Employment Consultant/retention Specialist

“Choose a job you love, and you will never work a day in your life.”
- Confucius

*6 month contract with possibility of extension.

Join the Glengarry Inter-Agency Group team and impact those around you by helping to improve the lives of individuals at every stage in their lives. GIAG Programs help everyone from toddlers to seniors. Our vision is to be a trusted and well-known community resource, offering exceptional specialized support to people at every stage of life. Our Mission is to engage our community in work, play and the realization of personal potential.

Book an appointment with one of our employees to see what it’s like to work for such a wonderful non-profit community organization.

The Glengarry Inter-Agency Group is looking for a friendly and professional individual to fill a position as an **Employment Consultant/Retention Specialist** in the Employment Services Program.

Shifts: Monday to Friday 8:30am-4pm

**Requirements**:

- College or University Education in Business or Social Work an asset
- Criminal record check
- Valid drivers license, own vehicle
- Excellent oral and written communication in French & English **(mandatory)**:

- Computer Applications; Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals;
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing resumes and preparing for job interviews;
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services;
- Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues;
- Collect labor market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information;
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization, dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions;
- Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources;
- administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
- Work with Employment Consultants to identify clients with barriers to employment in terms of market perception, skills or education shortages and lack of work experience
- Assist clients in obtaining subsidized and non-subsidized employment and/or training with appropriate employer in community to meet interests and aptitudes.
- Monitor client progress, mentor/coach relationship, provide appropriate interventions and maintain a current action plan.
- Provide information in an individual or workshop setting regarding workplace orientation, employer expectations, rights and responsibilities of employees, soft skills.

Upon request, this job posting will be offered in both official languages.

GIAG is committed to diversity and inclusion and the equitable participation of all Canadians. Should you require accommodation in relation to a disability, please tell us at the beginning of the selection process. This information will be kept confidential.

We thank all applicants for their interest in GIAG. However, only those who are selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

**Benefits**:

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

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-03-05