Career Counsellor/ Job Developer

Job Central - 2562 Eglinton Avenue West, Toronto, ON

(one permanent role and one 18 month maternity leave contract available)

YES believes that employment is empowerment and the cornerstone of safe and healthy communities. YES leads the Canadian youth sector with cutting-edge programs that empower disadvantaged and vulnerable youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society.

Reporting to the Manager, the Career Counsellor/ Job Developer position is focused on the Job Central pre-employment program that provides employment planning and preparation services for youth facing employment barriers. This position is responsible for delivering programming, through group facilitation, job coaching, career counselling, building partnerships with employers in the GTA to create job opportunities for youth, and job maintenance.

The Candidate

Your energy and enthusiasm are boundless and you enjoy and thrive in a fast paced setting. You are detail oriented, creative and an excellent communicator. You want to build partnerships with employers and to create employment opportunities for youth.



You thrive in a professional environment and are driven and welcome the prospect to aspire to measurable targets.

Qualifications
University Degree and three years of experience in counselling, group instruction, and in sales, marketing and/or job development
Knowledge and understanding of the target group, labour market information and resources in Toronto for youth and other job seekers.
Job development, recruitment, and/or placement experience is a must
Excellent communication, negotiating and presentation skills
Strong computer skills in MS Office, MS Teams, Zoom, G Suite, Internet, email and database management
Knowledge of the Toronto labour market, industry trends and apprenticeships
Group leadership/curriculum/program development skills
Ability to relate to socially and economically disadvantaged youth
Ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-racial workplace

Specific Duties

Job Development:
Outreach to multiple employers through research, cold calling and email to secure high-quality placements and hit the targets for placement on a weekly and monthly basis
Maintain a diverse job

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