Employment Advisor - Etobicoke, Canada - Humber

Humber

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Etobicoke, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Employment Advisor - COWD - RPT

Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience.

Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in polytechnic education.

Humber employees are a diverse group of committed, caring and fun-loving people.

We take finding and growing the right talent very seriously. We strive to find and nurture extraordinary employees who bring their best each day.

If you are interested in working in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario, as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team.

Job Details

Position Title:
Employment Advisor

Status:
Regular Part Time

Hours:24 hours per week

Duration of Need:
May/June 2024 onwards

Faculty/Department:
Community Outreach and Workforce Development

Campus/Location:
North campus / Hybrid work, at least once a week on campus. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Salary:
EPEW 9 - $35.91

What you will do:

Under the guidance and support of the Project Coordinator, the Employment Advisor (EA) provides job search support and coaching to internationally trained professionals enrolled in the bridging programs who face challenges in accessing relevant employment in their field, due to barriers such as, lack of knowledge related to the Canadian workplace culture, English as a second language, lack of Canadian work experience and awareness of the specific technology used in their field in Canada, having had no exposure to work in Canada.

The EA initially meets clients one-on-one and conducts in-depth assessments to develop a rapport and establish a relationship with individual clients and to help them identify personal and environmental needs, concerns and barriers as they relate to their employment goals.

The EA develops mutually agreed upon service plans with them to address their employment needs and provide suitable resources and support that would lead to successful employment in their occupation.

The EA manages the process of the assessment, planning, facilitation and makes recommendations for services to meet clients' needs and promote optimal outcomes.

Key activities include collecting information about the occupation specific labour market, monitoring, guiding, and directing clients towards successful employment outcomes.

The services provided by the EA includes reviewing, critiquing, and finalizing client resumes and other job search documents, organizing/conducting mock interviews, assisting clients to secure and conduct information interviews, preparing them for employment interviews, facilitating access to resources and ongoing guidance in achieving employment goals.

The EA creates and maintains detailed case notes and enters client case management information into the database of the funder regarding the client's progression through the advising phase and monitors their caseload to meet annual targets agreed upon and documented in the funding agreement.

The incumbent conducts funder mandated periodic follow ups at regular intervals for up to 24 months after the clients' exit from the program - usually upon finding employment in their occupation).

Plans and implements events with alumni and industry professionals for panel discussions and other special events, and this may require some evening and weekend work.

What you bring to the role:

Education

A minimum of a 3-year diploma/degree or equivalent in Social Service, Education, Career Development and Work Counselling or related areas - psychology, sociology, etc.

; Human Resources (recruitment), Business Administration, Sales and Marketing

Experience & Skills
A minimum of 3 years' experience providing employment counselling to a diverse client group, particularly internationally trained new immigrants.

Experience in utilizing career planning assessment tools and incorporating Adult Education principles when creating / facilitating workshops on employment related topics including resume writing, interview preparation, career exploration and labour market research.
Experience in case and file management.
Excellent customer service, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Has a personal and interactive communication approach including active and empathetic listening, clarifying questions, and summarizing techniques.
Has the ability to work independently and as a team member; and knowledge of various community services, labour market, occupational requirements and job search resources.
Knowledge of the Engineering/Architecture sector is an asset.

What's In it for you?