Employment Consultant, Entrepreneurship Connections - Jobs in Harbord

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Employment ConsultantProgram: Entrepreneurship ConnectionsLocation: Toronto The Employment Consultant will utilize their skills in entrepreneurship and employment services to prepare clients to plan, launch and market their business in Canada. The individual in this position will work in collaboration with their project team and other ACCES employees, along with community partner agencies.Duties and Responsibilities:• Provide culturally sensitive entrepreneurship and employment services including conducting intake and assessment, supporting clients to complete online learning materials, providing oneto-one business advising, and making targeted referrals to local resources where clients plan to live in Canada.• Facilitate workshops that will prepare clients to plan, market and launch their business in Canada.• Support and facilitate workshops that will prepare clients to market themselves to employers and to find and maintain employment.• Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners to make appropriate referrals.• Maintain an active caseload, including all file management responsibilities.• Advocate on behalf of clients whenever necessary, including support in areas ofentrepreneurship, skills training, social assistance, and equitable access to services.• Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain professional and effective information tracking systems on all activities performed.• 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 in order to market ACCES services and clients and place clients in jobs.• Participate fully and responsibly as an equal member of an employment consulting team.• And other duties as assigned.Qualifications and Experience:• A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education, or a related fieldand/or 5 years related work experience.• Excellent verbal and written communication skills• Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills to work effectively with clients, coworkers,outside agencies, and employers.• Thorough knowledge of all facets of job search and career development including anunderstanding of labour market trends and resources• Demonstrated ability to conduct outreachmarketing of clients and services to employers.• Demonstrated experience in case and file management.• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills• Experience working in a MSOffice environment; familiarity with online platforms and databasemanagement programs (ex. Salesforce)• Online facilitation experience is a strong asset (in particular, experience with using Zoom, MS Teams, and Webex).• Sector specific knowledge and previous experience supporting entrepreneurs are assets• Experience working with marginalized communities, including youth and newcomers who may be experiencing employment barriers is an asset.• Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate is an asset.• Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset.• Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours.We are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements.Job status: UnionizedWe thank all applicants for their interest; all internal candidates will be contacted in regard to theresults of their application.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 relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.Powered by JazzHR