Employment Advisor

**Job Title: Employment Advisor**

**Status: Full Time**

**Location: Niagara West (Beamsville, Grimsby, Smithville)**

**Ref. ID: 2023 - #EA2**

**What would it be like to work here?**

Do you have a passion for helping others? Do you have knowledge of the Niagara West community? Are you looking for more fulfillment in the work you do every day? If so, then we encourage you to consider an **Employment Advisor** role with us

The Employment Help Centre (EHC) - located in Beamsville, Grimsby and Smithville - is a not-for-profit organization providing a full range of employment services and supports to both job seekers and employers. Funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training & Skills Development, Employment Help Centre continuously strives to provide consistent services while impacting the lives of individuals and building a stronger Niagara West community.

**Employment Help Centre can offer**:

- Competitive wages
- Employee benefits
- Employee appreciation programs
- Open and inclusive working environment

The Employment Help Centre is seeking a full-time **Employment Advisor** for Niagara West. Employment Advisors will provide unemployed and underemployed individuals structured and individualized support for conducting successful job search. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Manager of Operations and in close contact with the rest of the staff to provide professional employment services to the clientele of the Employment Help Centre in accordance with the policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Providing employment services to clients through job search assistance
- Coaching clients while motivating, encouraging, supporting and reinforcing behaviours to empower them for job search
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of Employment Ontario program as well as OW and EI eligibility criteria and related programs and services
- Providing guidance with constructing a cover letter and resume
- Research information on: labour market trends, job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Maintaining accurate clients files, including mandatory documentation and follow up plans with clients to ensure ongoing maintenance
- Liaise with external agencies & community partners to facilitate referrals and promote EHC services
- Meet agency and funder set requirements and guidelines as well as individual targets
- Other duties as assigned
- Willingness to help others in need and contribute to the local Niagara West community
- Prior experience working with individuals who require assistance in overcoming barriers to employment is an asset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, bilingual an asset
- Post-Secondary education in employment counselling, social services, social sciences, plus related experience. Community development work or equivalent is an asset
- Driver’s licence with transportation and ability to travel within the Niagara Region
- Comfortable working in office and from home when necessary

**Application Details**:
**This job posting is not exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an Employment Advisor will be asked to perform from time to time. This list is only a sample; an Employment Advisor may be required to perform other duties.**
- Employment Help Centre is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Executive Director to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially._

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Grimsby, ON L3M 4H1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- Must be able to provide a clear vulnerable sectors check.

**Experience**:

- Social Services: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-10