Career Development Specialist
Position Type: Full time, 6-Month Contract
Vacancy Status: Vacant Replacement Position
The Career Development Specialist is responsible for engaging, supporting, guiding and following up with job seeking clients in the Career Centre. As a first and primary point of contact for job seekers, the Career Development Specialist will warmly welcome clients using a strengths-based approach to service, deliver appropriate and timely employment interventions and case manage the client through all service delivery aspects.
If you have a passion for helping people, making a difference in your community, and the environment, come join Goodwill! The successful candidate would have to provide proof that they have a valid driver's license and proof of car insurance upon being hired.
Goodwill, Ontario Great Lakes is a leading non-profit organization committed to strengthening people and lives through the power of work. Our organization strives to create a workplace which is welcoming and respectful to all where every employee and member feels valued and supported.
To strengthen people and communities through the power of work.
Everyone working and thriving in inclusive, sustainable communities.
Focusing on results that strengthen people and communities.
Inclusion: Embracing diversity and creating spaces where everyone belongs
Treating every person with respect and humanity.
Compassion: Leading with empathy, care and understanding.
Benefits (dental/health) available for full-time and some part-time positions (based on hours worked).




Registered Pension Plan opportunity for various roles.
Exciting career training and coaching:
~ Equitable access to skills training & coaching, scholarships, and educational credentials.

Personal and professional development support with Life Coach & Employee Assistance Program.
Building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the communities in which we live.
Employer of choice across Southwestern Ontario who meets the Federal Government's 50/30 challenge for diversity in leadership.
Accredited through CARF International.
Advise clients on effective job search techniques and strategies, while providing ongoing coaching and support throughout their employment journey.
Follow up on client action plans, monitor progress, and make recommendations to help clients achieve successful outcomes.
Connect clients with appropriate community resources and services through referrals and partnerships.
Provide one-on-one job search coaching and career planning support to enhance clients' employability skills and workforce readiness.
Promote Employment Services programs through community outreach, networking, and engagement activities with employers and community partners.




Build and maintain relationships with employers and community organizations to create opportunities and support positive client outcomes.
Plan and facilitate employment-related workshops, training sessions, and career development activities for clients.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of training programs, service delivery, and client resources.
Collaborate with team members to support client success, program enhancements, curriculum improvements, and team development.
Sound knowledge of Employment counselling and job coaching techniques.
Solid case noting skills with the ability to build rationale for decisions that support clients with goals.
Knowledge and/or experience developing and delivering training programs.
Knowledge and/or experience serving clients with employment barriers, including disability.
Ability to meet and exceed established job performance and/or program targets.
Valid Driver's license and full time access to a vehicle.
Flexibility in work scheduling to be available to work days, with some evenings and weekends.
Sound working knowledge of various software including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
We use automated AI resume screening tools to help assess applications.

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🏢 Goodwill Industries, Ontario Great Lakes
📍 London