Employment Counsellor

VPI INC.•Toronto, ON

1h•CA$0 - CA$53,820

About The Position

VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. With over 30 years of experience, VPI operates in multiple locations across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage, driving our commitment to make a positive and sustainable impact. We embrace inclusivity and diversity, ensuring accessible employment practices and a supportive work environment where team members can be their authentic selves. This position is a backfill for an existing vacancy. We are seeking individuals with the passion and drive to positively impact the lives of our clients by providing exceptional client experience, fostering a safe and supportive environment, and facilitating skill development and life stabilization for sustainable employment and career development.

Requirements

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving
Active Listening Skills
Rapport Building
Time Management/Multi-tasking skills
Organizational Skills
Information gathering skills
Comfortable with technology, ever-improving processes, and efficiencies
Possess integrity and a strong work ethic
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Attention to detail
Self-confidence/Resilience
Judgement/Decision making
Ability to build lasting professional relationships with employers and job seekers
Self-motivated
Strong interpersonal skills
Customer Service
Initiative
Communication
Outgoing and enjoy getting to know other businesses and how their needs and our services can align that bring mutual value
Comfortable with managing targets

Responsibilities

Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of VPI's services and Employment Ontario programs to support job seekers' individual needs.
Achieve performance goals by effectively prioritizing tasks and managing time in high-pressure environments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders for client referrals.
Conduct comprehensive client assessments to evaluate employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, and skills.
Collaborate with clients to develop personalized Employment Action Plans for long-term job stability.
Provide ongoing, face-to-face and virtual pre-employment support, including career counseling, job search training, and skill-building.
Facilitate 1:1 interview preparation and mock interview sessions tailored to client needs and job opportunities.
Provide 1:1 support for job matching and advocate for clients to secure interviews/employment.
Facilitate 3-day workshop series on Resume/Cover Letter, Job Search Strategies, Interview Preparation, and Career Development.
Guide clients in accessing community resources to enhance job readiness and monitor referrals.
Identify and arrange necessary accommodations and resources for clients to sustain employment.
Provide services in a professional, welcoming, and safe manner, ensuring confidentiality and respect for client privacy.
Stay informed about current labor market trends and emerging opportunities.
Assess and determine Job Seeker Financial Supports for skills development initiatives.
Keep current with prevailing labor market conditions and new developments.
Collaborate with clients to develop career development support plans for retention and progression.
Monitor and support clients during job trials and placements through ongoing engagement.
Work with the Supervisor to monitor and achieve individual targets, including financial support allocation, job matches, and client transitions.
Continuously engage and support clients with skills development and employment preparation activities, documenting progress in action plans.
Complete administrative functions, including scheduling appointments and completing proof of employment documentation.
Administer placement agreements for employer incentives and maintain files for compliance.
Perform additional duties as required.