Career Opportunity at COSTI
Employment Facilitator
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COSTI REQUIRES AN EMPLOYMENT FACILITATOR FOR ITS EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, VAUGHAN LOCATION
This is a full-time union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week. Funding for this position is only confirmed until March 31, 2023.
Duties:
- Greets clients in person and answers phones to conduct an initial assessment to determine service eligibility requirements or referrals to other community services
- Provides one-on-one assistance in resume/cover letters/interview skills as required.
- Assists clients to prepare and meet the objectives of their Better Jobs Ontario and other Training Applications.
- Facilitates individual, small group workshops, and online webinars to assist clients with effective job search strategies.
- Communicates with Employers to provide them with assistance in hiring candidates
- Assists with job fairs, employer, and other special events
- Maintains up-to-date job search and social support information and resource materials to support clients and make appropriate referrals as required
- Maintains complete electronic case notes and service entries throughout the client relationship using COSTI’s CIS database
- Ensures eligibility of clients using the MLTSD Case Management System (EOIS CaMS)
- Develops strategies targeted for specific clients to employers.
- Liaises with community agencies, boards of trade and professional groups for labour market and occupational information as a program resource.
- Contributes to the team by doing outreach for employers and clients
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Qualifications:
- Career Work Counselling Diploma/Social Services Worker Diploma or equivalent with relevant practicum experience.
- Minimum one (1) year of full-time employment facilitation and / or counselling experience.
- Experience working with MLTSD Case Management System (EOIS CaMS), or other databases and online employment tools
- Demonstrated experience delivering virtual services using Zoom, teams and other social media applications
- Knowledge of the current labour market and industry trends.
- Experience working with un-/under-employed persons including newcomers, persons with disabilities, seniors, indigenous, disadvantaged youth/adults, apprentices, employers and the community.
- Thorough knowledge of job search techniques, strategies, information and resources.
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.
- Excellent communication (oral & written) and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge of current computer packages: Word, Email, Internet, Excel, Teams.
- Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or exempt from vaccination on human rights grounds. COSTI reserves the right to require information establishing the validity of the exemption.
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Location: |
3100 Rutherford Road, Vaughan |
Duration of Position: |
Oct. 10, 2022 (Funding for this position is only confirmed until March 31, 2023) |
Starting Salary Range: |
$47, 790 - $51,435 per annum + benefits |
Posting Date: |
2022-09-21 |
Closing Date: |
2022-10-04 |
Notes: |
**Hours of work shall be scheduled in accordance with Article 12.01 and shall consist of five (5) seven (7) hour days, Monday to Friday |
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Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters as one file quoting reference #225-22 to the below link:
https://creg.costi.ca/ui/hr/resume.aspx?refno=225-22
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"We thank all applicants for their interest in COSTI. However, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please."
COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.
