Employment Consultant

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is seeking an Employment Consultant for our Elm Street location in Sudbury. This full-time position provides guidance on employment programs, job searching, education options, and career planning within YMCA values.

Under the Program Manager, you will determine eligibility, develop client action plans, identify job postings, and meet with clients regularly to monitor progress. A college diploma or degree and bilingualism are required.

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in social sciences or related field.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in personal and/or vocational counselling.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and a strong team player.
• Solid knowledge of community resources.
• Bilingualism in both official languages required.
• Current and Satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector.

Responsibilities

• Determine program eligibility.
• Separate stabilization needs from employment needs and refer to other support services as required.
• Lead clients in development of an action plan to acquire information, skills and resources to achieve career goals.
• Identify appropriate job postings and refer clients.
• Participate in meetings to assist in the case management process.
• Meet with clients regularly to ensure progress, provide support and conduct follow-ups.
• Maintain individual files to program funders and YMCA Employment Services standards.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Knowledge of community resources

Bilingual (English & French)

Self-motivated

Police record check required

Education

College diploma or University degree in social sciences

Job description

Posted Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.

At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.

To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website .

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.

We are currently looking for an Employment Consultant to join our team of committed professionals. Full-Time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Elm Street location in Sudbury.

Under the leadership of the Program Manager, the Employment Consultant provides assistance, information, and counselling on all aspects of employment programs, job searching, education options, and career planning. This job is also responsible for ensuring optimum employment and training outcomes while maintaining YMCA values.

START DATE : September 14, 2026

RATE OF PAY : $ 51,705.55/- Annually

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

• College diploma or University degree in social sciences or related field
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in personal and or vocational counselling
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and a strong team player
• Solid knowledge of community resources
• Bilingualism in both official languages required
• Current and Satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Determine program eligibility
• Separate stabilization needs from employment needs and refer to other support services as required
• Lead clients in development of an action plan in order to acquire the necessary information, skills and or resources to achieve their career goals
• Identify the appropriate job postings and refer clients
• Participate in internal and external meetings to assist in the case management process
• Meet with clients on a regular basis to ensure progress, provide support, and conduct follow-ups
• Maintain individual files to the standards set out by the program funders and YMCA Employment Services

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.

Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.

Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.

YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.

Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/ . or https://www.icascanada.ca . Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.