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Employment Consultant

Mississauga, Ontario WCG International Consultants Ltd.

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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.

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About the role

Location: In Office / Mississauga 

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for providing solution focused approach to assisting client find and maintain employment. In this role, you will ensure successful outcomes for clients while working to achieve contract deliverables. You will work with an assigned caseload of clients facing multiple barriers to employment and provide a range of supports to clients and their employers for the purpose of ensuring clients maintain their employment. You will work to develop a positive relationship with the client, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the clients to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate.

If you have a background in social services, community services, sales, customer service (particularly recruitment consultants), education, and human resources, you may find you have the skills needed to be a successful Employment Consultant!

What you’ll do

  • 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 community stakeholders 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
  • Conduct initial employer on-site visits to ensure the best working conditions for our clients
  • 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
  • Provide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensures that client privacy is protected
Qualifications

What you bring

  • 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 labour market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues relating to unemployment
  • Excellent documentation and report writing skills, as well as in interviews/assessments, professional resume writing, vocational counselling, and individualized goal setting and planning
  • Solid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conduct
  • Ability to work outside business hours, including in shifts and evenings, when required
  • Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite
  • Employment conditional on obtaining a criminal record check

Preferred:

  • Post-secondary certificate, 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
  • Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification
  • Bilingual (English and French) a strong asset

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here.  



Additional Information

What we offer

  • Competitive salary of $53,820 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!

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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.

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Employment Law Associate

Toronto, Ontario Ignite Talent Solutions

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Employment Law Associate

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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.

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Employment Law and Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

Toronto, Ontario Ignite Talent Solutions

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Employment Law and Litigation Associate (Hybrid)

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Our client is a leading Toronto based pioneer in employment law in Canada. They are currently seeking an employment law associate with experience or interest in the banking and financial services space.

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 4 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.

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Outreach Manager, Employment Services - Job ID #140

Toronto, Ontario JVS Toronto

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Outreach Manager, Employment Services,  Job ID #140
Full-time / Starting ASAP / Jane-Finch

Who is JVS
JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge. Learn about the work we do:

Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.

Program Overview
Our pre-employment and employment programming includes a variety of interventions aimed at supporting vulnerable populations, including youth delivered through different services in the Jane and Finch community.  Services focus on at-risk and multi-barriered youth with an ultimate goal to assist participants with gaining essential employability skills. 

We’re looking for someone who will: 
•    Conduct targeted Community outreach in the Jane and Finch community to increase JVS visibility and ensure JF programs reach intake numbers
•    Partner, liaise and collaborate with community organizations, build and maintain strong relationships with other relevant stakeholders with a focus on Jane and Finch community and youth
•    Focus on meaningful engagement of multi-barriered youth to support their pre-employment preparation and as a result, enrollment in Integrated Employment Services (IES)
•    Lead, organize, coordinate and support delivery of relevant workshops
•    Lead and promote JVS Toronto Youth Services to a wide range of stakeholders and build strategic partnerships through the GTA
•    Identify consultants to deliver various life skills workshops including but not limited to financial literacy and budget management, conflicts resolution and more 
•    Prepare and submit statistical reports and analysis as per funder requirements 
•    Ensure quality assurance systems are in place and adhered to, including standards of practice, benchmarks and customer satisfaction  
•    Analyze and evaluate outreach and program data, develop reports and make recommendations as required by funder and JVS
•    Lead and contribute to cross-JVS projects and initiatives and, as a member of the Management Team, contribute to the agency  

Minimum Qualifications & Experience:
•    A degree or post-secondary diploma 
•     Experience leading programs for youth as well as developing and leading outreach activities 
•    Management experience considered an asset 
•    Effective written and verbal communication and report writing skills for internal and external communications
•    Demonstrated strength in motivating, coaching, problem solving, and decision making
•    Effective organizational and time management skills
•    Strong interpersonal skills, works well without supervision within a team environment and can work with multiple levels of management; culturally sensitive
•    Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency
•    A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position
 

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact HR. 
JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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