Employment Consultant - Bridging Program Peel

*These are full-time Non-Union positions scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Required to work from the office 5 days a week*. 

DUTIES

• Conducts an initial assessment for clients to determine eligibility for Ontario Bridging Programs 
• Coaches and provides ongoing employment counselling services to clients. 
• Records services provided in various databases including COSTI internal systems. 
• Coordinates all project activities for online delivery including assessments, referrals, guest speakers, networking, work placement coordination and follow up support.
•  Delivers job search strategies workshop sessions including, industry-specific resume development, self-marketing, effective interview skills and phone calling techniques, among other job search techniques. 
• Assists clients in developing action plans towards career goals, training and employment. 
• Liaises with technical skills training colleges and partners. 
• Develops job placement, internship and mentoring opportunities for clients. 
• Liaises with other COSTI Employment Consultants for client cross-referrals. 
• Maintains an up-to-date material in Resource & Information (R&I) area for ITI professionals including flyers, books, job search materials, relevant to career planning and development, job search strategies, employment opportunities and pathways to credential recognition. 
• Creates and revamps employment and pre-employment workshop materials and maintains an up-to-date e-copy and hard copy. 
• Conducts outreach to employers to place participants in internships and employment. 
• Organizes and arranges virtual and in-person workshops, information sessions, job fairs, special events and activities for the program. 
• Works closely with regulatory bodies and professional associations to assist clients in pursuing the pathways to their credential recognition in Canada. 
• Liaises with and makes presentations to other community organizations, ethno-specific agencies, training institutions, etc. to increase awareness of the programs and services. 
• Compiles statistics both electronically and in hardcopy using designated forms and procedures 
• Maintains complete electronic case notes and service entries throughout the client relationship and compiles written and statistical reports as needed. 
• Maintains a schedule for follow-up with clients at 3, 6 and 12 months to track outcomes and credential recognition progress.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Social Services Worker diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience in an employment program. 
• 6 months experience facilitating employment workshops and counselling with Ontario Bridging Training Program
• Extensive knowledge of career assessments and job search techniques. 
• Knowledge of newcomers and barriers to employment. 
• Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends. 
• Experience in developing job search workshop materials 
• Experience in developing placements for a variety of professions/occupations. 
• Excellent knowledge of community agencies and resources. 
• High organizational skills with ability to work in a team. 
• Knowledge of current computer packages: Word, Email, Internet. 
• The ability to speak another language would be an asset 
• Must be willing to work at various locations throughout The Region of Peel. 
• Required to travel to sites throughout the GTA and access to a reliable vehicle is necessary. 
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. 
• Must be fully vaccinated or be exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
• Required to provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Police check. The VSS must have been completed within the past 6 months.
• Will be required to work onsite five (5) days a week

**Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12.01 and shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hour days, Monday to Friday

LOCATION:                          6750 Winston Churchill Boulevard, Mississauga

DURATION                             June 1, 2025 to March 31, 2026

SALARY RANGE:                  $58, 585 to $62, 840 per annum plus benefits

POSTING DATE:                   May 5, 2025

CLOSING DATE:                May 16,2025