Employment Consultant

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Salary Information

CG36 - $63, $70,870.80per annum.

About the Position

The Employment Consultant is responsible for providing comprehensive employment consulting and counselling services to support individuals with diverse employment needs. Using a client-centered, case management approach, the Employment Consultant will:

· Conduct client assessments and develop action plans: assess client needs, explore career goals, identify employment barriers, and create action plans to support long-term employment success.

· Provide individual and group counselling: support clients through one-on-one and group sessions to build confidence, workplace readiness, and other essential employment skills.

· Address barriers to employment: support clients in overcoming challenges by connecting them with resources, training, and other supports to help them achieve employment success.

· Facilitate career development workshops: deliver workshops on job search strategies, resume and interview preparation, labour market trends, and career exploration.

· Connect clients with resources: provide up-to-date information on programs, training, and community supports, and refer clients to appropriate services.

· Build partnerships and networks: work with government, community organizations, employers, and training providers to support clients and create employment opportunities.

· Support the resource centre: assist clients in accessing labour market information, career planning tools, and job search resources.

· Maintain documentation and case files: keep accurate records of client interactions, progress, and outcomes, and prepare reports as required.

· Other related duties: perform additional tasks as required to support employment consulting services.

Merit Criteria

Screening Criteria

· A Degree in Social Sciences, or related field (equivalencies will be considered ).

· Experience assisting individuals facing multiple challenges in achieving employment goals.

· Experience delivering career and employment services (asset ).

Assessment Criteria

· Knowledge of programs and services designed to assist individuals with complex barriers to employment.

· Knowledge of facilitating individual and group-based sessions.

· Knowledge of career and employment planning (asset ).

· Case management skills.

· Ability to manage time and tasks effectively to achieve program outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively with clients facing complex barriers.

· Professionalism.

· Relationship building skills.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Offer

· When requested by the Employer, a recent and satisfactory Certificate of Conduct must be provided.

· Verification of credentials and applicable licenses, certifications, and/or professional memberships as required for the position.

Conditions of Acceptance

· The successful candidate will be required to work on-site at our Grand Falls-Windsor office, as remote work is not available for this position at this time.

Applicant Information

· This position is located at Employment Options Office.

· Applications must be submitted online through on or before the closing date stated for this job posting.

· It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit an application that demonstrates the required screening criteria. Applications that do not clearly and effectively demonstrate the required criteria will be screened out of the competition.

· Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident of Canada, or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada.

· Applicants who elect to include a cover letter (optional) must upload cover letter and resumé as a combined document (PDF).

· Information submitted as part of the application process must be clear, factual, and current to date of submission and is subject to verification.

· Applicants will be notified of their status throughout each stage of the recruitment process.

· An offer of employment is conditional upon the satisfactory completion and review of all pre-employment requirements by the College.

· The results from this competition may be used to fill similar vacancies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $63,499.00-$70,870.00 per year

Work Location: In person