Job Placement Specialist

3 weeks ago

Oshawa, Canada vpi inc. 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 to 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 Placement Specialist for our Oshawa branch.

**Key Job Functions**
- Demonstrate 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 and employers.
- Continuously engaging and supporting clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in their service plan with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.
- Coaches and motivates clients throughout their job search and during their job placements toward securing meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities.
- Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets to support service coordination and job development.
- Continually develops job placement opportunities for program participants while promoting clients of diverse backgrounds through Job Carving, Job Development, and Job Matching by assessing “fit” with the position and organization.
- Advocating on behalf of clients with employers to access accommodations that will support client success in the job.
- Conducts site audit with employers to validate safe working conditions and compliance with applicable employment legislation prior to job placement.
- Establishes and strengthens new and existing employer relationships in diverse industries and continuously develops job placement opportunities for clients.
- Coordinates events, such as hiring fairs, to support employer needs and attract new clients.
- Attends networking events and hiring fairs to connect with new employers to promote VPI Employment Services.
- Completes administrative functions, including scheduling appointments, and completing paperwork, which includes administering placement agreements for employer incentives and maintaining files to ensure compliance.
- Other duties pertaining to the position, as required.

**Skills & Abilities**
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening Skills
- Rapport Building
- Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
- Organizational Skills
- Information gathering skills.
- Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies.
- Possess integrity and a strong work ethic.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Attention to detail.
- Self-confidence/Resilience
- Judgement/Decision making.
- Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers.
- Self-motivated, good work ethic and habits, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Customer Services
- Initiative
- Communication
- Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value.
- Comfortable managing targets.

**Other Requirements**
- A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and insurance.

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If 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._**

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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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