As an Employment Consultant, you are responsible for providing employment services for clients, working collaboratively with project teams and community partners.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one‑to‑one and group counseling and referrals.
- Facilitate workshops that prepare clients to market themselves and find and maintain employment.
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners for appropriate referrals.
- Maintain an active caseload, including all file‑management responsibilities.
- Advocate on behalf of clients as needed, supporting employment, skills training, social assistance and equitable access to services.
- Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain professional information‑tracking systems.
- Conduct needs assessments and career testing in individual and/or group settings.
- Provide professional support to clients using ACCES resource services.
- Develop relationships with private and public sector employers to market ACCES services, place clients in jobs.
- Participate fully and responsibly as an equal member of an employment consulting team.
- Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

- Post‑secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education or a related field and/or 5 years directly related work experience.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and self‑management skills for working with clients, co‑workers, agencies and employers.
- Thorough knowledge of job‑search and career‑development practices,



labour‑market trends and resources.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach and marketing of clients and services to employers.
- Experience in case and file management.
- Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
- Experience working in an MS Office workplace; familiarity with online platforms and database management programs (e.g., Salesforce).
- Online facilitation experience is an asset (Zoom, MS Teams, Webex).
- Knowledge of or experience working with marginalized communities (youth, newcomers, internationally trained professionals).
- Previous experience with Employment Ontario Programs is an asset.
- Teaching English as a Second Language certificate is an asset.
- Fluency in a second language is an asset.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.

Job Status

Unionized.

Contract Length

Contract length is determined by the program, with opportunities for extension.

Salary

$59,658.42 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

ACCES Employment is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Accessibility and Accommodation

ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received regarding accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

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📌 Employment Consultant (Multiple Locations) (Newmarket)
🏢 ACCES Employment
📍 Newmarket