Career Counsellor for Inclusive Employment

3 days ago


Markham, Ontario, Canada ACCES Employment Full time

Company Overview

ACCES Employment is a leading organization connecting job seekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the GTA, Ontario, and Canada. With over 56,000 clients served annually, we provide job search services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients, including newcomers, youth, women, and refugees.

We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada.

Salary and Benefits

The successful candidate will be compensated at $58,345.64 per annum (as per Union salary grid), prorated to contract duration. We offer an excellent benefits package, RRSP matching program, and Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Job Description

  • Provide culturally sensitive employment services, including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counseling, and referrals.
  • Facilitate workshops to prepare clients to market themselves to employers and find/maintain employment.
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners to make appropriate referrals.
  • Maintain an active caseload, including file management responsibilities.
  • Advocate on behalf of clients whenever necessary, including support in areas of employment, skills training, social assistance, and equitable access to services.
  • Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain professional information tracking systems.
  • Conduct needs assessments and career testing in individual/group settings.
  • Provide professional support to clients using ACCES resource services.
  • Market ACCES services and clients to private/public sector employers to place clients in jobs.
  • Participate as an equal member of an employment consulting team.

Required Skills and Qualifications

  • A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Social Services, Adult Education, or a related field.
  • 5 years of experience in supporting job seekers facing complex barriers, including PWDs, newcomers, and individuals from diverse groups.
  • Previous experience with Employment Ontario and/or Integrated Employment Services is an asset.
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills and self-management to work effectively with clients, co-workers, agencies, and employers.
  • Knowledge of job search and career development, labour market trends, and resources.
  • Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach/marketing of clients and services to employers.
  • Experience with case management and ideally file management.
  • Presentation and facilitation skills.
  • MS Office environment familiarity; online platforms and database management programs.
  • Online facilitation experience is a strong asset.


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