Employment & Placement Specialist, Pre-Apprenticeship Program

at  Landscape Ontario

EMPLOYMENT & PLACEMENT SPECIALIST JOB POSTING:

• Please note: This position is dependent upon funding.
  About You
  You are all in when it comes to workforce development and inspiring the next generation of landscape horticulture professionals! You know the details matter and will do what it takes to get the job done with an always attitude of being ‘on it’. With a proven track record of strong management and workforce development experience with tech forward abilities, you are known for achieving project outcomes and targets.
  You have an established reputation of achieving your project requirements and the discipline and passion to make informed decisions. You are detail-oriented, flexible, and a great communicator that can complete tasks while operating with tight deadlines and multiple competing priorities.
  Our Vision
  Landscape Ontario has identified a need to offer a Horticultural Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program in the Belleville area to inspire job seekers to pursue meaningful careers in landscape horticulture, in order to support the current and future needs of its members to design, build and maintain living green infrastructure and landscape horticulture projects.
  About the Role You’ll Play
  As an Employment & Placement Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in helping individuals secure employment by providing personalized support, coaching, and resources. You’ll work closely with job seekers to assess their skills and career goals, develop job search strategies, and connect them with job opportunities that match their qualifications. If you’re passionate about making a difference in people’s lives and empowering them to succeed in their careers, we want to hear from you.
  Reporting to the Pre-Apprenticeship Program Coordinator, you will deliver employment and placement services for 24 job seekers enrolled in a Horticulture Technician Pre-Apprenticeship Program. You will aim to inspire and engage job seekers by promoting opportunities in the landscape horticulture trades.
  Your Key Responsibilities

THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED AN ASSET:

• Knowledge and experience in the landscape horticulture industry.
• Experience working in the employment services field.
• Knowledge of the apprenticeship program.

About This Position

• Full time Contract (12 Months) *strong possibility of renewal, $62,000 - $67,000
• Reports to the Director of Workforce Development
• Contributing member of the Workforce Development team
• Some evenings or weekend work as required to complete projects or attend events
• This position requires travel from time to time to Belleville ON
• Hybrid work model allowing for flexibility and fluidity in your weekly schedule
• Office located in Milton, ON
• The best team you could ask for!

How to Apply

• Please submit a letter of interest describing how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the position
• Apply directly through Collage HR by end of day April 30, 2024

Please refer the Job description for details