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About the Role

Join the YMCA Team as an Employment Navigator and be the spark that ignites the potential in others. This role focuses on developing and implementing local strategies to welcome Francophone clients into the employment system, providing personalized, culturally relevant employment navigation services.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing local strategies to welcome Francophone clients in the employment system
Provide personalized, culturally relevant employment navigation services rooted in Francophone culture, values and language, including needs identification, orientation to available services, and individualized guidance to support clients in achieving their employment goals
Provide one-on-one consultations or small group career counselling and job search assistance sessions
Provide appropriate job seeker financial supports that address and breakdown barriers to employment
Supporting clients through their employment journey including job search assistance, career planning, access to skills development or training, and facilitation of labor market integration
Conduct labour market research and develop integration plans for Francophone job seekers
Building strong relationships with employers, community organizations, and service partners to create an inclusive environment for Francophone job seekers
Coordinate closely with other funded programs to ensure services are complementary and non-duplicative, as outlined in the project’s non-duplication strategy
Host and participate in information events such as resource fairs or sector-specific information sessions
Attend professional networking events such as job fairs, webinars or community events

Requirements

All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment.
Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.
Candidates, please be advised that our recruitment process incorporates AI technology for initial application screening.

Skills

Clear communication and excellent command of the English and French language both spoken and written are required
Computer skills utilizing MS Office applications including email and internet
High level of interpersonal oral and written communication skills with Francophone job seekers including adults, newcomers, persons with disabilities and youth and other clients from various cultures, social and economic backgrounds
Ability to work with and understand employment barriers and client assets
Ability to work with community partners and build and maintain relationships
Ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds and skill levels; particularly Francophones, newcomers and Ontario Works/Ontario Disability Support Program recipients
Awareness of local resources and willingness to develop community supports
Ability to be flexible, adaptable and multi-task in high demand environment
Proven responsibility to coordinate tasks and work as part of a team
Strong organizational and planning skills
Customer service experience is an asset

Location

Windsor YMCA
Wortley YMCA

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

Experience in employment counselling, job development and client management

Education Level

Post-secondary education preferably in employment or career development, social work, social services or combination of education and relevant work experience

Salary/Compensations

$26.00/hour x 40 hours/week

Benefits

Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs
Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually
Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length
Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed
Complimentary access to wellness and counselling services
Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth

About the Company

YMCA of Southwestern Ontario was founded in 1856 and has over 200 locations from Goderich to Point Pelee, and Windsor to Woodstock.
We are one of the largest not-for-profit providers of licensed child care in Canada and have over 100 school age programs across our regions.
We also offer settlement services to newcomers, employment programs, and youth programs.
YMCA of Southwestern Ontario operates one overnight camp on Beausoleil Island in Muskoka, YMCA Camp Queen Elizabeth.
We also have 13 Health & Fitness branches across Southwestern Ontario.
At the Y, our people are central to delivering our mission.
We are committed to the development of healthy communities and welcome people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and abilities.
We provide valuable training and development opportunities to help our team members grow professionally and personally.

Equal Opportunity

The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services.
As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.