Employment Consultant; Pembroke

Position Details

Department:
Community Employment Services

Position Type:
Full-Time Support Salary Range: $44.48-$51.40-Hourly

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36.25

Anticipated

Start Date:

October 26, 2026

Length of

Contract:

n/a

Posting Information Support Staff employees, as defined by the full-time Support Staff Collective Agreement, will be given first consideration.

Posting Closing Date:
September 23, 2026

Please note:

jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.

Algonquin College campuses in Ottawa and Pembroke are located on the traditional unceded, and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinàbe Algonquin People. The Algonquin People have inhabited and cared for these lands since time immemorial. We take this time to express our gratitude and respect to them and to the land for all that it has provided and will continue to provide.

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Employment Services, the Employment Consultant assists job seekers to obtain suitable employment. This support includes the implementation of a case management model and the development of an individual Employment Action Plan. Supports may include pre-employment and life-stabilization services; providing financial assistance to remove temporary barriers to participation in the labour market; outreach to employers to match clients to job vacancies;

determining financial incentives for employers; continued guidance/advise to clients to successfully reach their employment goal. Extensive monitoring will occur throughout the progression of the Employment Action Plan, and for a twelve‑month period following the client’s success in obtaining suitable and sustainable employment. To establish the degree of service required for each client, the Employment Consultant utilizes the “client segmentation model” and the common assessment tool.

The Employment Consultant secures job opportunities by contacting potential employers to discuss job vacancies; assists the employer in determining a client training plan and determines the amount of financial incentive to be provided to the employer. The Employment Consultant matches and places clients with the required skills, completes all necessary documentation and provides on‑going support to both employer and client while on placement.

The Employment Consultant provides on‑going support through the case management of each client and keeps accurate documentation and data collection of each interaction. The individual maintains statistically relevant information through established data management systems. The Employment Consultant collaborates with other staff and other community agencies to provide a seamless continuum of services to unemployed individuals.

Discuss service needs of client by establishing a collaborative relationship. Utilize the common assessment tool to determine appropriate stream or level of service required (client segmentation). Together with client, develop a mutually agreed upon Employment Action Plan with a realistic employment goal and sub‑goals. Determine any existing or potential barriers which may affect achieving that goal, or any life‑stabilization needs which must be addressed prior to effectively seeking employment.

Establish a plan to overcome these barriers and progressive actions required to reach employment goal. Advise, guide, and assist client through the implementation of each stage in the Employment Action Plan. Prepare clients for the workplace by assisting in the development of resume/cover letter, interview skills and appropriate job search techniques. Determine if client is eligible and in need of job seeker financial supports.

Refer clients to suitable job…