COMPANY BIOGRAPHY:

Located on the beautiful homeland that is the traditional territory of the Ojibwe, Potawatomi and Odawa Nations, for over 50 years, Lambton College has been a ground-breaking institution. Lambton College is a national leader in applied research, teaching methodologies, experiential learning opportunities and future-facing educational innovations. With 13,000+ students from 20 countries around the world, two main campuses in Sarnia, Ontario, and a growing roster of more than 90 diploma, certificate and degree programs, Lambton College offers students flexible learning options with a broad range of programs and courses that incorporate elements of classroom, mobile, hybrid and accelerated educational alternatives.
Lambton College currently ranks third overall in Canada, and second overall in Ontario for Research in addition to maintaining a ranking within the top 4 Colleges for Research in Canada for seven straight years.
At Lambton College, we’re proud of where we have been, but more importantly, where we are going, together. With Caring and Vitality as two of our core values at Lambton College, you know you’ll be joining a team of passionate and fun colleagues.

SPECIFIC ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Using a customer centric approach, together with the client, the incumbent develops an individualized Employment Action Plan (EAP); provides ongoing monitoring, coaching and adjustments to the EAP to guide the individual through each intervention to ensure preparation for entry and retention in the labour force.
• Interviews, assesses and guides clients to explore their career, employment and training goals and directs them to the services most appropriate to achieve successful outcomes.
• The incumbent develops employer leads and connections to support all service delivery components of Lambton College Community Employment Services.
• Develops individualized training/placement agreements including determination of the appropriate length of placement, level of financial incentives, monitoring schedule and required assessments/training. Modify training plans and discuss resources to support the training process, as needed.
• Makes referrals/ advocates on client’s behalf to gain access to relevant community resources.
• Maintains up-to-date client records and files in accordance with funded program Guidelines and departmental procedures, including client and employer contact documentation.
• Facilitating information sessions/workshops and general health and safety orientation to clients, community partners and employers.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-year diploma/degree (Human Resources Professional / Business Administration/ Career Development)
• Minimum of three years of experience as a consultant working with multi-barriered clients requiring career planning or job search
• Understanding of the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety Legislation
• Strong computer skills; experience with CaMS and case management software is considered an asset

CLOSING STATEMENT:

Lambton College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the interview coordinator of accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
We thank all applicants for their interest and wish to advise that only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Lambton College is an equal opportunity employer seeking to live its values in all we do. We are committed to taking proactive steps to provide and create opportunities for historically marginalized groups. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion. We strongly encourage the following qualified candidates: women, Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as 2SLGBTQ+ to consider working with and for Lambton College.
We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications, and therefore we seek to use employment equity to differentiate between candidates who meet the required qualifications; and encourage people to apply even if they feel that the position would be a stretch.

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