EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING CONSULTANT (BILINGUAL - FRENCH) - Jobs in Thunder Bay, ON

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Advance your career and make a difference in the lives of Northern Ontarian residents with this opportunity in the Employment and Training Division. Employment and Training Consultants are at the forefront of a changing environment working with diverse stakeholders and assisting clients who are entering and re-entering the labour market.NOTE: Travel is requiredWhat can I expect to do in this roleIn a multi-stakeholder environment, you will:

• administer new and expanded training and employment programs
• provide program planning and support in response to emerging priorities and local labour market conditions and trends
• recommend, approve and monitor programs and financial support
• promote community employment and training programs
• provide consultation and advice to stakeholders regarding programs and services

How do I qualifyMandatoryYou must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire.Contract Management, Financial and Program Knowledge

• You have experience in effectively applying contract management principles and processes, developing service agreements, and financial monitoring techniques and controls.
• You have strong understanding of quality assurance approaches to contract monitoring and compliance.
• You have demonstrated knowledge of budget development and monitoring, forecasting techniques and sound financial practices.
• You have knowledge of the principles of community development and the range of employment and training programs that are in place.
• You have knowledge of provincial and regional economic climate and trends.

Analytical, Problem-solving and Research Skills

• You have strong problem-solving and risk management skills and the ability to work with team members to implement solutions.
• You have demonstrated research, analytical and evaluative skills to assess projects against legislation/regulatory requirements and service quality standards.
• You can operate successfully in a program delivery environment and evaluate compliance with legislative and program requirements.
• You can effectively manage difficult issues and make recommendations to address/resolve those issues.

Planning and Organizational Skills

• You can apply your planning, organizational and priority-setting skills in frequently shifting and busy program delivery work environment.
• You know how to establish priorities among multiple competing demands.
• You have experience using common computer software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation and database applications to track and organize work, conduct research and prepare documents.

Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills

• You have oral and written communication skill and presentation skills that includes the ability to listen, consolidate information, deliver information to different to various audiences.
• You know how to provide high quality customer service.
• You can work both independently and as part of a team.
• You have consultation and interpersonal skills to manage complex stakeholder relations and build partnerships.

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontarios Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.Additional Information:Address:

• 1 Bilingual Permanent, 208 Beamish Ave, Geraldton, North Region or 189 Red River Rd, Thunder Bay, North Region, Criminal Record Check

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees UnionUnderstanding the job ad - definitionsSchedule: 6Category: Consulting and PlanningPosted on: Friday, April 22, 2022Note:

• This ad is also available in French.
• Prior to the offer of employment, in accordance with the Ontario Public Service personnel screening checks policy, the top applicant(s) will be required to undergo personnel screening checks, which includes a police records check.
• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individuals employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-LB-180080/22Effective, January 1, 2022, the updated salary range for this position is $1310.43 to $1629.42 per week in alignment with the recently ratified OPSEU Unified 2022-2024 collective agreement.The information that you provide for the purpose of this competition and the results from this competition may be used to fill other positions These positions may be of various tenures including short-term assignments. Your information and the results from this competition will be retained for the purpose of filling vacancies in accordance with the applicable collective agreement or policy provisions.

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