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 and Training Division lead 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. We are 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. We are committed to including diverse perspectives and experience using an equity and antiracism lens. We are 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: 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. **About You? Before you apply, consider if you**: - Care deeply about what you do and about enabling an innovative and sustainable employment and training system that creates equitable access to economic opportunities for Ontario's diverse workers, employers, and communities. - Practice anti-racism and inclusion; we want people who want to contribute to a respectful workplace and who want to create an employment system that is accessible by all, especially for under-represented groups. - Strive for excellence in how you do your work and how you provide service. - Are a self-starter and thrive when working with others. - Want the best outcomes for our clients; ensuring employment and training supports are accessible, effective, and representative of the needs of all Ontarians. - Seek opportunities to collaborate and partner across organizational boundaries in order to advance our divisional mandates. - Can be resilient and resourceful in face of challenges and thrive on change. - Respectfully bring critical thought and opinion every day. - Embrace digital approaches in delivering service. - Are ready for what the future holds. **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?**: **Analytical, Problem-solving and Research Skills**: - You have demonstrated problem-solving skills, can identify risks and work collaboratively to implement solutions for difficult problems. - You have demonstrated research, analytical and evaluative skills to assess projects' alignment with respect to legislation/regulatory requirements and/or service quality standards. - You can operate successfully in a program delivery environment and evaluate compliance with legislative and program guidelines. - You have the ability to research and analyze economic labour trends (provincial and/or regional). **Communication, Presentation and Interpersonal Skills**: - You have oral and written communication skills and presentation skills that includes the ability to listen, consolidate information, deliver information to diverse stakeholder audiences. - You know how to provide quality customer service to a variety of diverse stakeholders. - You have consultation and interpersonal skills to manage complex stakeholder relations and build partnerships. - You can demonstrate that you can have a conversation with a colleague and/or stakeholder to work through a challenge, problem and/or daily task. **C