Meridian jobs in Toronto, ON

At Achev, we believe that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a better life and a successful future. For more than 30 years, we have dedicated ourselves to helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential. Today, we are one of the largest providers of employment, newcomer, language, and youth services in the Greater Toronto Area. Our dedicated team of nearly 400 staff delivers a wide range of innovative, high-quality, and personalized programs and services that empower our clients to prosper and our communities to thrive.We thrive in a OneAchev culture where collaboration and an integrated service delivery will positively impact Achev’s resiliency, agility, success, and growth.

Join us in helping diverse Canadians and newcomers achieve their full potential!

Achev’s latest Impact Report: www.Achev.ca

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct program outreach/marketing and recruit and screen applicants for the program.
• Meet with clients for initial character-based assessments and loan applicant assessments, and submit eligible loan applications to Meridian Credit Union.
• Provide one-on-one support/counselling regarding training & employment action plan, financial counselling and job search (meetings and follow-up until loan is paid in full and employment goals satisfied)
• Assist clients in making informed decisions about training selection
• Based on participants’ training & employment action plan, work with participants in liaising with employers/organisations to develop employment opportunities.
• Collect and analyse statistics and program evaluation data and draft monthly/quarterly reports for the Manager's review.
• Draft correspondence to Regulatory Bodies and Colleges and quarterly e-blast to clients.
• Assist with administrative tasks such as client booking and data collection/entry.
• Actively engage in outreach, partnership development and participate in community networking meetings to promote the ACA program.
• Provide assistance/back up for other ACA Counsellors as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• University Degree or College Diploma in a related discipline
• Extensive knowledge of Employment and Newcomer Services in Ontario
• Demonstrated financial literacy skills and budgeting skills
• Practical knowledge of selling skills for client recruitment
• Minimum 2 years of demonstrated training, job search, and job development experience.
• In-depth understanding of the accreditation process and training providers for Ontario-based newcomer clients
• Knowledge of current job search techniques
• Demonstrated knowledge of LMI, job search, recruitment and community resources
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups – especially with newcomers to Canada
• Demonstrated understanding of community resources, programs and services in the Province of Ontario
• Excellent interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Goal-oriented, highly organised, flexible, and adaptable: with superior time management skills
• Demonstrated use of computer technology, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and conducting webinars using virtual meeting platforms (e.g., Zoom and MS Teams).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends or split shifts as necessary

Salary rate: $64,342

This is a current vacancy. Please note that we use AI tools in our application screening process. All hiring decisions involve human review.

We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We especially welcome applications from members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier-free. So, if you’re excited about this role or another one, please apply on our website www.achev.ca