Employment Consultant - Alexandria, Canada - GIAG
3 weeks ago
Description
The Glengarry Inter-Agency Group is looking for a professional and detail oriented individual to fill a position as an Employment Consultant in the Employment Services Program working 32 hours per week.
Shifts: 8:30am-4pmSchedule:
4 days/week
Requirements:
- College or University Education in Business or Social Work an asset
- Crimninal record check
- Valid drivers license, own vehicle
- Excellent oral and written communication in French & English (mandatory)
- Computer Applications; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals;
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes and preparing for job interviews;
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services;
- Advise employers on human resource and other employmentrelated issues;
- Collect labor market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information;
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization, dealing with job dissatisfaction, making midcareer changes and adjusting to workplace transitions;
- Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing communitybased career planning support or resources;
- Work with Employment Consultants to identify clients with barriers to employment in terms of market perception, skills or education shortages and lack of work experience
- Assist clients in obtaining subsidized and nonsubsidized employment and/or training with appropriate employer in community to meet interests and aptitudes.
- Monitor client progress, mentor/coach relationship, provide appropriate interventions and maintain a current action plan.
- Provide information in an individual or workshop setting regarding workplace orientation, employer expectations, rights and responsibilities of employees, soft skills.
GIAG is committed to diversity and inclusion and the equitable participation of all Canadians. Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.
We thank all applicants for their interest in GIAG. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Job Types:
Full-time, Contract, 4 day condensed work week.
Salary:
$45, $47,000.00 per year
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Salary:
$27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Onsite parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Common areas cleaned, COVID 19 vaccination not mandatory, mask are available on-site.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Alexandria, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- DCS / DEC (preferred)
Language:
- French & English Fluently (required)
Work Location:
One location
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