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About the Role

The Employment Consultant provides employment services for clients in a program supporting single mothers in the Scarborough region. This role collaborates with a project team, employers, community partners, and colleagues to assist clients in preparing for and securing sustainable employment.

Responsibilities

Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counseling, and referrals.
Facilitate workshops to prepare clients for marketing themselves to employers and for finding and maintaining employment.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners for appropriate referrals.
Maintain an active caseload, including all file management responsibilities.
Advocate on behalf of clients for employment, skills training, social assistance, and equitable access to services.
Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain effective information tracking systems.
Conduct needs assessments and career testing in individual and/or group settings.
Provide professional support to clients using ACCES resource services.
Develop relationships with employers to market ACCES services and clients, and to place clients in jobs.
Participate as an equal member of an employment consulting team.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Social Services, Adult Education, or a related field and/or 5 years related work experience.
Experience supporting job seekers facing complex barriers, including women, refugees, newcomers, and other individuals from diverse and underrepresented groups is strongly preferred.
Experience with Integrated Employment Services (IES) is preferred.
Prior experience with Employment Ontario programs is considered an asset.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills.
Thorough knowledge of job search and career development, including labour market trends and resources.
Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach and marketing of clients and services to employers.
Experience in case and file management is required.
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
Proficient in MS Office, with experience using online platforms and database management systems such as Salesforce, EOIS-CaMS, and CaseFLO.
Online facilitation experience is a strong asset (in particular, experience with using Zoom, MS Teams, and Webex).
Experience working with marginalized communities, including newcomer women who may be experiencing employment barriers is an asset.
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate is an asset.
Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset.
Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.

Skills

Culturally sensitive employment services
Intake and assessment
One-to-one and group employment counseling
Referrals
Workshop facilitation
Relationship development with community organizations and partners
Caseload management
File management
Client advocacy
Needs assessments
Career testing
Resource service support
Employer outreach and marketing
Team collaboration
Verbal communication
Written communication
Interpersonal skills
Self-management
Job search knowledge
Career development knowledge
Labour market trend understanding
Resource understanding
Presentation skills
Facilitation skills
MS Office proficiency
Online platform usage
Database management systems (Salesforce, EOIS-CaMS, CaseFLO)
Online facilitation (Zoom, MS Teams, Webex)
Working with marginalized communities
Teaching English as a Second Language
Second language fluency

Location

Scarborough

Work Type

Hybrid
Unionized
1-year contract with opportunity for extension

Experience Level

5 years related work experience

Education Level

Post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Social Services, Adult Education, or a related field

Salary/Compensations

$59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

Benefits

Excellent benefits package
RRSP matching program
Employee & Family Assistance Program

About the Company

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, and Canada.
ACCES helps more than 57,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA.
As a charitable not-for profit organization, ACCES provides employment services that connect jobseekers, including newcomers, youth, women and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience.
We provide customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers.
Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills and experience of Canada's population.
We are looking for skilled talent who thrive in a flexible and innovative environment.

Equal Opportunity

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes.
We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our mission, values, and operations.
We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging.
Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada.
We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients.
Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.
ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments.
Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required.
Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.