.ca

Posted on: October 7, 2024

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on October 22, 2024

This opportunity is open to all applicants; however, first consideration will be given to current City of Brandon CUPE employees.

The selection process for this competition will include testing and an interview.

The City of Brandon reserves the right to underfill this position.

Rate of Pay: $37.87 – 41.97 per hour. (2023 Rate)

Position Conditions: This is a full-time, permanent position of 36.25 hours per week.

The City of Brandon is committed to an inclusive, barrier free environment and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Accessibility for Manitobans Act (AMA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those advancing in the competition will be contacted. If contacted to participate in the process, please advise if you require an accommodation.

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