Employment Consultant

at  Niagara College Canada

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.
Applications are invited for the regular position of part-time Employment Consultant in the Community Employment Services Division, located at the St. Catharines Office. The starting salary is $33.28/hour for up to 24 hours per week. Additional hours may be required at peak times during the year such as start or end of term.
Reporting to the Manager, Community Employment Programs, the incumbent provides job placement and job retention services for Employment Ontario’s, Employment Services program. The incumbent meets with clients and employers to discuss potential job vacancies, training needs, and matches skills of clients with the needs of the employer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Three (3) year diploma/degree
• Minimum three (3) years experience in employment advisement or career development guidance to a diverse client group
• Demonstrated experience working with unemployed individuals, job development, or recruitment
• Ability to contact employers randomly and ‘cold call’, as required
• Excellent customer service, communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Knowledge of community services, labour market, occupational requirements, and job search resources
• Sound knowledge of government legislation related to the workplace (i.e., WSIB, Employment Standards)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to reach a resolution in difficult situations
• Experience in client relations including caseload management
• Previous experience with Employment Ontario programs an asset
• Previous experience with the Canada-Ontario Job Grant program and/or Second Career/Better Jobs Ontario program an asset
• Previous experience with EOIS-CAMS an asset
• Must have valid driver’s license and daily access to vehicle
  First consideration will be given to internal employees. Internal employees are those classified as regular part-time within the Part-Time Support Staff bargaining unit.
  Close Date: September 9, 2024
  If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).
  Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.
  While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.
  If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

• Meets individually with unemployed clients to determine skills, strengths, needs and barriers which may be preventing clients from obtaining suitable and sustainable employment
• Provides support to clients in the following areas: job search skills, interview preparedness, resume development, exploring training opportunities, applying to government programs providing financial supports, labour market information; referral to community agencies to assist in addressing life barriers to employment
• Develops an individual Employment Action Plan, focusing on client’s employment goal, which may include skills development and work placements; monitoring client’s progression throughout, providing support as necessary
• Establishes positive relationships with community employers; identifies job opportunities; refers suitable clients, matching skills as requested by employer
• Determines if financial incentives are required for employer to successfully provide on the job training and transition client to sustainable employment
• Manages a client and employer caseload, monitoring and following up at regular intervals as per funder guidelines
• Accurately completes all necessary documentation and electronic files. Enters information into funder databases