KEYS is looking for a full-time Employment Advisor with the Integrated Employment Services teamat our Kingston location!
Projected start date: August 11, 2025, or as soon as possible
Projected End date: March 31, 2026, with possible extension
The wage for this position is Level V, Step 1 ($28.99/hour) for external candidates and at a Step related to years of service at KEYS for internal candidates, for 35 hours/week. KEYS is a dynamic, fast-paced workplace where we envision helping individuals to realize their full potential within an economically and socially vibrant community. We value innovation, diversity, accountability, respect, and excellence. You can find out more about our beliefs on our website at https://keys.ca/about/beliefs.php.

POSITION SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Employment Advisor is to provide comprehensive employment-counselling, to help job seekers to develop job readiness skills and training, and to provide case management and long-term retention support to assist job seekers to find and sustain employment. The Employment Advisor will meet one-to-one with clients and assist them to define, attain and sustain employment. This will involve career exploration, vocational testing, goal setting, resume development and job search and coaching for job retention.
The Employment Advisor may also develop and facilitate job search clinics to be delivered in-person or virtually, which support job search and job maintenance skills. The Employment Advisor is responsible for remaining current on labour market information: salaries, working conditions etc. They will, under the direction of the program supervisor, effectively maintain client case files and meet all activities and targets of the designated program area(s).
In alignment with the agency’s commitment to effective cross-team collaboration and service integration, the Employment Advisor will foster positive working relationships with teams from all departments at KEYS to support coordinated service delivery and cross-team initiatives to benefit service users and our community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

a. Minimum of three years post-secondary in a related field with preference given to a degree in Human Services.
b. Minimum of one year of professional experience in human services, case management, and/or employment field with adults.
c. Possesses Canadian Career Development Practitioner certification or willing to work towards this accreditation once employed in the field.
d. Excellent communication skills: verbal and written in English. A second language is highly valued, particularly Arabic, French, Spanish, or Ukrainian.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

a. Office setting in Kingston with occasional travel to other sites within Frontenac County and the Greater Kingston area.
b. Professional appearance is required, casual business attire.
c. 35 hours per week, generally 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday. Work hours are flexible to meet service needs.
This competition will close at 4pm on Wednesday, July 30, 2025
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This posting is for an existing vacancy.
KEYS is committed to employment equity. We encourage members of designated groups to apply and self-identify. KEYS is also committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. We will make appropriate accommodation throughout the recruitment and selection process for applicants with disabilities. To obtain a copy of this posting and job description in an alternate format or to request any accommodation please contact us directly through hr@keys.ca or by phone at 613.546.5559 Ex. 247. TTY: 613.546.0511. Information received relating to accommodation requests will be addressed confidentially.
KEYS is located on the traditional homelands of the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe, and Huron-Wendat. We strive to support all those impacted by colonialism.
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 8 months
Pay: $28.99 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 2025-07-3

Please refer the Job description for details