ACA - Career and Training Counselor (Loans Program)

Achēv; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Achēv is seeking a Career and Training Counselor to support diverse Canadians and newcomers in their journey towards educational and employment success. The role involves conducting outreach, providing one-on-one guidance, and collaborating with various community resources to ensure clients achieve their goals. If you're passionate about making a positive impact and possess the necessary qualifications, we invite you to apply.

Qualifications

• 1 year of demonstrated training and job search experience.
• Knowledge of Employment and Newcomer Services.
• Experience working with diverse groups, especially newcomers to Canada.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with training and employment action plans and financial counselling.
• Conduct outreach and recruit applicants for the program.
• Draft and analyze reports and handle administrative tasks.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Financial Literacy

Time Management

Education

University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Job description

ACA - Career and Training Counselor (Loans Program)

Job Description

Posted Friday, June 6, 2025 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:59 a.m.

At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.

Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential!

• Assist the Project Manager in the initial set up, ordering of resources, and preparing program materials.
• Conduct program outreach/marketing and recruit and screen applicants for the program.
• Meet with clients for initial character-based assessment to refer to Meridian Credit Union.
• Provide individual one-on-one support/counseling regarding training & employment action plan, financial counselling and job search (meetings and follow-up until loan is paid in full and employment goals satisfied)
• Assist clients to make informed decisions about training selection
• Based on participants’ training & employment action plan, work with participants in liaising with employers/organizations to develop employment opportunities.
• Contact employers/organizations for job shadowing opportunities and conduct follow ups and to engage in problem solving as needed.
• Collect and analyze statistics and program evaluation data and draft monthly/quarterly reports for review by the Manager.
• Draft annual letter and correspondence to Regulatory Bodies and Colleges and quarterly e-blast to clients.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as client booking and data collection/entry.
• Engage in outreach, partnership development and participate in community networking meetings as required
• Provide assistance/back up for each other as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline
• Extensive knowledge of Employment and Newcomer Services
• Demonstrated financial literacy skills and budgeting skills
• Experience in following up referrals, leads and supporting clients in loan applications to Financial Institutions
• Minimum 1 year demonstrated training, job search, and job development experience.
• In-depth understanding of the accreditation process and training providers for newcomer clients
• Knowledge of current job search techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of LMI, job search and recruitment and community resources
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups – especially with newcomers to Canada
• Demonstrated understanding of community resources, programs and services
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Goal oriented highly organized and flexible and adaptable: with superior time management skills
• Demonstrated use of computer technology including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
• Ability to work evenings, weekends or split shifts as necessary

We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free.So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website www.achev.ca