Employment Consultant, IT Accelerator Program

Employment Consultant, IT Accelerator Program

2100 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough, ON M1H 3C3, Canada

Posted Friday, May 29, 2026 at 4:00 a.m.

Job Title:

Employment Consultant
Program: IT Accelerator (Youth Program)
Contract Length: 1-year contract with opportunity for extension

Location:

Scarborough

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 56,000 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.

The IT Accelerator program will provide youth between the ages of 15-30 with training and support to succeed in the current and future labour market. Through the program, youth will receive technical skills training, job search and employment preparation, job coaching, as well as the opportunity to gain work experience and full‑time employment.

• 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
• Other duties as assigned

• 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 and marketing of clients and services to employers
• Demonstrated experience in case and file management
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
• Experience working in an MS Office 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, specifically youth and newcomers 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
• Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours
• A vulnerable sector check is required by some of our partner agencies and will be a requirement for this role

Job status:
Unionized
Contract Duration: 1-year contract with opportunity for extension
Salary: $59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire. We do not use AI in our candidate screening.

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.

ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR.