Employment Consultant, Connecting to Careers in Smart Manufacturing

Job Title: Employment Consultant

Program: Connecting to Careers in Smart Manufacturing

Contract Length: 1-year contract with opportunity for extension

Location: Peel/Toronto (Flexible)

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.

Connecting to Careers in Smart Manufacturing is an upskilling program that will permit mid-skill workers to enter the smart manufacturing sector or advance within it. The program responds to the smart manufacturing sector's urgent need for skilled technicians and will position program participants at the forefront of a high-demand, dynamic industry. This industry-informed program will include technical training, futureproofing, mentoring, coaching, personal branding, and employment placement to ensure that program participants complete training and effectively transition into demand-driven occupations.

The position of Employment Consultant is responsible for providing employment services for clients. The individual in this position will work in collaboration with the ACCES Employment Services team and will work closely with all community partner agencies.

Duties and Responsibilities:

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

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

And other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education, or a related field and/or 5 years directly related work experience

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills to work effectively with clients, co-workers, outside agencies, and employers

Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach\marketing of clients and services to employers

Demonstrated experience in case and file management

Excellent presentation and facilitation skills

Experience working in a MSOffice 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). The program will be run virtually.

Manufacturing sector-specific knowledge is an asset.

Previous experience with sector-specific programs is an asset.

Experience working with marginalized communities, including newcomers who may be experiencing employment barriers is an asset

Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset

Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

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 are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.

Please Note:

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.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our mission, values, and operations. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada. We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients. Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.