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Employment Counsellor
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4.1
Scarborough, ON M1S 3T9
$52,000–$58,000 a year
Full-time
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$52,000–$58,000 a year
Full-time
Scarborough, ON M1S 3T9

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Job Summary:

Reporting to the Program Director/Manager, the Employment Counsellor supports CPAC program participants in achieving their employment and career goals through individualized counselling, employment planning, and connections to suitable job, work placement, apprenticeship, and mentorship opportunities. The role builds and maintains relationships with employers, community partners, and other stakeholders to support employment opportunities and successful program outcomes.

This is a 12-month contract role with the potential to transition into a permanent position.

Responsibilities:

· Assist with participant recruitment, intake, assessment, orientation, and employment planning.

· Provide individualized employment counselling and coaching, including support with job search strategies, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, employment readiness, workplace expectations, and professional conduct.

· Assess participants’ employment needs, develop individualized action plans, and monitor progress toward their employment goals.

· Facilitate workshops on job search strategies, résumé and cover letter writing, interview preparation, workplace behaviors, and employment readiness.

· Conduct labour market research to identify industry trends, employer hiring needs, and employment opportunities relevant to program participants.

· Develop, maintain, and expand relationships with employers and community partners to identify and secure employment, work placement, apprenticeship, and other career opportunities.

· Promote CPAC training and employment programs to employers, community agencies, job seekers, and other stakeholders.

· Match participants with suitable employment, work placement, apprenticeship, and mentorship opportunities based on their skills, qualifications, interests, and employer requirements.

· Coordinate interviews and maintain communication with participants and employers throughout the recruitment and placement process.

· Monitor work placements and provide ongoing support to participants and employers to address concerns and promote successful placements.

· Manage participant files and maintain accurate participant, employer, placement, and program records in accordance with program and funding requirements.

· Prepare statistical and program reports and contribute to program evaluation and continuous improvement by collecting and analyzing feedback from participants, employers, mentors, service providers, and other stakeholders.

· Assist with program communications, report preparation, funding proposals, and other program documentation.

· Support the delivery of seminars, conferences, job fairs, employer events, and other program activities.

· Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills & Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in career/employment counseling or equivalent
  • Experience in employment counselling / job development
  • Sound knowledge of labour market trends and job search strategies
  • Familiarity with skilled trades pathways, including apprenticeships and certification processes, is an asset
  • Established employer networks and experience in employer engagement or job development are assets
  • Proven ability to work effectively with diverse clients, including youth and newcomers
  • Strong research, analytical, planning, organizational, and coordination skills
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and work styles
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00-$58,000.00 per year

Education:

  • Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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