Job Preparation Placement Counsellor

7 days ago

Walkerton, Ontario, Canada VPI Employment Services Full time


VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers.

VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario.

Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.

VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace.

We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves.

We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve.

Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development.

We are looking for a Permanent Full-time, Job Preparation Placement Counsellor for our Walkerton branch.

Key Job FunctionsDemonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our services, eligibility of programs that we administer through Employment Ontario, and how we can support the individual needs of job seekers.

Collaborates with Employment Counsellor in preparation for referral of new job-ready clients.
Assess and determine Job Seeker Financial Supports to facilitate skills development initiatives for clients (i.e., assessments, employment-related transportation, attire and grooming, work equipment and supplies, etc.)


Facilitate 1:1 interview preparation and mock interview sessions with clients in advance of potential or scheduled job interviews, tailoring each session to the client's individual needs/barriers and the job opportunity.

Provides 1:1 support to clients to assist with job matching and advocating for the client to secure an interview/employment.

Facilitate engaging and informative 3-day workshop series with clients in relation to Resume and Cover Letter, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, Career Development and Support and provide ongoing support to move the client forward into the 12-month retention program for clients closest to the labour market.

Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets.
Collaborates with client to develop a career development support plan supporting career retention and career progression.
Monitors and supports the client during job trials and placements through ongoing engagement and support.

Works with your Supervisor to monitor and achieve individual targets – allocation and expenditure of Jobseeker Financial Supports, job matches to open job opportunities, successful transition of job starts clients to Post-Employment, client satisfaction.

Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their action plan with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.

Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing proof of employment documentation. Administers placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance.
Other duties pertaining to the position, as required.
Skills & AbilitiesCritical Thinking/Problem-SolvingActive Listening SkillsRapport BuildingTime Management/Multi-tasking skillsOrganizational SkillsInformation gathering skills.
Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Attention to detail.
Self-confidence/ResilienceJudgement/Decision making.
Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.

Self-motivatedStrong interpersonal skillsCustomer ServiceInitiativeCommunicationOutgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.

Comfortable with managing targetsIf you are invited to an interview and require accommodation at any stage in the process, please notify us by clicking here.

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for recruitment purposes only.

While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team.

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