Workforce Specialist

at  JVS Toronto

JVS Toronto is a registered charity in the social services sector providing career and employment services. Our employees make a difference affecting local communities by connecting jobseekers to employment and helping employers build their workforce in Toronto and York Region. We provide employment services to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain employment within their field or a related field. To achieve its goal, the program provides a range of services at one location, including information and referral services, one-on-one employment counselling, employment workshops, and job development/placement services. Learn more about the good work we do by visiting our website at https://www.jvstoronto.org/find-a-job/youth-employment-services/.
Are you looking for meaningful work where you can make a noticeable difference in peoples’ lives? JVS Toronto will provide you with the opportunity to advance your career and give back to our community. To reward employees’ hard work, JVS Toronto offers a paid vacation allowance, health, vision, & dental benefits, an employee assistance program (EAP), and corporate discounts.
Workforce Specialist, Job ID #7015
Employment Services
Full-time / 6 month temporary contract / Starting ASAP /Jane & Finch

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Diploma in Social Services, Business, Marketing or related. International degrees must be evaluated for Canadian equivalency.
• 1-2 years of business development, sakes, or outreach experience
• Strong knowledge of the labour market
• Effective organizational and time management skills; ability to meet targets and deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact and communicate with a wide range of individuals and personalities, including community professionals, clients, colleagues, staff, volunteers, and employers
• Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
• A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position

Our ideal candidate will also have:

• Valid Ontario driver’s license as travel is required for this position
• Certification from an institution, such as VRA Canada or ICCI
• Employment Ontario knowledge and exposure

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact JVS directly.
Our agency embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.