Employment Specialist

3 weeks ago


Hamilton ON, Canada Iwchamilton Full time

Job title: Employment Specialist - Fixed Term Contract ends March 2027 Required skills/experience:

  • Degree or post-graduate certificate in HR/Career Counselling.
  • Experience in Employment Counselling and/or Job Development is an asset.
  • Professional English written and oral communication skills.
  • Fluency in one of the following languages is preferred: Arabic, French or Spanish.
  • Extensive and up-to-date knowledge of Hamilton’s labour market.
  • Proven experience processing Government forms and applications, with specific emphasis in work permit applications.
  • Ability to analyze, evaluate and collect information to assist in targeting the most suitable employment based on clients’ experience, education, and existing labour market factors.
  • Able to meet targets and goals.
  • Able to communicate confidently and effectively with clients.
  • Able to communicate confidently and effectively with employers.
  • Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
  • Awareness of cultural diversity & sensitivity, anti-racism and anti-oppression practices.
  • Excellent cross-cultural skills.
Duties and responsibilities: Perform a full range of duties associated with Employment Counselling, Case Management and Job Development for the assigned portfolio including, but not limited to:
  • Assessing clients’ employment and skills-development related needs for the development of individual employment action plans.
  • Assisting clients process applications for work permits (new or renewal).
  • Assisting clients to develop job search skills and job search strategies.
  • Assessing the need for additional assistance such as further vocational training/skills upgrading and make appropriate referrals.
  • Providing solutions-based counselling in the areas of job search, job placement, career decision, job maintenance, or other identified employment needs
  • Providing up-to-date labour market information.
  • Assisting clients with resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation and other job search activities as needed.
  • Assisting clients in the use of online resources and technology for job search activities.
  • Delivery of employment related workshops and seminars to clients as needed.
  • Collecting labour market information regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information.
  • Outreaching to potential employers, liaising and developing relationships with employers in industries aligned with clients’ career and employment goals.
  • Marketing the skills and experiences of ready-to-work clients to employers, aiming to achieve employment outcomes.
  • Attending industry related networking events and representing IWC on community committees.
  • Liaising with accrediting bodies, professional associations, government departments and other social, employment and community agencies as needed to facilitate clients’ progress
  • Performing all other duties relevant to the position and program as required.
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