Employment Consultant (Multiple Locations)

ACCES Employment; Barrie; Vor Ort; CAD 54.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

RRSP matching program

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Benefits package

Zusammenfassung

ACCES Employment in Barrie, Ontario, seeks an Employment Consultant to deliver employment services, counseling, and referrals to a diverse client base. You will run workshops, build community relationships, and maintain client files while advocating for clients’ employment and training needs.

The role requires post-secondary education in related fields or relevant experience, strong English communication, and willingness to work flexible hours.

Qualifikationen

• Post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling or related field or 5 years related experience.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and self-management skills for working with clients and partners.
• Knowledge of job search and labour market trends; strong outreach to employers.
• Experience in case and file management and presenting/facilitating sessions.
• Proficiency with MS Office and familiarity with online platforms like Salesforce.

Aufgaben

• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake, assessment, counseling, and referrals.
• Facilitate workshops to prepare clients for marketing themselves to employers.
• Develop relationships with community organizations for referrals and opportunities.
• Maintain active caseload with thorough file management.
• Advocate for clients regarding employment, training, and equitable access to services.
• Meet monthly statistical requirements and track activities accurately.
• Conduct needs assessments and career testing in groups or individually.
• Assist clients using ACCES resources and connect them with employers.
• Market ACCES services to employers to place clients in jobs.
• Participate fully as an equal member of the employment consulting team.

Kenntnisse

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Client advocacy

Outreach/marketing

Case and file management

Presentation & facilitation

Flexibility evenings/weekends

Bilingual value

Ausbildung

Post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling or related field

Tools

MS Office

Salesforce

Zoom

MS Teams

Webex

Jobbeschreibung

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, and Canada. ACCES helps more than 57,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for profit organization, ACCES provides employment services that connect jobseekers, including newcomers, youth, women and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada's population.

We are looking for skilled talent who thrives in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Employment Consultant is responsible for providing employment services for clients. The individual in this position will work in collaboration with their project team and other ACCES employees, along with community partner agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counseling and referrals
• Facilitate workshops that will prepare clients to market themselves to employers and to find and maintain employment
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners to make appropriate referrals
• Maintain an active caseload, including all file management responsibilities
• Advocate on behalf of clients whenever necessary, including support in areas of employment, skills training, social assistance and equitable access to services
• Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain professional and effective information tracking systems on all activities performed
• Conduct needs assessments and career testing in individual and/or group settings
• Provide professional support to clients using ACCES resource services
• Develop relationships with private and public sector employers in order to market ACCES services and clients and place clients in jobs
• Participate fully and responsibly as an equal member of an employment consulting team
• And other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education or a related field and/or 5 years directly related work experience
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills to work effectively with clients, co‑workers, outside agencies and employers
• Thorough knowledge of all facets of job search and career development including an understanding of labour market trends and resources
• Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach\marketing of clients and services to employers
• Demonstrated experience in case and file management
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience working in an MSOffice environment; familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)
• Online facilitation experience is a strong asset (in particular, experience with using Zoom, MS Teams, and Webex).
• Knowledge of/experience working with marginalized communities, including youth, newcomers, and internationally trained professionals who may be experiencing employment barriers is an asset
• Previous experience with Employment Ontario Programs is an asset
• Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate is an asset
• Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset
• Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

Job status: Unionized

Contract Length: Contract length is determined by the program, with opportunities for extension

Salary: $59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our mission, values, and operations. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada. We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients. Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.