Employment and Training Consultant

The Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development's Employment and Training Division supports programs and services that ensure a skilled workforce. The Employment Ontario network is designed to assist everyone including individuals seeking skills upgrades or employment, and employers and businesses looking to develop their workforce and support their current and prospective employees. The West Region leads the regional operational delivery of programs and services in the employment and training space including workforce development, apprenticeship, employment, training, and responding to local changes in the labour market. We are focused on working collaboratively with external partners to meet the employment and training needs of Ontarians. The West Region is committed to creating a culture that supports our forward-looking vision and mission while also enabling an inclusive, collaborative, and coordinated organization that continues to build diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplaces where all can contribute. The West Region is committed to including diverse perspectives and experience using an equity and antiracism lens. The West Region is committed to work in a respectful and collaborative manner with underrepresented groups targeted by systemic inequities. Advance your career and make a difference in the lives of Ontarians with this opportunity in the Employment and Training Division. Employment and Training Consultants are at the forefront of a changing environment working with stakeholders and assisting clients who are entering and re-entering the labour market. **NOTE**: Frequent travel is required OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism: We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace. Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service. We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation. What can I expect to do in this role? **In a multi-stakeholder environment, you will**: - administer new and expanded training and employment programs - provide program planning and support in response to emerging priorities and local labour market conditions and trends - recommend, approve and monitor programs and financial support - promote community employment and training programs - provide consultation and advice to stakeholders regarding programs and services How do I qualify? Contract Management, Financial and Program Knowledge - You have strong understanding of quality assurance approaches to contract monitoring and compliance. - You have demonstrated knowledge of budget development and monitoring, forecasting techniques and sound financial practices. - You have knowledge of the principles of community development and the range of employment and training programs that are in place. - You have knowledge of provincial and regional economic climate and trends. Analytical, Problem-solving and Research Skills - You have strong problem-solving and risk management skills and the ability to work with team members to implement solutions. - You have demonstrated research, analytical and evaluative skills to assess projects against legislation/regulatory requirements and service quality standards. - You can operate successfully in a program delivery environment and evaluate compliance with legislative and program requirements. - You can effectively manage difficult issues and make recommendations to address/resolve those issues. Planning and Organizational Skills - You know how to establish priorities among multiple competing demands. Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills - You have oral and written communication skill and presentation skills that includes the ability to listen, consolidate information, deliver information to different to various audiences. - You know how to provide high quality customer service. - You can work both independently and as part of a team. - You have consultation and interpersonal skills to manage complex stakeholder relations and build partnerships.