Career Specialist

2 weeks ago

Etobicoke, Canada VPI Working Solutions Full time

_**VPI Working Solutions Inc embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). **_
- **While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team. **_

Note: Successful applicants for this position must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Proof of vaccination is required. If you have questions, please feel free to ask during your interview.

About Us:
Founded in 1988, VPI has provided working solutions to individuals and organizations for 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branch locations across Southern Ontario.

We provide employment programs, assessments and supportive vocational services that help residents of Ontario improve job readiness, explore training and get back to work.

We facilitate several Employment Ontario programs to help job seekers find work and training opportunities. We also work directly with employers who are looking to hire. These free programs and services are provided at no cost to job seekers or employers

**What We Are Looking For**:
**Full-Time Career Specialist** in our **Etobicoke **branch.

The Career Specialist is responsible for providing full-cycle and in-depth employment counselling on an individual and/or group basis while consistently meeting assigned MLTSD targets. The role is primarily accountable for client and, case management using the internal CRM system. In addition, a Career Specialist provides information and direction on tools and resources available within the Employment Resource Centre, which can assist clients in conducting a job search. Achieves individual targets, which contribute to successfully meeting branch targets. This role is also responsible for the expenditure of personal support, as per the budget for the fiscal year.

**Key Job Functions**:

- Client and Case Management: _
- Conducts intake and needs assessment for clients accessing assisted services
- Assists clients in obtaining meaningful employment through individual or group employment counseling including resume critique, mock interviews, and referrals to pre-employment services
- Creates and monitors service plans and maintains real-time case management
- Monitors clients and supports them through to successful completion of the individual goals set for them
- Critiques clients’ self-marketing tools and refers them to appropriate resources within the Employment Resource Centre (ERC) in accordance with their specific requirements
- Provides instruction and technical support to clients regarding available resources, such as business directories, resume writing manuals, relevant labor market information, and job search materials
- Promotes the branch’s ERC and VPI Learning Centre (eLearning) as well as other online resources
- May facilitate employment workshops, job fairs, employer sessions, and, other events to prepare clients to obtain as well as maintain employment
- Refers clients to Job Matching Placement with Incentives (JMPI) program
- Refers clients out to other community services to support client needs and achieve service coordination target
- 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
- Achieving Targets: _
- Tracks, monitors and achieves individual and branch targets pertaining to the number of assisted participants, closures, percentage of participant suitability, percentage of service coordination as well as personal supports expenditure
- Maintains and shares information on available community services, including all services available through MLTSD, government ministries, and agencies
- Administrative and Other Tasks: _
- Completes administrative portion of intake within internal CRM, Smart Simple, as well as the service plans within the allocated time
- Maintains real-time, accurate case notes in Smart Simple according to internal policies and guidelines as well as funder criteria
- Responds to client inquiries and provides assistance in a timely manner, as required
- Other duties pertaining to the position, as required
- Consistently support the achievement of all branch targets

To be successful in the role you will have:

- A post-secondary degree or diploma in Employment Counseling, Human Resources or another related discipline
- Knowledge of the local Labour Market as well as the local community resources
- Comfort inputting information directly into the database during client interactions
- Comfort with automation, changing processes, and making them more efficient
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Strong critical thinking and proble

  • Career Engagement

    8 hours ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humber Full time

    **Career Engagement & Education Specialist - SSE - FT Support** - (24923) **Find Your Spot at Humber** At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to...

  • Industry Specialist

    2 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humber Full time

    **Industry Specialist - SSE - FT Support (4 positions)** - (31233) **Find Your Spot at Humber** - At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a...

  • Recruitment Specialist

    2 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Appoint Staffing Full time

    Appoint Staffing is actively looking for a Recruitment Specialist in order to assist the hiring of Contingent Labor Workforce for important clients in operations. We are actively seeking a skilled Recruitment Specialist to join our team of professionals. This job is for you if you are looking for a job that leads you towards countless opportunities for...

  • Student & Employer Relations Specialist

    8 hours ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humber Full time

    **Student & Employer Relations Specialist - SSE - FT Support** - (24925) **Find Your Spot at Humber** At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be...

  • Brand Specialist

    3 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada The Humberview Group Full time

    Humberview Volkswagen is looking for a **Brand Specialist** to join their team in Etobicoke. Our **Brand Specialists** are responsible for selling and leasing new and pre-owned vehicles and creating lasting relationships with customers. Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting time! Our **Brand Specialists** walk customers through the sales process, including...

  • Indigenous Curriculum Specialist

    6 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humber Full time

    **Indigenous Curriculum Specialist - FHSW (ECE) - TPT Support** - (27886) **Find Your Spot at Humber** If you are interested in higher education and are looking to contribute to the largest polytechnic College in Ontario as we shape the future of our students and communities, here is your opportunity to join our team. At Humber, our career paths open up a...

  • Mobile Mortgage Specialist Assistant

    7 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada TD Bank Full time

    Work Location: Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada Hours: 1 Line of Business: Personal & Commercial Banking Pay Details: **Job Description**: Start an exciting career with one of the strongest financial institutions in Canada. TD is growing their Mobile Mortgage Sales Force and is seeking performance-driven individuals to join our dynamic team! The TD Mobile...

  • Design Specialist

    4 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humber Full time

    **Design Specialist - FMCAD - I/O Support** - (30938) **Find Your Spot at Humber** At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a leader in...

  • Leasing Specialist

    5 days ago

    Etobicoke, Canada CAPREIT Full time

    Â: Are you enthusiastic, customer-oriented and enjoy interacting with people? Do you have an interest in residential property management and want to build a career with one of the 50 Best Employers in Canada? If this is you, come join our community as a **Leasing Specialist**. This role is a 1-year contract with a possibility to become permanent or...

  • Property Specialist

    5 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada CAPREIT Full time

    : Are you enthusiastic, detail-oriented and enjoy learning new systems? Do you want to build a rewarding career in residential property management with one of the consistently recognized 50 Best Employers in Canada? If this is you, come join our community in a hybrid leasing and administrative role as a **Property Specialist **at 18 Panorama Court and...

  • Delivery Specialist

    7 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humberview Volkswagen Full time

    Humberview Volkswagen is currently looking for a **Delivery Specialist** to join their team in Etobicoke. - Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting time!_ Our **Delivery Specialists **are responsible for assisting in coordinating the dates and times of all new and pre-owned vehicle deliveries. They will also be responsible for following up with customers...

  • Brand Specialist

    7 hours ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humberview Volkswagen Full time

    Humberview Volkswagen is looking for a **Brand Specialist** to join their team in Etobicoke. Our **Brand Specialists** are responsible for selling and leasing new and pre-owned vehicles and creating lasting relationships with customers. Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting time! Our **Brand Specialists** walk customers through the sales process, including...

  • Transition to Work

    24 hours ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humber Full time

    **Transition to Work (Program Specialist) - SSE - RPT** - (24792) **Find Your Spot at Humber** At Humber, our career paths open up a world of infinite possibilities for you to explore. People are at the heart of the Humber experience. Here, every day we work shoulder to shoulder to deliver excellence, and in doing so, we redefine what it means to be a...

  • Brand Specialist

    2 days ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humberview Volkswagen Full time

    Humberview Volkswagen is looking for a **Brand Specialist** to join their team in Etobicoke. Our **Brand Specialists** are responsible for selling and leasing new and pre-owned vehicles and creating lasting relationships with customers. Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting time! Our **Brand Specialists** walk customers through the sales process, including...

  • Senior Production Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Hiring Full time

    Hiring a Senior Production Specialist for our Bindery Department in Etobicoke, ON. Salary: CAD $60,000 per year.**Job Overview:**We are seeking an experienced production specialist to join our team in the Bindery Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong working knowledge of bindery equipment and be able to work independently to set up and operate...

  • Brand Specialist

    7 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada The Humberview Group Full time

    Humberview Volkswagen is looking for a **Brand Specialist** to join their team in Etobicoke. Our **Brand Specialists** are responsible for selling and leasing new and pre-owned vehicles and creating lasting relationships with customers. Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting time! Our **Brand Specialists** walk customers through the sales process, including...

  • Brand Specialist

    7 days ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Humberview Volkswagen Full time

    Humberview Volkswagen is looking for a **Brand Specialist** to join their team in Etobicoke. Our **Brand Specialists** are responsible for selling and leasing new and pre-owned vehicles and creating lasting relationships with customers. Purchasing a vehicle is an exciting time! Our **Brand Specialists** walk customers through the sales process, including...

  • Associate Payroll Specialist

    7 months ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Payworks Inc. Full time

    Doing business to business, person to person. Payworks is a leading workforce management solutions provider and multi-year winner of the Canada’s Best Managed Companies program. We are proud to be Canadian owned and operated as well as committed to developing world-class products and providing a progressive workplace culture where **Doing Right by...

  • Industrial Paint Inspector

    7 days ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Patron Career Staffing Full time

    We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Industrial Paint Inspector to join our team at one of our facilities in Etobicoke.About the RoleThis is a full-time opportunity for a paint inspector who can start immediately. As an Industrial Paint Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring that all parts meet quality specifications and standards through...

  • Electrical Installation Specialist

    4 weeks ago

    Etobicoke, Canada Rahul Full time

    About RahulRahul is a reputable organization committed to delivering high-quality electrical services.Salary and BenefitsThe estimated salary for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.Job DescriptionWe are...