Employment and Training Consultant

3 weeks ago


Kenora, Canada Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development Full time
Effective January 1st, 2024 the salary range for this position is $1,424.64 to $1,771.45 per week in compliance with OPSEU Unified Bargaining Unit collective agreement provisions. The new rates, effective retroactive to January 1, 2024, were recently confirmed and dates for implementation of the new salary rates are still to be determined.

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.

Additional Information:
• This position is located in Kenora (approximately 1,800 km away from Toronto). For more information on the location, please visit the City of Kenora website
NOTE: Travel is required

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 the OPS 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 Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?In 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 qualify?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.



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