Employment Consultant, Healthcare Connections

ACCES Employment•Brampton, ON

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACCES Employment is a leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to connecting diverse jobseekers with employers across Canada. We serve over 56,000 individuals annually through seven locations in the GTA, offering customized employment programs for newcomers, youth, women, and refugees. Our vision is to create a fully inclusive labor force that mirrors Canada's diverse population. The Healthcare Connections program specifically supports Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals (IEHPs) in transitioning to non-licensed roles within the broader healthcare sector. This program utilizes expert-created content and extensive stakeholder networks to facilitate career transitions for highly skilled professionals, enabling them to contribute to healthier individuals and communities. Graduates have found success in various healthcare-related fields such as Healthcare Administration, Clinical Research, Pharmaceuticals, and Hospital Operations. The Employment Consultant will be instrumental in equipping IEHP clients with the necessary skills and strategies for successful career entry in clinical research within the Canadian healthcare landscape.

Requirements

A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counseling, Adult Education or a related field and/or 5 years directly related work experience
Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and self-management skills to work effectively with clients, co-workers, outside agencies and employers
Thorough knowledge of all facets of job search and career development including an understanding of labour market trends and resources
Demonstrated ability to conduct outreach/marketing of clients and services to employers
Demonstrated experience in case and file management
Experience working in an MSOffice environment; familiarity with digital platforms and databases
Flexible to work occasional evenings and weekend hours

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Internationally Educated Healthcare Professionals is considered a strong asset
Knowledge of/experience in the healthcare sector is a strong asset, with Northern Ontario-specific knowledge/experience preferred
Excellent presentation and facilitation skills
Online facilitation experience is considered an asset
Teaching English as a Second Language Certificate is an asset
Fluency in a second language will be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Provide culturally sensitive employment services including intake and assessment, one-to-one and group employment counseling and referrals
Facilitate workshops that will prepare clients to market themselves to employers and to find and maintain employment
Develop and maintain positive relationships with community organizations and partners to make appropriate referrals
Maintain an active caseload, including all file management responsibilities
Advocate on behalf of clients whenever necessary, including support in areas of employment, skills training, social assistance and equitable access to services
Meet monthly statistical requirements and maintain professional and effective information tracking systems on all activities performed
Conduct needs assessments and career testing in individual and/or group settings
Provide professional support to clients using ACCES resource services
Develop relationships with private and public sector employers in order to market ACCES services and clients and place clients in jobs
Participate fully and responsibly as an equal member of an employment consulting team
And other duties as assigned