Job Posting 111472

Career Coach
Family Services of Peel
Halton / Peel area
Mississauga
closed 11 days ago (Fri, 17 Jul)
full time  •  $54,738.23

Family Services of Peel (FSP) is a progressive, multi-service Agency offering a dynamic work environment and culture. Are you interested in working at an organization that is committed to excellence and adds value to the community? We offer competitive compensation and benefits, professional development and training, and opportunities for advancement. Peel has a highly diverse and rapidly growing population of more than one million people and includes Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. We currently have a vacancy for a full-time (35-hours/week) Career Coach in our Employment Ontario (EO) department.

 

Job Summary:

Provide client-centred employment services that support individuals in securing and maintaining sustainable employment. Deliver Employment Ontario (EO) services including assessment, career planning, job search support, employer engagement, job placement, and retention services while meeting funding and service standards.  

 

Job Responsibilities:

  • Conduct client assessments and develop Employment Action Plans
  • Provide one-on-one career coaching, employment counselling, and ongoing case management
  • Support clients with job readiness, résumé and cover letter development, interview preparation, career exploration, and workplace success
  • Administer employment and career assessments and coordinate referrals to community supports and training opportunities
  • Process Employment Ontario (EO) programs and applications, including work placements and Second Career, where applicable
  • Facilitate workshops, information sessions, and group training on employment-related topics
  • Develop and maintain relationships with employers to identify job opportunities, support placements, and promote Employment Ontario (EO) services
  • Participate in outreach, networking events, job fairs, and community partnerships
  • Match clients to employment opportunities and monitor placements to support successful outcomes
  • Maintain accurate client records, case notes, contracts, databases, reports, and documentation in compliance with funding requirements
  • Assist with program development, marketing, promotional activities, evaluations, and continuous service improvement
  • Participate in team meetings, staff training, and other duties that support program and agency objectives
  • Other relevant duties as assigned for team or Agency

Key Qualifications:

  • Post-secondary education in Human Services, Social Work, Career Counselling, Business, or a related field
  • Minimum two years' experience delivering employment or career services
  • Strong knowledge of the Canadian labour market, employment trends, workplace practices, and job search strategies
  • Experience supporting individuals facing multiple barriers to employment
  • Proven ability to build employer partnerships, facilitate workshops, and achieve performance targets
  • Strong interpersonal, coaching, presentation, organizational, and customer service skills
  • Knowledge of Employment Ontario (EO), Ontario Works (OW), and community resources is an asset
  • Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, cultural competence, and anti-racist practices
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong computer proficiency, including MS Office, databases, virtual platforms, and social media
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively while maintaining confidentiality 
  • Valid Ontario driver's licence, reliable vehicle, flexibility to work across locations and occasional evenings/weekends, and ability to meet remote work requirements
  • Additional language(s) are an asset
  • Must provide vulnerable sector police check, to be obtained at own expense
  • Flexibility to work from a variety of locations 

 We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

 

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Family Services of Peel is committed to developing a staff team that reflects the community in which we work, and the people we serve. Family Services of Peel is dedicated to building an inclusive community with a shared purpose, and we strive to represent the values of respect, collaboration and diversity.  We have a strong commitment to employment equity and follow this commitment throughout our recruitment and selection process. 

 

Family Services of Peel is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We especially welcome applications from Indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+. We also encourage applications from persons with disabilities, and will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all the stages of the recruitment and selection process. All information that is received in regards to accommodations will be kept confidential.

 

We acknowledge the Haudenosaunee, Anishinabek, and Huron Wendat Indigenous territories, covered by ‘Treaty 13’, also known as the Toronto Purchase. We recognize and deeply appreciate their historic connection to this place.

 

An equal opportunity employer, it is Family Services of Peel’s policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of qualifications. In accordance with privacy legislation, by submitting your application you are providing your consent for the recruiter to conduct employment references.

 

As a member of this dynamic Agency, staff will be asked to undertake and lead special assignments. This may include participation in fundraising, strategic planning, and other related activities which contribute to the continuous transformation of Family Services of Peel.

 

Family Services of Peel is a community-based Agency that works to strengthen families, couples and individuals through counselling, education and support services. To ensure the highest standards of service for our clients, our staff are experienced and qualified professionals who reflect the richness of our diverse community. Our Counsellors adhere to the Code of Ethics of the Counselling and Social Work profession. We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our Agency and our range of programs and services at www.fspeel.org

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