Currently Hiring!!

Are you a dynamic, energetic, and creative individual who aspires to have a fulfilling career? Join the Leads Team for Fall 2026 as an Employment Specialist Assistant (Co-op)!

Requirements – you must have:

· Currently enrolled in a business, social services, or related post-secondary program and eligible for a co-op/work-integrated learning(WIL) placement;

· One year of related experience in a business, social services, sales, or educational setting;

· Reliable transportation to provide services in London and surrounding county areas;

· A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including conflict resolution and people management skills;

· Ability to maintain the strictest confidentiality

· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, family members, and the general public;

· High degree of resourcefulness, flexibility, and adaptability;

· Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing;

· High level of critical and logical thinking, analysis, and/or reasoning to identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts;

· Demonstrated excellence in organization and time management skills;

· A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Criminal Reference Check;

· Bilingual in French or other languages is an asset.

Please note: This position is funded by the Government of Canada's Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). Applicants must meet the program's eligibility requirements, including enrollment in a Canadian post-secondary institution, participation in an eligible co-op or work-integrated learning placement, and Canadian citizenship, permanent residency, or protected person status with legal authorization to work in Canada. International students are not eligible for the program.

The contract will be 16 weeks in length (35 hours per week at an hourly rate of $21.00). The start and end dates fall between September and December 2026. The role is predominantly in-person at Leads’ London office.





If you enjoy Working Conditions that include:

- A diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and culture;
- A adaptable hybrid model of supporting clients, achieving results and your work-life balance;
- Continuous learning and professional development opportunities;
- Influencing others and teamwork;
- Interacting with individuals, family members, staff, visitors, and government agencies;
- Traveling to provide services at clients’ and employers’ work locations;
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle with business insurance.
- Accountability-driven with a high level of documentation and data tracking;
- Intermittent physical activity, including walking, standing, sitting, and lifting and supporting clients;

Qualified applicants should send a cover letter explaining what interests them about the Employment Specialist Assistant (Co-op) role and a resume to [email protected], with “Employment Specialist Assistant (Co-op)” in the subject line.

Please note: LEADS does not use artificial intelligence to screen or select candidates. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest.

More Information:

Always on the cutting edge and innovative in serving our communities, LEADS Employment Services (LEADS), a three-time (2023, 2024, 2025) Best of London Employment Agency, provides specialized employment and skills development services for people with visible and nonvisible disabilities and/or barriers in Southwestern Ontario.

Our primary goal is to meaningfully engage employers and individuals with disabilities and/or barriers to build an inclusive,



equitable, and diverse workforce. LEADS has placed more than 30,000 individuals in employment since its founding in 1986. Since 2023, LEADS has expanded to serve all job seekers, with or without disabilities or barriers, seeking gainful employment.

The successful candidate will assist Employment Specialists and support clients throughout the process of developing or enhancing pre-employment and life skills and/or securing and retaining paid employment. Employment Specialist Assistants help interview clients to determine employment and educational history, transferable skills, career goals, interests, aptitudes, and abilities; assist each client in developing and implementing a service plan; facilitate the development and enhancement of life and pre-employment skills; assist clients in developing job-readiness skills and job-search strategies; collect labor market information for clients regarding job openings and skill requirements; teach clients how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews; counsel clients on work- and career-related issues; facilitate pre-employment group sessions; prepare documentation, reports, and statistics as required by service funders; seek out employment opportunities for clients through employer outreach and marketing; and provide on- and off-site job-coaching supports and post-hire follow-up. Employment Specialist Assistants also advise employers on human resource issues, job accommodation matters, and pre-select candidates for interviews.

LEADS Employment Services is dedicated to recruiting and retaining an inclusive, diverse, qualified workforce. LEADS is committed to fair and equitable hiring practices and endeavours to provide accommodations during the recruitment and interview process upon request. If you are selected for an interview, please notify the hiring committee of your accommodation requirements.

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

📌 Employment Specialist Assistant (Co-op) (Canada)
🏢 Leads Employment Services
📍 Canada