Employment Consultant​/Job Developer

Employment Consultant/Job Developer - GTA

RNC Employment Services is a trusted provider of comprehensive employment support across Toronto, York and Peel Region(s) for over 30 years. Our conveniently located Employment Centres are dedicated to helping job seekers explore career opportunities, strengthen their resumes, prepare for interviews, receive funding for training and supports and much more. We also offer services to a robust network of employer and community partners, including direct access to a diverse pool of qualified candidates, support in organizing and hosting community hiring events, job fairs, workshops, guest speaking seminars, and expert guidance on coaching and retaining new hires for long-term success.

At RNC Employment Services, we connect talent with opportunity - building stronger communities through employment.

We are seeking an Employment Consultant / Job Developer who cares about people and enjoys assisting clients with returning to the workforce to achieve stable employment. Candidates must be self-directed and very comfortable networking to uncover employment opportunities and communicate with various clients, employers, and internal team members. You will be responsible for providing clients with job search techniques and resources, developing relationships with employers to identify suitable employment opportunities for clients, and coordinating interviews for prospective candidates.

• Full-time positions available in Mississauga/York/GTA
• Competitive Salary + Group Benefits
• On the job training provided
• Professional Development opportunities
• Monday to Friday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Wage Range - $50,000-$55,000

• 2+ years of experience as an Employment Consultant/ Facilitator with experience conducting Program Intake and Job Search Workshops is an asset
• BA Degree or College Diploma in employment counselling, career development or in related field such as business, psychology, communications, human resources or social services
• Superior oral and written communication skills, administrative, organization and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment with a proven track record of meeting targets and outcomes
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency and motivation when completing tasks to ensure program targets are achieved
• Experience composing reports and computer literacy in MS Office, Internet and Outlook in the Windows environment
• Knowledge and understanding of Canadian labour market conditions, practices, trends, job search strategies and techniques
• Strong interpersonal, employment coaching, facilitation, interviewing and presentation skills
• Proven experience working with unemployed, underemployed, vulnerable individuals who face barriers to entering the labour market
• Broad knowledge of community-based services and supports
• Access to a vehicle as travel required throughout the GTA
• Employment conditional on obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Check

• Meet with clients to aid them with their job search, provide guidance, support, recommendations and feedback
• Conduct intake assessments and create appropriate employment plans with recommendation
• Follow up with program sponsors and provide updates regarding client’s progress
• Document and maintain updated case notes
• Complete associated job search and progress reports
• Address general questions regarding programming received from potential or existing referrals and referral parties
• Assist with the completion of client eligibility determination and identify verification
• Participate in general outreach efforts both on site as well as at locations of community partners and employers to generate referrals and inform of services available

• Facilitate employment-based programming; conduct screenings to determine suitability and eligibility
• Deliver job search techniques, inclusive of resume development, job search strategies, labour market information, networking, interviewing and job retention, as well as life skill workshops
• Create resumes and cover letters targeted to client objectives and customized for employers
• Prepare clients for interviews and conduct mock interviews
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