6 Full Time Employment jobs in Georgetown

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 Georgetown 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.

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 Georgetown 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.

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 Mississauga 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.

The Neighbourhood Group (TNG) is a multi-service agency that includes Central Neighbourhood House, Neighbourhood Link Support Services and St. Stephen’s Community House

JOB OPPORTUNITY Job# TNG2025-127

POSITION TITLE : Employment Support Worker- ODSP- Danforth Site

DEPARTMENT : Employment Services

STATUS : Contract Full-time, CUPE 7797

# HRS / WEEK: 35

CONTRACT DATE : ASAP until December 31, 2025 or until the return of the incumbent

REPORT TO : Manager, Youth Employment

HOURLY RATE : $29.95

GENERAL DESCRIPTION : The Employment Support Worker-ODSP empowers individuals receiving Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits to overcome complex barriers and achieve meaningful employment. This role provides tailored, wrap-around supports that address participants' unique needs while fostering their confidence and employability and delivers comprehensive retention support for one year after participants begin employment, ensuring sustained success and opportunities for career growth. This position works out of 3036 Danforth Ave and/or 1415 Bathurst St with the ability to travel to various employer locations within Toronto.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Manage a caseload of approximately 100 ODSP recipients annually, with the potential to increase based on program demand/funder requirements. Ensure all service objectives are met including client intake, outcomes, and other performance targets as per funding agreement.

• Conduct assessments of participants' skills, experiences, goals, and barriers to employment utilizing the Common Assessment tool

• Develop individualized Employment Action Plans (EAPs) tailored to participant needs and employment goals and provide ongoing support throughout the job search and first twelve months of employment

• Provide motivational and on-the-job coaching, career exploration, and referrals to external resources (e.g., mental health, education)

• Timely and accurate management of participant files, documentation, and case management system as per funder requirements

• Develop and facilitate job search workshops including job finding clubs, basic computer usage, online applications and current and emerging job search tools

• Provide appropriate referrals to supportive intake, including internal TNGCS referrals, ODSP, and other community agencies

• Act as a champion for participants’ experiences and abilities with employers, community agencies and colleagues

• Identify and match participants with suitable job opportunities based on skills, interests and experience

• Facilitate and negotiate employment opportunities using a decent work lens including comprehensive placement agreements and contracts. Administer contracts with employers including the timely processing and payment of financial incentives

• Conduct employer outreach for new opportunities while ensuring that employers meet all funder eligibility criteria

• Conduct site compliance visits and safety assessments and if required, provide diversity and sensitivity training for employers

• Work with TNGCS Job Development team to create hiring or networking events for active IES participants

• Conduct monitoring visits and provide coaching and support during the first twelve months of employment including identifying and resolving workplace issues that may affect participant success on the job

• Develop and monitor retention strategies, offering additional supports as necessary

REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary diploma/degree in a relevant discipline, which may include Social Work, Human Resources, Career Counselling, or related, and two years’ experience in career counselling, job developing, job carving, job coaching/mentoring with individuals facing complex barriers to employment; or a combined equivalent education and experience

• Demonstrated experience with Persons with Disabilities (PWD) and knowledge of ODSP guidelines

• Ability to achieve program targets including planning for contingencies and identifying solutions to problems to ensure best results

• Share TNGCS’s value of Decent Work for all, and in a resilient, inclusive society in which opportunity, empowerment, and social and economic justice create a better quality of life for all

• Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite, artificial Intelligence (AI) and Case Management Systems, preferably EIOS CaMS and/or WCG FFAI

• The willingness and flexibility to alter schedules and duties to accommodate the needs of clients, the department and/or the agency

• Excellent time management, interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work as a member of a team

• Understanding of local labour market trends, and in coaching and mentoring to support job seekers distant from the labour market

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups; including youth, newcomers, those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ as well as people experiencing poverty and marginalization.

• Ability to work across various sites within the GTA, including TNGCS sites, community partners and ODSP offices. A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is an asset

TNG is committed to reflecting the communities we serve and to nurturing a respectful and inclusive work environment for all. We encourage qualified applicants of all ages, races, colours, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, gender identities, gender expression and sexual orientations to apply. Candidates invited for an interview are encouraged to inform Human Resources in confidence of their accommodation requirement