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• Program Coordinator – Occupation-Specific Language and Skills Training for Early Childhood Assistants

  

  27 April 2021

  We are looking for a client-oriented individual with solid analytical, project management, communication, organization and teamwork skills to coordinate the activities of the project. This position will be accountable for coordinating the research, development, testing and evaluation of the training.  This includes day-to-day operations of research and data collection activities, coordinating staff and resources, planning and performing project activities, ongoing engagement and communication with external partners, overseeing the development and delivery of the program curriculum, and conducting the program reporting and evaluation.

  The Program Coordinator will work with a dedicated team of professionals who are highly committed to our community and who support employment and settlement needs, develop employer and community partnerships, and are all strong leaders in their fields of expertise. 

  This is a part-time (17.5 hours per week), fixed term contract until March 31, 2022

• Client Engagement Worker - Maternity Leave

  

  15 April 2021

  We are looking for a team member who works as part of an integrated team. This includes but is not limited to employment coaching and settlement counselling as part of a broader mission of community engagement. In the role of Client Engagement Worker (Employment Specialist), you will provide a wide range of employment services and supports to assist community members, including newcomers, obtain stable employment and other skills advancement opportunities.

  This role requires the strength to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances and the flexibility to respond creatively to enable individuals and families to become valued contributors to their community’s social and economic development. As part of the team, you are willing to take on challenges, rethink current models of service delivery and work proactively to bring out the best in community members, staff and yourself.

  As a key member, you will be working with a dedicated team of professionals, who are highly committed to our community and who support employment and settlement needs, develop employer and community partnerships and are all strong leaders in their fields of expertise.

• Program Coordinator – International Medical Graduates Program Temporary Contract

  

  14 April 2021

  We are looking for a Program Coordinator that will play an active leadership role in supporting the delivery of the Alternative Careers in Health Promotion & Education for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) Program (ACiHPE). This position will be responsible for recruiting and registering program participants; supporting participants to participate in the programs and to navigate and connect with other LEF’s services; facilitating communication among staff, participants, program partners, and other stakeholders; and participating in other program delivery activities such as revising program curriculum, documentation, and evaluation.  This position will also support efforts to secure work placements and other practical volunteer opportunities to enhance participants’ job readiness. In addition, the Program Coordinator will take on other daily administrative tasks to guarantee smooth operations including, but not limited to, documentation and reporting of program expenditures and activities, organizing training schedules, program logistics, and maintaining an inventory of program supplies.     

  The Program Coordinator will be working with a dedicated team of professionals who are highly committed to our community and who support employment and settlement needs, develop employer and community partnerships, and are all strong leaders in their fields of expertise.

  This is a contract position that will end on September 30th, 2021.

• Summer Program Worker

  

  12 April 2021

  We are delivering an online innovative Summer Program geared to current Language Training clients and other learners of English, with an emphasis on language learning activities, leadership development, job preparation, family activities and community engagement.  We are currently looking for a Summer Program Worker to oversee and lead its full implementation who will collaborate with LEF Staff, volunteers, community members and clients in the planning and coordination of the Summer Program.  

• We are open online!

  

  09 April 2021

• Quilt on Weston Rd. March 9th Neighbourhood Discussion Report

  

  09 April 2021

  40+ Mount Dennis community members joined LEF virtually on March 9th, 2021 to discuss ideas and concerns regarding the Quilt on Weston development project, and were also invited to complete a virtual poll. The resulting report from this first of many virtual neighbourhood discussions is now available and can be viewed on our website here: https://lefca.org/reports/march-9-assessment/index.html

• Grant Writer & Researcher

  

  07 April 2021

  Position Summary:

  The Grant Writer and Researcher will strengthen LEF’s capacity for grant and report writing, research, impact evaluation and communications to our community.

  This role will identify, define, and develop funding sources to support existing and planned program activities as well as coordinate the development, writing, and submission of grant proposals and reports.  Primary responsibilities include draft preparation of proposals, grant applications, and requisite In addition, this individual will be responsible for reviewing and editing Client Engagement content for consistent language and voice of department for internal and external communications purposes including digital channels.

  We are looking for caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our team and become part of a progressive non-profit organization.

• Senior Manager - Operations

  

  07 April 2021

  This position will focus on the operations and services of our integrated model.   It will strengthen Client Engagement’s capacity for planning, executing projects based on best practices, communicating program impacts and outcomes and nurturing reflective practices for growth. This position will oversee LEF’s Newcomer Services, Language Training, Employment Services and Community Engagement programs and will nurture the design, implementation, and incubation of new projects/initiatives. This role will work closely with LEF’s Digital Communications Department and Grant Writer and Researcher to solidify and oversee client and community online engagement.

  To be successful in this role, the Sr. Manager will need to try ideas and new approaches to our work, which means taking risks, learning from failures and working with others to document successes.

  This is a people management role as well, so a focus on team development and engagement is important and key to program and client success.

• Senior Manager - Impacts and Evaluations

  

  07 April 2021

  The Sr. Manager Impacts and Evaluation acts as a catalyst of LEF’s strategic priorities including responsive growth, knowledge sharing, and strengthening of foundational systems. This position will strengthen LEF’s capacity for grant writing, research, reflection, planning, focusing on program quality measurement and improvement, administrative efficiencies, leveraging the strengths of staff, and strategy implementation. This position will also oversee LEF Skills Advancement Training, Employment, Internationally Trained Professionals, and Employer Engagement programs and support the incubation of new projects.

  To be successful in this role, the Sr. Manager will need to try ideas and new approaches to our work, which means taking risks, learning from failures and working with others to document successes.

  This is a people management role and thus a focus on team development and engagement is essential to program and client success.

• Mental Health and Well-being Supports

  

  22 December 2020

  Many children, families and child care and early years staff/providers are experiencing increased stress and anxiety, feelings of isolation and are worried about their health and well-being and that of their family and friends.
  Below are some resources and tips about mental health and well-being to support the child care and early years sector, children, and families.