Job Developer (21-22)

Responsibilities:

• Assists participants in securing employment in the construction and maintenancesector relevant to their experience
• Solicits placement opportunities in the sector relevant to clients’ experience
• Inquires employers about safety precautionary measures and conducts worksite inspections prior to placing clients
• Prepares and confirms placement contracts with employers
• Organizes and conducts pre-employment workshops blended delivery in class, via Zoom and other online tools
• Facilitates employment skills development through Online Training Modules on Moodle
• Identifies clients’ job readiness and employment training needs
• Assists participants in developing individualized and self-directed job search work plans and career portfolios
• Reviews, critiques and provides feedback on participants’ résumé development and finalization
• Provides one-on-one counselling and support to program participants via telephone, email, virtual meeting tools and/or in person
• Assists participants in identifying and networking with field professionals
• Prepares clients for online and in-person job/work placement interviews, provides feedback and coaching
• Monitors participants’ progress in their field placements and employers’ satisfaction
• Solicits feedback from participants and employers for program evaluation
• Prepares and maintains narrative and statistical reports and other documentation as required
• Inputs clients’ information into database system for services provided and maintains case notes of clients’ coaching sessions and records of employer contacts
• Conducts follow-ups with participants upon completion of program field placements

Qualifications:

• Career and Work Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience
• Minimum of six (6) months of experience facilitating employment workshops and counselling
• Must have nine (9) months of experience working with employers and placing clients
• Experience and sensitivity in working with Foreign-Trained/Experienced Skilled Workers
• Strong knowledge and experience using virtual meeting tools such as Zoom and MS Teams
• Experience in facilitating online training through Learning Management System (LMS) such as Moodle
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, Internet, and email is essential
• Knowledge of wage subsidies and/other Employment Support Programs offered through Employment Ontario
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with exceptional multitasking skills
• Knowledge of access to professions for newcomers and their pre-employment needs
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Car is required for travelling throughout the GTA
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19

How to apply:

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file, by clicking on the below link:

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