Career Development and Support Counsellor

7 days ago

Hamilton, 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 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, Career Development, and Support Counsellor for our Hamilton location.

**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.

Execute an individualized career development and support plan with each client through engagement, mentoring, advocacy, ongoing skill enhancement, and life stabilization support to clients and employers.

Keeps current with prevailing labor market conditions as well as new developments within local and regional labor markets.

Coordinate with the client to determine the need and use Jobseeker Financial Supports relating to skills development opportunities (i.e., assessments, certification charges, training costs, emergency life stabilization supports, etc.)

Effective and timely case management of each client’s Career Development & Support plan, documenting progress with up-to-date plan items and real-time case notes.

Other duties pertaining to the position, as required.

**Skills & Abilities**

Critical Thinking/Problem-Solving

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.

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,

Strong interpersonal skills

Customer Service

Initiative

Communication

Comfortable with managing targets.

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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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