Employment Consultant

Position: Employment Consultant (Multiple Locations)
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 thrives in a flexible and innovative environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Employment Consultant  is responsible for providing employment services for clients. The individual in this position will work in collaboration with their project team and other ACCES employees, along with community partner agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counseling and referrals

Facilitate workshops that will prepare clients to market themselves to employers and to find and maintain employment

Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners to make appropriate referrals

Maintain an active caseload, including all file management responsibilities

Advocate on behalf of clients whenever necessary, including support in areas of employment, skills training, social assistance and equitable access to services

Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain professional and effective information tracking systems on all activities performed

Conduct needs assessments and career testing in individual and/or group settings

Provide professional support to clients using ACCES resource services

Develop relationships with private and public sector employers in order to market ACCES services and clients and place clients in jobs

Participate fully and responsibly as an equal member of an employment consulting team

And other duties as assigned

Qualifications and

Experience:

A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education or a related field and/or 5 years directly related work experience

Excellent English verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills to work effectively with clients, co‑workers, outside agencies and employers

Thorough knowledge of all facets of job search and career development including an understanding of labour market trends and resources

Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach arketing of clients and services to employers

Demonstrated experience in case and file management

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

Experience working in an MSOffice environment; familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (ex. Salesforce)

Online facilitation experience is a strong asset (in particular, experience with using Zoom, MS Teams, and Webex).

Knowledge of/experience working with marginalized communities, including youth, newcomers, and internationally trained professionals who may be experiencing employment barriers is an asset

Previous experience with Employment Ontario Programs is an asset

Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate is an asset

Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset

Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

Job status:  Unionized

Contract Length:  Contract length is determined by the program, with opportunities for extension

Salary:  $59,658.42 per…