Pairing Officer

The Retiree Employment Agency support retirees over 50 who wish to re-enter the labour market and to address employers in the Miramichi, and greater region, short-term (less than 52 consecutive weeks) labour needs by recruiting from a pool of talent through a pairing process.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the John Howard Society of Miramichi Inc., (JHSM) the Pairing Officer identifies and recruit’s retirees over 50 and employers wishing to fill short-term positions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

 Establish and maintain relationships of trust with the retirees and employers.

 Establish a pool of employers who have demonstrated a potential to hire retirees;

 Participate in discussions related to the pairing process;

 Organize networking visits in the greater Miramichi region;

 Create and update the data base of participants in the pairing process;

 Meet the needs of retirees and employers in terms of pairing;

 Develop interview and job preparation tools or connect retirees with the appropriate community resources;

 Promote the Agency's services to employers and retirees;

 Meet the expectations of employers in terms of needs;

 Periodically follow up with retirees and employers;

 Develop a promotion strategy to encourage retirees and employers to register with the Agency;

 Ensure that participants are well equipped for their job search (which could include CV, cover letter, interview, etc.);

 Plan, organize, and deliver workshops for retirees*;

 Help retirees set realistic goals in terms of preparation and integration into the labour market;

 Help retirees recognize their transferable skills;

 Write reports on a regular basis;

 On a quarterly basis, provide survey to retirees and employers who have been paired;

 Other related duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Post-secondary diploma and related work experience. An equivalence in experience may be considered.

 Written and spoken competence in English and French;

 Ability to use social media, various job search websites, and the Microsoft Office suite;

 Good organizational skills;

 Ability to manage several files and projects simultaneously;

 Have communication and interpersonal skills;

 Easy to adapt and quick to learn.

Other requirements

 Possess a means of transportation and a valid drivers license;

 Be willing to travel within the greater Miramichi region (Neguac, Baie-Sainte-Anne, and Rogersville regions).

PROCEDURE – APPLY FOR THE POSITION OF OFFICER

IMPORTANT: Hiring is conditional on a criminal record check

Health and safety measures will be respected for the duration of the pandemic.

TO APPLY

Applicants are asked to send their resume as well as a letter demonstrating their skills and abilities to perform this work, no later than March 10th , 2024 by email to the following address: mmceachern@jhsmiramichi.ca

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for further consideration will be called for an interview.

Schedule:

Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate:

Miramichi, NB E1V 1N9: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required) Language:

Bilingual (required) Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person