Job Placement Specialist - Oshawa, Canada - vpi inc.

vpi inc.

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Oshawa, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers.

VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario.

Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.

VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves.

We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.

Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.

We are looking for a
Full-time,
Job Placement Specialist for our
Oshawa branch.

Key Job Functions

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of job seekers and employers.
Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their service plan with uptodate plan items and realtime case notes
Coaches and motivates clients throughout their job search and during their job placements toward securing meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.
Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets to support service coordination and job development.
Continually develops job placement opportunities for program participants while promoting clients of diverse backgrounds through Job Carving, Job Development, and Job Matching by assessing "fit" with the position and organization.
Advocating on behalf of clients with employers to access accommodations that will support client success in the job.
Conducts site audit with employers to validate safe working conditions and compliance with applicable employment legislation prior to job placement.
Establishes and strengthens new and existing employer relationships in diverse industries and continuously develops job placement opportunities for clients.
Coordinates events, such as hiring fairs, to support employer needs and attract new clients.
Attends networking events and hiring fairs to connect with new employers to promote VPI Employment Services
Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing paperwork,, which includes administering placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance
Other duties pertaining to the position, as required.

Skills & Abilities

Critical Thinking
Active Listening Skills
Rapport Building
Time Management/Multitasking skills
Organizational Skills
Information gathering skills.
Comfortable with technology, everimproving processes, and efficiencies.
Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
Problemsolving skills.
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment.
Attention to detail.
Selfconfidence/Resilience
Judgement/Decision making.
Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
Selfmotivated, good work ethic and habits, and strong interpersonal skills
Customer Services
Initiative
Communication
Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
Comfortable managing targets.