16 Full Time Employment jobs in Brampton

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.

Job Description

Employment Law Associate

Job description

Our client is a leading Toronto based employment law firm. They are currently seeking an experienced associate that will be responsible for conducting research, drafting legal documents, negotiating on behalf of clients, and representing them at all stages of litigation.

Your new role

In this new role you will be required to handle many files through the litigation process both independently and as a member of an experienced team. Conduct legal research and analysis on various legal issues. Prepare and draft legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and pleadings. Represent clients in proceedings including mediations, examinations, pre-trial, and trials. Provide legal advice and guidance to clients. Review and analyze legal documents for accuracy and compliance. Collaborate with colleagues and other professionals to develop legal strategies.

What you will need to succeed

To be considered for this position, you must have minimum of 2 years’ post-call experience, with demonstrated knowledge and interest in employment law and/or litigation. To excel in this role, you should have strong research and analytical skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to negotiate effectively. Additionally, attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently, with appropriate mentorship, are essential for success in this position.

What you will get in return

This is an exciting position that offer great career growth opportunities. The firm offers a range of incentive compensation with salary to be commensurate with experience in field.

What you need to do now

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now', or call us now at for a confidential discussion.

Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill training, employment and settlement services to a diverse population, to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud founder and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. PCPI’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming.

PCPI is seeking a dynamic and reliable employment consultant - retention specialist who is experienced building business relationships, assessing clients’ needs and using a solution-focussed approach to assist clients find and maintain employment.

The Employment Consultant – Retention Specialist will work with an assigned caseload of clients and provide a range of supports to clients and their employers for the purpose of ensuring clients maintain their employment. They will work with a variety of client groups facing multiple barriers to employment. This role will develop a positive relationship with each of their clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positively contribute to monthly individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while managing a challenging workload through prioritization and effective time management
• Develop and maintain relationships with collaborators as part of generating and managing client referrals
• Conduct Assessments to understand and document the client's employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other relevant employment-related factors
• Support the development of an individualized Employment Action Plan to support the client’s journey to securing long-term employment
• Maintain regular face-to-face contact providing pre-employment assistance through vocational advice, job search training, skill development, work preparation and other activities outlined in the Employment Action Plan, supporting a client’s return to employment
• Support clients with awareness and navigation, including accessing community resources to improve their job readiness, including facilitating and following up on referrals as appropriate
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner including but not limited to client documentation/case notes, expenditures, and outcomes, etc.
• Use WCG-IES Case Management System to ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date and submitted within set timeframes
• Continually review the local job market to identify and pursue suitable employment opportunities directly with employers on behalf of our clients, including weekly cold calling and targeted marketing to potential employers
• Conduct initial employer on-site visits to ensure the best working conditions for our clients and negotiate employment opportunity for clients with employer
• Provide individualized job retention support to clients and employers by maintaining regular contact, identifying when the client requires job support and guidance to successfully maintain their employment for 12 months
• Attend presentations at local job fairs and other employer-related networking opportunities
• Monitor client’s employment monthly at a minimum, or more frequently when required and ensure check points are closely monitored and recorded
• Assist the client and/or employer to resolve issues that may impact the client's ability to maintain employment
• Identify and arrange for any accommodations and supports necessary for the client to continue employment
• Coordinate and facilitate required training that will support job retention, including on-the-job training

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensures that client privacy is protected
• Participate in hosting of community and in employer related networking events/opportunities
• Display a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when representing PCPI
• Deliver services in accordance with contractual commitments, IES guidelines, performance requirements and PCPI policies, and procedures
• Other duties as required, including going beyond the job description whenever necessary

Qualification and essential requirements

• Post-secondary degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management)
• Experience in effectively and creatively connecting clients to employers based on mutual needs/benefits
• Experience in Employment Ontario would be ideal, but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and interpreting client assessments; coaching and mentoring clients; working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of the local labor market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues relating to unemployment
• Excellent documentation and writing skills, as well as in interviews/assessments, professional resume writing, vocational counselling, and individualized goal setting and planning
• Fluency in French and/or a second language an asset
• Solid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conduct
• Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite
• Employment conditional on obtaining a criminal record check
• Experience delivering presentations and facilitating workshops
• Possess cultural sensitivity and experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Possess organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-Directed with experience working as part of a team and independently
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an automobile

WORKING CONDITIONS

In-person office setting with some traveling within the GTA and occasional evenings as needed.

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If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to the position, and to join a team of professionals, then we want to hear from you. This is a full-time position with a competitive renumerations.

PCPI offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $53,500 per year with health and dental benefits and 2% RRSP contribution.

In keeping with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in our work environment, we encourage applications from persons from diverse backgrounds.

No telephone enquiries please .

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those whose skills match with the required competencies

Accessibility & Accommodation

PCPI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team at We will work with you to meet your needs.

Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill training, employment and settlement services to a diverse population, to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud founder and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. PCPI’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming.

PCPI is seeking a dynamic and reliable employment consultant - retention specialist who is experienced building business relationships, assessing clients’ needs and using a solution-focussed approach to assist clients find and maintain employment.

The Employment Consultant – Retention Specialist will work with an assigned caseload of clients and provide a range of supports to clients and their employers for the purpose of ensuring clients maintain their employment. They will work with a variety of client groups facing multiple barriers to employment. This role will develop a positive relationship with each of their clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positively contribute to monthly individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while managing a challenging workload through prioritization and effective time management
• Develop and maintain relationships with collaborators as part of generating and managing client referrals
• Conduct Assessments to understand and document the client's employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other relevant employment-related factors
• Support the development of an individualized Employment Action Plan to support the client’s journey to securing long-term employment
• Maintain regular face-to-face contact providing pre-employment assistance through vocational advice, job search training, skill development, work preparation and other activities outlined in the Employment Action Plan, supporting a client’s return to employment
• Support clients with awareness and navigation, including accessing community resources to improve their job readiness, including facilitating and following up on referrals as appropriate
• Complete administrative tasks in a timely manner including but not limited to client documentation/case notes, expenditures, and outcomes, etc.
• Use WCG-IES Case Management System to ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date and submitted within set timeframes
• Continually review the local job market to identify and pursue suitable employment opportunities directly with employers on behalf of our clients, including weekly cold calling and targeted marketing to potential employers
• Conduct initial employer on-site visits to ensure the best working conditions for our clients and negotiate employment opportunity for clients with employer
• Provide individualized job retention support to clients and employers by maintaining regular contact, identifying when the client requires job support and guidance to successfully maintain their employment for 12 months
• Attend presentations at local job fairs and other employer-related networking opportunities
• Monitor client’s employment monthly at a minimum, or more frequently when required and ensure check points are closely monitored and recorded
• Assist the client and/or employer to resolve issues that may impact the client's ability to maintain employment
• Identify and arrange for any accommodations and supports necessary for the client to continue employment
• Coordinate and facilitate required training that will support job retention, including on-the-job training

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensures that client privacy is protected
• Participate in hosting of community and in employer related networking events/opportunities
• Display a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when representing PCPI
• Deliver services in accordance with contractual commitments, IES guidelines, performance requirements and PCPI policies, and procedures
• Other duties as required, including going beyond the job description whenever necessary

Qualification and essential requirements

• Post-secondary degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management)
• Experience in effectively and creatively connecting clients to employers based on mutual needs/benefits
• Experience in Employment Ontario would be ideal, but not essential
• Demonstrated experience in conducting and interpreting client assessments; coaching and mentoring clients; working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds
• Knowledge of the local labor market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues relating to unemployment
• Excellent documentation and writing skills, as well as in interviews/assessments, professional resume writing, vocational counselling, and individualized goal setting and planning
• Fluency in French and/or a second language an asset
• Solid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conduct
• Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite
• Employment conditional on obtaining a criminal record check
• Experience delivering presentations and facilitating workshops
• Possess cultural sensitivity and experience working with people of diverse backgrounds
• Possess organizational, planning and time management skills
• Demonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills
• Self-Directed with experience working as part of a team and independently
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an automobile

WORKING CONDITIONS

In-person office setting with some traveling within the GTA and occasional evenings as needed.

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If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to the position, and to join a team of professionals, then we want to hear from you. This is a full-time position with a competitive renumerations.

PCPI offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $53,500 per year with health and dental benefits and 2% RRSP contribution.

In keeping with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in our work environment, we encourage applications from persons from diverse backgrounds.

No telephone enquiries please .

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those whose skills match with the required competencies

Accessibility & Accommodation

PCPI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team at We will work with you to meet your needs.