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Employment Specialist
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Location: Vancouver, with travel throughout Lower Mainland
Position: Full-time permanent, 37.5 hours per week
Compensation: $33.77 per hour, excellent benefits included after successfully completing probationary period
Start Date: September 2025
Join us to advance our vision of Good and Full Lives for Everyone.
pos Abilities assists individuals with developmental disabilities to lead meaningful and healthy lives. We accomplish this by partnering with local communities to provide a comprehensive range of person-centered services for individuals and the families who care for them.
Our employees experience joy, meaning and beauty at work. They have more opportunities to be creative and autonomous, living life doing what they love.
The Employment Specialist is accountable to the Employment Services Assistant Manager and Manager.
The Employment Specialist must have a flexible schedule and have demonstrated the ability to maintain relationships through community marketing. Get to know the satisfaction of changing someone's life Please note: Some work occurs outside of business hours
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- The Employment Specialist works primarily at the posAbilities' Employment Services location and will be required to travel to locations throughout the Lower Mainland to attend meetings with participants and employers.
- Coordinates the gradual and thorough transition of persons served to competitive employment.
- Conducts assessments to find each person's skills, interests, and employment history and career goals. This may include pre-employment assessments, needs assessments to identify barriers
- Assists participants with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, and interview skills.
- Conducts modules on career development and facilitates job club activities
- Assesses need for assistance from additional support services or systems and makes referrals
EDUCATION:
- Diploma (from a recognized university or college) in Career Development, Supported Employment, or Vocational Rehabilitation, or applicable undergraduate degree in Social Services or Adult Education.
EXPERIENCE:
- More than three years up to four of experience working with people with intellectual disabilities
- Experience in job placement, specifically working with persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of local labor market trends and employment opportunities in the Lower Mainland
- Knowledge of the local community's resources and services including services provided in the Community Living field.
- A strong commitment to ensuring that the rights of people with developmental disabilities and other stigmas, living
- and working in the community are protected and respected.
- Demonstrated ability to work within a team setting, with an emphasis on leadership, self-initiative, patience, maturity and tact
- Able to facilitate interactions between strangers
- Demonstrates humility
- Demonstrates awareness of other cultures and minorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Computer literacy including use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and liaise with families, and professionals
- Ability to assess work environments to determine suitability of employment
You MUST have the following:
- Emergency First Aid and CPR level B or C
- Mandt System training,
- Current TB Test
- A clear Criminal Record Check for Children and Vulnerable Adults
- A valid BC driver's license, clean driving record, reliable vehicle with business insurance with minimum $ million liability
YOUR Application:
Please apply with your resume via our website at or via email to . Please note, while we would like to connect with everyone interested in this position, only applicants chosen for interviews will be contacted.
posAbilities is committed to supporting good and full lives, for everyone. Our organization is a place where inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility are integral to our culture and operations. Our goal is to support every person in presenting their true self within the communities where they live and work.
At posAbilities we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace environment, and we actively seek to identify, eliminate and prevent barriers to employment, including those that may be within our hiring process. We recognize that individuals may require accommodations to fully participate in our hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation at any stage of the process, please feel free to reach out to us at for further assistance.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: 33.77 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
Work Location: In person
Bilingual Employment Specialist - Spark Employment Services
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Job Description:
The Employment Specialist is responsible for delivering a holistic approach to employment services, guiding job seekers through the full continuum of counselling, assessments, case management, and employment engagement. This role is focused on providing wrap-around support, addressing the individual needs of clients to help them succeed both in finding and retaining meaningful employment. The Employment Specialist acts as a guide, connecting clients to the necessary resources, tools, and support systems required for long-term success.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive needs assessments to identify barriers and develop tailored action plans for each client
- Administer and interpret assessments that measure employability and educational readiness, providing feedback and recommendations.
- Provide personalized coaching in skills that support successful employment, particularly though not limited to: employment readiness, motivation, job search strategies, resume building, interview techniques, and job placement.
- Support clients through the preparation of job search tools and skills development, including resume reviews, interview coaching, and mock interviews.
- Offer appropriate referrals to external agencies and resources as needed. Provides appropriate referrals to outside agencies as required.
- Maintain regular contact with clients to monitor progress and provide support, adjusting strategies as necessary.
- Works in partnership with community partners including Ontario Works, to provide collaborative services. Conduct case conferences as needed.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree/diploma in a related field (e.g., Social Services, personnel management, Human Resources) or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 1 to 3 years of experience in employment counselling, recruitment, training, and/or human resource management.
- Proficiency in both official languages is required
- Must have a class G license, access to a reliable insured vehicle and have a good driving record
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in working with marginalized populations and understanding of diverse community needs.
- Certification in Employment Coaching, Human Resources, or a related field.
- Familiarity with local labor markets and knowledge of employment services and supports available in the community.
- Strong technical skills and experience with case management software and statistical data tracking.
- Must have a valid class G license, access to a reliable insured vehicle, and a good driving record.
Please email a cover letter and resume to:
Dhwani Bhatia
Organizational Change Manager
dhwanib"at"sudburyemployment.ca
“We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone feels valued and respected. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and will be provided with reasonable accommodations, as needed, to support their participation in the recruitment process and their performance on the job. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to innovative solutions, and we welcome the unique talents and contributions that individuals with disabilities bring to our team. If you require any accommodations or assistance during the application process, please let us know, and we will be happy to accommodate your needs."
Company DescriptionSpark Employment Services
Company DescriptionSpark Employment Services
Employment Consultant
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We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.
Job DescriptionAbout the role
Location: Plaza Highway 33, Kelowna, BC V1X 1X8
Travel Expectations: Between Centres to support operational coverage within the Kelowna, West Kelowna or Rutland Centres
Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for aassisting clients to find and maintain employment. This role ensures successful outcomes for the client while ensuring all contract deliverables are achieved. The process of Case Management involves developing a positive relationship with the client, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate for each client.
Key factors in Case Management include assisting clients with job placement opportunities, contacting employers, building confidence, self-motivation, building their skills, strengths, and abilities to achieve and maintain sustainable employment.
Who we're looking for
You love communication and using your customer service focus to assist clients to find employment. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll motivate and support clients through employment-specific training opportunities. With a professional but empathetic lens, you’ll manage multiple client cases with the end goal of helping clients achieve and maintain sustainable employment, increased independence and self-sufficiency.
As a member of our strong and caring team, you will make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring WorkBC clients achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.
What you’ll do
- Assess clients to determine eligibility and ability to look for work as part of a larger, individual action plan
- Case management of approximately 80-100 assigned clients in the primary information system (ICM), including, documentation in client eligibility determination, recording client progress, and referrals to interventions and results
- Meet WorkBC program goals and service utilization targets
- Maintain strong partner relationships internally and externally
- Work proactively to maintain Centre job board
- Attend Job Fairs and other employer related networking opportunities
- Host community and employer events
- Research and identify employers and sector opportunities on behalf of clients
What you bring
- Post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field
- Case Management experience required
- Experience coaching and mentoring clients, working with individuals with complex barriers and inclusion groups, and building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholders
- Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources and government assistance programs
- Knowledge of job search techniques, career development tools and issues relating to unemployment
- Strong digital literacy including social media and Microsoft Office Suite
- Adherence to confidentiality and professional codes of conduct
Preferred Criteria
- Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation
- Experience with provincial government and other online tools such as ICM and online employment services
For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here.
Additional Information
What we offer
- Competitive salary of $54,300 per year
- Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
- RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
- The opportunity to do work that makes a difference!
ICWCGWORKBCKEL
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter
WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.
WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.
Passion and Lived Experience Matter!
If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.
Employment Consultant
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Company Description
We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.
Job DescriptionAbout the role
Location: # Gordon Drive, Kelowna BC, V1Y 3H4
Travel Expectations: Between Centres to support operational coverage within the Kelowna, West Kelowna or Rutland Centres
Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for assisting clients to find and maintain employment. This role ensures successful outcomes for the client while ensuring all contract deliverables are achieved. The process of Case Management involves developing a positive relationship with the client, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate for each client.
Key factors in Case Management include assisting clients with job placement opportunities, contacting employers, building confidence, self-motivation, building their skills, strengths, and abilities to achieve and maintain sustainable employment.
Who we're looking for
You love communication and using your customer service focus to assist clients to find employment. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll motivate and support clients through employment-specific training opportunities. With a professional but empathetic lens, you’ll manage multiple client cases with the end goal of helping clients achieve and maintain sustainable employment, increased independence and self-sufficiency.
As a member of our strong and caring team, you will make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring WorkBC clients achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.
What you’ll do
- Assess clients to determine eligibility and ability to look for work as part of a larger, individual action plan
- Case management of approximately 80-100 assigned clients in the primary information system (ICM), including, documentation in client eligibility determination, recording client progress, and referrals to interventions and results
- Meet WorkBC program goals and service utilization targets
- Maintain strong partner relationships internally and externally
- Work proactively to maintain Centre job board
- Attend Job Fairs and other employer related networking opportunities
- Host community and employer events
- Research and identify employers and sector opportunities on behalf of clients
What you bring
- Post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field
- Case Management experience required
- Experience coaching and mentoring clients, working with individuals with complex barriers and inclusion groups, and building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholders
- Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources and government assistance programs
- Knowledge of job search techniques, career development tools and issues relating to unemployment
- Strong digital literacy including social media and Microsoft Office Suite
- Adherence to confidentiality and professional codes of conduct
Preferred Criteria
- Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation
- Experience with provincial government and other online tools such as ICM and online employment services
For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here.
Additional Information
What we offer
- Competitive salary of $54,300 per year
- Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
- RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
- Ongoing learning and development opportunities
- Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
- A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
- The opportunity to do work that makes a difference!
ICWCGWORKBCKEL
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter
WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.
WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.
Passion and Lived Experience Matter!
If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.
Employment Counsellor
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VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.
VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves.
We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.
We are looking for a Permanent Full-time, Employment Counsellor based out of our Scarborough location.
Key Job Functions
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of job seekers.
- Achieve individual and team performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time, even in high-pressure environments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders to generate and manage client referrals.
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other key factors.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized Employment Action Plans aimed at achieving long-term job stability.
- Provide ongoing, face-to-face and virtual pre-employment support, including career counseling, job search training, skill-building, work preparation, and related services as outlined in the Employment Action Plan.
- Facilitate 1:1 interview preparation and mock interview sessions with clients in advance of potential or scheduled job interviews, tailoring each session to the client’s individual needs/barriers and the job opportunity.
- Provides 1:1 support to clients to assist with job matching and advocating for the client to secure an interview/employment.
- Facilitate engaging and informative 3-day workshop series with clients in relation to Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Career Development and Support and provide ongoing support to move the client forward into the 12-month retention program for clients closest to the labour market.
- Guide clients in accessing community resources to enhance job readiness, facilitating and monitoring referrals as required.
- Identify and arrange necessary accommodation and resources to help clients sustain employment.
- Provide services in a professional, welcoming, and safe manner while ensuring confidentiality and respect for client privacy.
- Stay informed about current labor market trends and emerging opportunities in local and regional industries.
- Assess and determine Job Seeker Financial Supports to facilitate skills development initiatives for clients (i.e., assessments, employment-related transportation, attire and grooming, work equipment and supplies, etc.)
- Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets.
- Collaborates with client to develop a career development support plan supporting career retention and career progression.
- Monitors and supports the client during job trials and placements through ongoing engagement and support.
- Works with your Supervisor to monitor and achieve individual targets – allocation and expenditure of Jobseeker Financial Supports, job matches to open job opportunities, successful transition of job starts clients to Post-Employment, client satisfaction.
- Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their action plan with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.
- Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing proof of employment documentation. Administers placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance.
- Perform additional duties as required to support the role's objectives.
Skills & Abilities
- Critical Thinking/Problem
- Active Listening Skills
- Rapport Building
- Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Information gathering skills.
- Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
- Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision making.
- Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Communication
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
- Comfortable with managing targets
If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation at any stage in the process, please notify us by clicking here. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for recruitment purposes only.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team.
Employment Counsellor
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.
VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves.
We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.
We are looking for a Permanent Full-time, Employment Counsellor based out of our Scarborough location.
Key Job Functions
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of job seekers.
- Achieve individual and team performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time, even in high-pressure environments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders to generate and manage client referrals.
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other key factors.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized Employment Action Plans aimed at achieving long-term job stability.
- Provide ongoing, face-to-face and virtual pre-employment support, including career counseling, job search training, skill-building, work preparation, and related services as outlined in the Employment Action Plan.
- Facilitate 1:1 interview preparation and mock interview sessions with clients in advance of potential or scheduled job interviews, tailoring each session to the client’s individual needs/barriers and the job opportunity.
- Provides 1:1 support to clients to assist with job matching and advocating for the client to secure an interview/employment.
- Facilitate engaging and informative 3-day workshop series with clients in relation to Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Career Development and Support and provide ongoing support to move the client forward into the 12-month retention program for clients closest to the labour market.
- Guide clients in accessing community resources to enhance job readiness, facilitating and monitoring referrals as required.
- Identify and arrange necessary accommodation and resources to help clients sustain employment.
- Provide services in a professional, welcoming, and safe manner while ensuring confidentiality and respect for client privacy.
- Stay informed about current labor market trends and emerging opportunities in local and regional industries.
- Assess and determine Job Seeker Financial Supports to facilitate skills development initiatives for clients (i.e., assessments, employment-related transportation, attire and grooming, work equipment and supplies, etc.)
- Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets.
- Collaborates with client to develop a career development support plan supporting career retention and career progression.
- Monitors and supports the client during job trials and placements through ongoing engagement and support.
- Works with your Supervisor to monitor and achieve individual targets – allocation and expenditure of Jobseeker Financial Supports, job matches to open job opportunities, successful transition of job starts clients to Post-Employment, client satisfaction.
- Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their action plan with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.
- Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing proof of employment documentation. Administers placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance.
- Perform additional duties as required to support the role's objectives.
Skills & Abilities
- Critical Thinking/Problem
- Active Listening Skills
- Rapport Building
- Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Information gathering skills.
- Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
- Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision making.
- Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Communication
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
- Comfortable with managing targets
If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation at any stage in the process, please notify us by clicking here. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for recruitment purposes only.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team.
Employment Counsellor
Posted 4 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.
VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves.
We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.
We are looking for a Permanent Full-time, Employment Counsellor based out of our Toronto location.
Key Job Functions
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of job seekers.
- Achieve individual and team performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time, even in high-pressure environments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders to generate and manage client referrals.
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other key factors.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized Employment Action Plans aimed at achieving long-term job stability.
- Provide ongoing, face-to-face and virtual pre-employment support, including career counseling, job search training, skill-building, work preparation, and related services as outlined in the Employment Action Plan.
- Facilitate 1:1 interview preparation and mock interview sessions with clients in advance of potential or scheduled job interviews, tailoring each session to the client’s individual needs/barriers and the job opportunity.
- Provides 1:1 support to clients to assist with job matching and advocating for the client to secure an interview/employment.
- Facilitate engaging and informative 3-day workshop series with clients in relation to Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Career Development and Support and provide ongoing support to move the client forward into the 12-month retention program for clients closest to the labour market.
- Guide clients in accessing community resources to enhance job readiness, facilitating and monitoring referrals as required.
- Identify and arrange necessary accommodation and resources to help clients sustain employment.
- Provide services in a professional, welcoming, and safe manner while ensuring confidentiality and respect for client privacy.
- Stay informed about current labor market trends and emerging opportunities in local and regional industries.
- Assess and determine Job Seeker Financial Supports to facilitate skills development initiatives for clients (i.e., assessments, employment-related transportation, attire and grooming, work equipment and supplies, etc.)
- Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets.
- Collaborates with client to develop a career development support plan supporting career retention and career progression.
- Monitors and supports the client during job trials and placements through ongoing engagement and support.
- Works with your Supervisor to monitor and achieve individual targets – allocation and expenditure of Jobseeker Financial Supports, job matches to open job opportunities, successful transition of job starts clients to Post-Employment, client satisfaction.
- Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their action plan with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.
- Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing proof of employment documentation. Administers placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance.
- Perform additional duties as required to support the role's objectives.
Skills & Abilities
- Critical Thinking/Problem
- Active Listening Skills
- Rapport Building
- Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Information gathering skills.
- Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
- Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision making.
- Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Communication
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
- Comfortable with managing targets
If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation at any stage in the process, please notify us by clicking here. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for recruitment purposes only.
While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team.
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Employment Counsellor
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Job Description
VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.
VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves.
We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.
We are looking for a Permanent Full-time, Employment Counsellor based out of our Toronto location.
Key Job Functions
- Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of job seekers.
- Achieve individual and team performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time, even in high-pressure environments.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders to generate and manage client referrals.
- Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other key factors.
- Collaborate with clients to develop personalized Employment Action Plans aimed at achieving long-term job stability.
- Provide ongoing, face-to-face and virtual pre-employment support, including career counseling, job search training, skill-building, work preparation, and related services as outlined in the Employment Action Plan.
- Facilitate 1:1 interview preparation and mock interview sessions with clients in advance of potential or scheduled job interviews, tailoring each session to the client’s individual needs/barriers and the job opportunity.
- Provides 1:1 support to clients to assist with job matching and advocating for the client to secure an interview/employment.
- Facilitate engaging and informative 3-day workshop series with clients in relation to Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Career Development and Support and provide ongoing support to move the client forward into the 12-month retention program for clients closest to the labour market.
- Guide clients in accessing community resources to enhance job readiness, facilitating and monitoring referrals as required.
- Identify and arrange necessary accommodation and resources to help clients sustain employment.
- Provide services in a professional, welcoming, and safe manner while ensuring confidentiality and respect for client privacy.
- Stay informed about current labor market trends and emerging opportunities in local and regional industries.
- Assess and determine Job Seeker Financial Supports to facilitate skills development initiatives for clients (i.e., assessments, employment-related transportation, attire and grooming, work equipment and supplies, etc.)
- Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets.
- Collaborates with client to develop a career development support plan supporting career retention and career progression.
- Monitors and supports the client during job trials and placements through ongoing engagement and support.
- Works with your Supervisor to monitor and achieve individual targets – allocation and expenditure of Jobseeker Financial Supports, job matches to open job opportunities, successful transition of job starts clients to Post-Employment, client satisfaction.
- Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their action plan with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.
- Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing proof of employment documentation. Administers placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance.
- Perform additional duties as required to support the role's objectives.
Skills & Abilities
- Critical Thinking/Problem
- Active Listening Skills
- Rapport Building
- Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Information gathering skills.
- Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
- Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision making.
- Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
- Self-motivated
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Customer Service
- Initiative
- Communication
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
- Comfortable with managing targets
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