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Manager, Labour Supply Initiatives (Richmond) ( Canada Line (Richmond--Brighouse))
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Manager, Labour Supply Initiatives
Competition Number: 22 - September 2011
Status: Term Contract to March 31st 2013
Location: Richmond
Submit your covering letter and resume by Sunday, October 09, 2011 by email to HumanResources@itabc.ca - and be sure to include your name , "22" and "Labour Supply" in the subject line, or your application may not reach the appropriate person.
ABOUT US
Established as a crown corporation in 2004 to oversee and expand BC's industry training and apprenticeship system, ITA works with industry and employers, trainees and apprentices, labour unions and training providers to meet industry's current and future training needs.
Our success depends on a strong team of about 60 skilled and passionate people dedicated to making a difference. Attracting and investing in outstanding talent, ITA is a customer-service focused organization with deep provincial reach and broad national influence.
We strive to keep our employees challenged, support them with professional development, and recognize and reward their contributions.
For an additional view into our world, we invite you to visit our website: http://itabc.ca/Page74.aspx
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Manager, Labour Supply Initiatives is responsible for the overall management of the ITA activities associated with the Labour Market Agreement (LMA) The ITA LMA programs target women, immigrants and aboriginal people . The manager will play an active role in the management of the LMA funding plan and the relationship with the Labour Market Programs Branch, Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, as well as the management of the women and immigrant LMA programs.
Reporting and Relationships
This position manages a Coordinator direct report, and liaises regularly with the executive team and all internal departments within ITA: Program Standards, Customer Service, Training Deliver, Strategy and Policy, and Corporate Support . Externally the position liaises with other managers, training providers, ministries, and contractors or executive directors of agencies.
Compensation
Remuneration commensurate with experience. The ITA offers a highly competitive benefits package and perks which include:
• 3 weeks vacation to start, floater days, and flexible working schedule
• Eligible for annual bonus and pension contributions
• A newly renovated office space situated on the Canada Line (Richmond--Brighouse, adjacent to Richmond Centre)
• healthy living program
• generous professional development plan
• extensive extended health and dental plans that are 100% employer paid with the exception of LTD and Life Insurance.
Responsibilities/Accountabilities
• Manage the LMA funding plan and related finance activities.
• Develop and manage LMA projects - including design and delivery - that assist LMA eligible participants to participate successfully in industry training programs by reducing the barriers to participation.
• Apply ITA project management processes to manage all phases of each LMA project where appropriate.
• Coordinate and assist with LMA contract management process.
• Manage partner agency relationships and expectations with regards to individual projects.
• Oversee and ensure quality assurance of the administration systems and administration services for LMA Initiatives.
• Oversee and support LMA project managers and administrators with project planning, monitoring and reporting.
• Respond to inquiries from ITA staff, ministry staff, stakeholders and potential LMA participants.
• Work with the ITA Communications Manager to develop, maintain and distribute LMA information resources.
• Work with ITA Strategy and Policy staff to ensure that LMA projects align with and support the ITA's strategic objectives in addition to LMA specific objectives.
• Evaluate and report on collective success of LMA funded programs.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ EDUCATION
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience with the following expertise:
o working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders
o high volume, complex project management
o forecasting, budgeting, developing project plans
o program administration and management
• Familiarity with labour market and outreach programs
• Post secondary degree in relevant field.
Preferred
• Experience working with target group programming (e.g., immigrant workers, youth, women, etc.) as well as knowledge of service providers who have facilitated training with the target groups.
• Work experience in labour market and outreach programs or an understanding of the labour market and the complexities of the BC economy.
• A qualification in adult training and course development.
• Supervisory experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
1. Relationship Building: Strong aptitude for building and maintaining cross cultural relationships and networks.
2. Teamwork and co-operation: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems and make decisions. Ability to work with individuals and organizations from a wide variety of cultures, abilities and perspectives, particularly with those from marginalized groups.
3. Planning/Organizing: Sets priorities, develops work schedules, monitors progress towards goals, and tracks details, data, information and activities.
4. Communication: Speaks, listens and writes in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. Excellent public speaking and presentation skills as well as conflict resolution and active listening skills. Effectively accesses and uses information to inform, influence and persuade others.
5. Problem Solving and Analysis: Assesses challenges to identify causes, gathers and processes relevant information, generates possible solutions, and makes recommendations and resolves situations.
6. Leadership: Ability to influence with integrity and obtain trust and respect from stakeholders.
7. Bias for Action/Results Orientation: Uses initiative and a proactive approach to take action and focuses on achieving desired outcomes.
8. Energy: Demonstrates high levels of passion, energy, or stamina for a demanding role.
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!
Submit your covering letter and resume by Sunday, October 09, 2011 by email to HumanResources@itabc.ca - and be sure to include your name , "22" and "Labour Supply" in the subject line, or your application may not reach the appropriate person.
We kindly ask that applications be sent by email only - no fax or mail applications - and we ask for no phone calls please. Applicants will receive an emailed response confirming receipt of their resume submission. Due to the high number of applications the ITA receives, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Periodic updates regarding recent postings are published on our career page after the application deadline has expired.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the ITA.
Published at 28-09-2011
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