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About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive dental insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s&nbsp;Youth Thrive program&nbsp;operates both regionally and nationally, offering youth a variety of activities such as professional skills workshops, a virtual retreat, and volunteer placements. These opportunities help youth participants gain valuable skills and experiences, engage in important community projects, and promote civic engagement and social inclusion. Our national Youth Thrive program is available to youth aged 16 to 29 living in Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta, or Nova Scotia, while our regional Youth Thrive program serves eligible youth living in Ontario. Both programs particularly focus on youth who identify as Indigenous or are underserved from equity-deserving groups.As a Placement Specialist/Coach with our national Youth Thrive program based in Alberta, you will be a key member of the project team. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining relationships with non-profit organizations across multiple sectors and developing meaningful volunteer opportunities for youth participants of the program. You will also work directly with youth participants to help them understand the expectations and requirements of various non-profit workplaces, and what it takes to succeed in their volunteer roles. You will manage a caseload of youth and mentors assigned to you and be responsible for achieving placement targets.Position Type:&nbsp;Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanentBase Location and Travel Requirements:This opportunity is based in Edmonton and requires frequent travel throughout Alberta to meet the core outreach and placement deliverables of the position, including to remote areas that are not accessible by transit. The successful candidate should possess a valid driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to effectively meet these core deliverables. This position also operates under a hybrid-remote schedule, permitting one work-from-home day per week, contingent on program needs, operational requirements, and performance. The hybrid schedule requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.Please note that the work schedule for this position requires flexibility and availability to work some evening hours and occasional weekends to meet the operational needs of the program.Background Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).Start date:As soon as possibleReporting to:&nbsp;Program CoordinatorResponsibilities include:Community Partner Outreach, Relationship Building, and Volunteer Development<ul><li>Conducts outreach to non-profit organizations to promote The Career Foundation’s national Youth Thrive program, with the aim of securing volunteer placement opportunities for youth participants.</li><li>Develops and maintains effective relationships with non-profit partners.</li><li>Places youth clients into volunteer opportunities by matching them with advertised and non-advertised volunteer roles, including opportunities developed through establishing effective relationships with non-profit partners.</li><li>Supports non-profits in identifying volunteer opportunities and projects that youth can engage in to help the organization achieve its mission.</li><li>Conducts on-site visits at non-profit partner facilities to ensure they provide suitable and safe workplace environments.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement training plans with non-profits and appropriately matches youths’ skills with volunteer requirements.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks personal success rates to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives.</li><li>Conducts outreach to engage mentors who can guide youth and ensure successful placements.</li><li>Arranges guest speakers to educate youth clients on civic engagement, the non-profit sector, volunteer opportunities, volunteer expectations, and other information supporting their successful outcomes.</li><li>Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation on all volunteer development activities, including interviews, volunteer vacancies, placements arranged, and other support activities.</li><li>Works in collaboration with fellow team members to plan, execute, and continuously monitor effective outreach plans to recruit youth, mentors, and non-profits, and maintain up-to-date records of outreach efforts.</li><li>Plans and participates in community events, hiring fairs, and related activities to promote The Career Foundation’s services.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.&nbsp; </li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Youth Placement and Retention Coaching<ul><li>Provides coaching and support to help youth overcome barriers to completing volunteer placements.</li><li>Guides youths’ volunteer search and coaches them at each step to ensure their placement success.</li><li>Serves as a resource to youth and non-profit partners to mediate issues if they arise and provide other supports that lead to retention and successful volunteer completion.</li><li>Delivers group workshops or coaching to help with youths’ skills development.</li><li>Provides individual coaching to youth participants, helping them apply skills learned through workshops, and conducts project-specific interview preparation with each participant.</li><li>Coaches youth during their volunteer placements to overcome learning and integration obstacles.</li><li>Works with mentors to support youth in maximizing these civic engagement opportunities.</li><li>Monitors youth to ensure the success of their volunteer projects and ensures they receive the support they need.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support youth participants with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, business, or human/social services is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of two years of direct experience in job development, coaching, community outreach, sales, or business development, or other experience that is directly transferable to the responsibilities of the position is required.</li><li>Valid driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to conduct essential work-related travel within Alberta to meet the core requirements of the position, including to remote areas.</li><li>Experience working with youth, including those who identify as Indigenous or are from underserved, equity-deserving groups, is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Knowledge of current labour market trends, job search techniques, and youth employment research methods is considered an asset</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people from all stakeholder groups.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting assigned targets.</li><li>Professional and courteous approach to client service, with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with youth of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards, with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness and flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours to meet the requirements of the program.</li><li>Dedicated work ethic with demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li></ul>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.&nbsp;

The Career Foundation

Placement Specialist/ Coach

About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at <a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes </li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes&nbsp;</li></ul>Program and Role Description:&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s Empowering Abilities Program (EAP) assists individuals with disabilities in overcoming barriers to employment by enhancing their employability to make a successful transition to employment or return to school to further their career goals. The program consists of up to ten weeks of pre-employment workshops, followed by twelve weeks of a wage subsidy job placement for participants.This Employer Relations Specialist/Job Developer position is available with our Empowering Abilities Program – York office. In this position, you will be an essential member of the team responsible for establishing relationships with employers to find appropriate job placement opportunities for program participants who have self-disclosed disabilities, coaching participants and employers to ensure job retention is achieved, and performing other important duties. You will be responsible for achieving individual targets assigned to you that contribute to the team’s collective ability to meet all contractual obligations with the program’s government funder.&nbsp;Position Type:&nbsp;Full-time (37.5 hours per week), contract until March 27, 2026, with excellent potential to lead to permanent.Base Location and Travel Requirements:This opportunity is based at The Career Foundation’s York office, located near Weston Rd. and Lawrence Ave. W., and requires frequent local travel to employer locations, partner sites, and other stakeholder locations to fulfill the core requirements of the role. The successful candidate should possess a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to perform essential duties that require frequent local travel, including to locations not accessible by transit. This position also permits periodic work-from-home days on a rotational basis, contingent on program needs, operational requirements, and performance. The hybrid schedule requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.Vulnerable Sector Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)&nbsp;Start date:As soon as possibleReporting to:&nbsp;&nbsp;Program CoordinatorResponsibilities include:Job Development and Participant Coaching<ul><li>Develops relationships with 2–3 new employer contacts each week and 8–12 new employer contacts each month in a variety of industries to generate job placement opportunities for program participants</li><li>Regularly monitors personal performance against program targets to ensure the achievement of expected results.</li><li>Delivers enhanced employer services to a minimum of two companies per month.</li><li>Places program participants into job placements through successful employer outreach and job development initiatives, ensuring that milestone targets are achieved.</li><li>Develops accommodation plans with employers and utilizes appropriate support funds from the program’s budget to best serve participants.</li><li>Administers placement agreements with and without wage subsidies, including collecting required pay stubs and processing payment claims.</li><li>Conducts job retention functions with program participants and employers, including coaching participants on how to overcome barriers during their work placements and mediating issues that arise as needed.</li><li>Maintains relationships with employers to continuously develop job placement opportunities for program participants.</li><li>Completes personalized needs assessments with program participants, including evaluating and interpreting collected information to support them in targeting the most suitable employment opportunities based on their experience, education, and disability, as well as existing labour market factors.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support program participants in achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Collaborates with other team members to complete participant assessments using established assessment tools and interprets results pertaining to core job functions.</li><li>Ensures quality of work placements for program participants by appropriately matching each person’s skills with the job requirements and adhering to other program requirements for job placements.</li><li>Plans and delivers job search workshops, conducts cold calls to employers, and facilitates mock interviews to prepare program participants for position-specific interviews.</li><li>Works collaboratively with fellow team members to schedule approved short-term training to ensure that program participants are best prepared for the local labour market.</li><li>Participates in group intake functions and participant selection.</li><li>Maintains documentation of assigned participant files in online reporting systems, including records of service and participant progress reports.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Participant Outreach and Recruitment<ul><li>Attends networking events and hiring fairs to connect with new employers and promote the program.</li><li>Performs outreach to recruit eligible participants into the program from equity-deserving groups, including 2SLGBTQI+, racialized minorities, and others, through community events, job fairs, social media channels, and other outreach functions.</li><li>Presents the program to community partners and potential participants, ensuring that they understand the program objectives and time requirements.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in marketing, business, human/social services, or another field relevant to the scope of the position is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of 2 years’ direct experience in job development, community outreach, job coaching, business development, or experience that is directly transferable to the responsibilities of the position is required.</li><li>Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to conduct essential work-related travel within the GTHA to meet the core deliverables of the position.</li><li>Prior experience serving persons with disabilities, utilizing the Disability Severity Assessment tool, and/or experience with government-funded employment programs are considered strong assets.</li><li>Candidates who possess the above qualifications, as well as existing relationships with employers that can be relied upon to provide employment opportunities for participants of the program, will be prioritized.</li><li>Ability to effectively apply principles of the sales process to generate job leads and secure positions for participants of the program.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people from all stakeholder groups.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting assigned targets.</li><li>Professional and courteous approach to client service, with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with participants of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards, with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness to occasionally work outside of normal business hours when needed to meet the needs of clients and the program.</li><li>Dedicated work ethic with demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li></ul>The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Employer Relations Specialist / Job Developer

About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at CareerFoundation.com.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive Health Benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive Dental Insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:Conveniently located in Etobicoke, North York, Downtown Toronto, York, and Scarborough, The Career Foundation’s five (5) full-suite Employment Centres provide job seekers with a full range of services, including exploring career options, improving their résumés, preparing for interviews, and much more. Employers that share our commitment to community hiring can also receive a range of services, including direct access to job seekers of diverse backgrounds and skills, support with coordinating and hosting community hiring events to meet our job seeker clients, advice on how to best coach and work with their new hires to help achieve job retention, and more.As an Employment Services and Placement Specialist, you would be an essential member of our team responsible for providing solution-based employment counselling to an assigned caseload of clients in the areas of job search, job placement, career decision-making, job retention, and other areas to support clients with achieving successful outcomes. You would also be responsible for developing relationships with employers to find suitable employment opportunities for clients in your caseload, among other essential duties, including maintaining accurate records in online data reporting systems.Position Type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanentBase Location:This opportunity is based at The Career Foundation’s Toronto Employment Centre, located at Yonge St. &amp; St. Clair Ave. E., and includes periodic travel to other offices, employer and community partner locations, and other stakeholder sites as needed. The successful candidate must be willing to work on-site from the office on a full-time basis.This position also currently operates under a hybrid schedule, allowing for one work-from-home day per week. The hybrid schedule is based on performance and operational needs and requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.Reporting to:Area Manager, Employment and Placement ServicesResponsibilities include:Employment Counselling, Coaching, and Case Management<ul><li>Provides solution-based employment counselling and ongoing support to an assigned caseload of clients in the areas of job search, job placement, career decision making, job retention, and other areas to support clients with achieving employment goals.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks caseload success rate to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives and expectations from the program’s funder.</li><li>Conducts intakes and completes individualized needs assessments for clients to establish their eligibility for services and pre-employment needs.</li><li>Collects, organizes, and analyzes client information through completed needs assessments and other mechanisms to appraise clients’ interests, aptitudes, and abilities to create individualized action plans that lead to successful outcomes.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.</li><li>Provides effective job search readiness support services to clients on relevant topics, such as job search strategies, interview preparation, credential assessments, language support, and other areas to help them achieve successful outcomes, such as developing effective résumés.</li><li>Determines client eligibility for financial supports, administers eligible supports, and ensures proper documentation is on file to support expenditures.</li><li>Guides and supports clients with completing applications for education and/or training opportunities.</li><li>Conducts timely follow-ups job seeker clients throughout their job search efforts, and provides repeat, one-on-one job employment counselling sessions and support, as needed, to review goals, address barriers, and ensure clients are making progress toward goals, including facilitating community-based referrals when needed.</li><li>Assesses and facilitates wraparound and intervention resources required to help clients address and overcome barriers that may prevent them from achieving successful employment outcomes.</li><li>Supports clients to acquire a clear understanding of industry perspectives and other information pertaining to the job opportunities to which they are applying.</li><li>Facilitates in-person and virtual workshops for clients on a variety of relevant topics.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention Support<ul><li>Conducts outreach to develop relationships with employers in a variety of industries to promote The Career Foundation’s services in the community and create job leads for active clients in caseload.</li><li>Conducts job search activities with clients, including cold calling employers and other strategies to support them with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support clients with achieving their training and employment goals.</li><li>Places clients into meaningful employment opportunities by matching them with job opportunities created through effective employer relationships as well as advertised job vacancies suitable for their experience, skills, and interests.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement, incentive, and other agreements with employers when applicable.</li><li>Administers and monitors on-the-job training plans and conducts appropriate follow-ups and interventions with employers when needed to ensure that all expectations are met.</li><li>Supports clients and employers to mediate issues as needed.</li><li>Collaborates with fellow team members on topics such as job development and employment retention strategies that help lead clients to successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or a related field relevant to the position’s duties is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>A minimum of two years of experience in job coaching, employment counselling, job development, recruitment, or other directly transferable experience related to the position’s responsibilities is required.</li><li>Must be willing to work on-site from the office on a full-time basis.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting targets.</li><li>Experience in vocational counselling, managing client caseloads, familiarity with Employment Ontario-funded programming, community outreach, and employer relationship-building considered assets.</li><li>A professional and courteous approach to client service with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.</li><li>Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness and flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours when needed.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li><li>Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.</li></ul>How to Apply:Please visit the Join Our Team page on our website at careerfoundation.com/join-our-team and select the position for which you would like to submit your application. You may complete the application form directly through our website. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please.Thank you for your interest in The Career Foundation.The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Employment Services and Placement Specialist

About The Career Foundation: The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>. Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive Health Benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive Dental Insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Position Summary: Reporting to the Director of Human Resources, the Human Resources Coordinator will significantly contribute to The Career Foundation’s HR functional excellence. This role will carry out people initiatives and provide outstanding internal customer support. The Human Resources Coordinator will develop, communicate, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation, policies, and procedures; lead employee engagement initiatives; guide employee relations issues; contribute to effective performance management strategies; and support recruitment, onboarding, training activities, and other important functions to ensure HR excellence. Position type:<ul><li>Full-time (37.5 hours per week)</li></ul>Location and Requirements:<ul><li>The designated base location for this opportunity is our Head Office in North York (Lawrence Ave. &amp; Allen Rd.). The successful candidate will also be required to travel to all other company locations, including Toronto, Etobicoke, York, Scarborough, and Hamilton to fulfill the scope of the position. The role will also permit a hybrid-remote work schedule contingent on operational needs and scope of work.&nbsp;The hybrid schedule requires a private work-from-home space with reliable high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.</li></ul>Vulnerable Sector Check:<ul><li>An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).</li></ul>Reporting to:<ul><li>Director, Human Resources</li></ul>Responsibilities include: Legislative Compliance and Policy Administration<ul><li>Develops and maintains internal HR policies and procedures&nbsp;in consultation with the Director of HR, ensuring alignment with all applicable legislation including the&nbsp;Employment Standards Act&nbsp;(ESA),&nbsp;Ontario Human Rights Code&nbsp;(OHRC),&nbsp;Occupational Health and Safety Act&nbsp;(OHSA), and&nbsp;Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act&nbsp;(AODA).</li><li>Proactively monitors changes in employment legislation&nbsp;and translates updates into actionable policy revisions and new procedures to ensure ongoing compliance.</li><li>Prepares and distributes company-wide memos&nbsp;to introduce new or amended policies, ensuring clear communication and effective understanding across all levels of the organization.</li><li>Maintains mandatory training modules&nbsp;on workplace violence and harassment, accessibility, and health and safety, and ensures annual reviews are completed by all personnel. &nbsp;</li><li>Maintains accurate and up-to-date compliance records, including policy acknowledgments and training completions, in collaboration with the Human Resources Administrative Assistant, ensuring all documentation is properly stored in the HRIS (ADP).</li><li>Administers leaves of absence and other employment-related matters in compliance with&nbsp;the&nbsp;ESA, ensuring all actions align with legislative requirements and internal policies.</li><li>Provides policy interpretation and guidance to staff members and managers, offering practical support to help navigate HR-related issues and ensure consistent application of policies.</li><li>Conducts periodic on-site audits across all locations to verify that required health and safety postings and listings are visible, and records are up to date; leads follow-up actions when needed to support ongoing compliance and workplace safety.</li><li>Supports the Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC)&nbsp;by coordinating initiatives and ensuring compliance with OHSA requirements.</li><li>Supports the Director of HR in conducting workplace investigations when required.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the HR department.</li></ul>Training Coordination and Performance Management<ul><li>Sources, vets, and coordinates external training providers to deliver high-impact learning experiences.</li><li>Coordinates the end-to-end training process, including quotations, scheduling, on-site logistics, and communications.</li><li>Collects and analyzes training feedback to evaluate effectiveness and inform future learning strategies.</li><li>Ensures that interim and annual performance reviews are completed on schedule, maintains accurate records, and conducts follow-ups when needed with managers.</li><li>Supports the Director of HR with updating performance management frameworks and tools aligned with organizational objectives.</li><li>Provides HR support to managers on feedback delivery and performance review processes, including effective performance conversations.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the HR department.</li></ul>Employee Engagement and Retention<ul><li>Leads the planning and execution of diverse engagement initiatives, including team-building events, themed office days, and milestone recognitions.</li><li>Spearheads, actively participates in, and oversees a new Culture &amp; Connections Collective comprised of a cross-functional employee-led committee dedicated to curating inclusive, high-impact events that build camaraderie and celebrate workplace culture.</li><li>Ensures events are thoughtfully designed to reflect the interests and values of a diverse workforce, while promoting collaboration, morale, and a sense of community.</li><li>Creates surveys, analyzes data, and presents findings and recommendations to senior leadership.</li><li>Develops and implements strategies that support recognition, Canadareer growth, and work-life balance.</li><li>Partners with managers to create personalized development plans for high-potential employees.</li><li>Manages and conducts exit interview processes, analyzes turnover data and prepares relevant feedback reports for the Director of HR.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the HR department.</li></ul>Recruitment, Onboarding, and Employee Integration<ul><li>Leads full-cycle recruitment processes, including job postings, pre-screen assessments, reference checks, and onboarding.</li><li>Collaborates with hiring managers to assess workforce needs and develop strategic recruitment plans.</li><li>Coordinates all aspects of the onboarding journey, including pre-boarding communications and welcome materials, ensuring a seamless and positive candidate experience that reflects the organization’s values and culture.</li><li>Develops, maintains, and continuously enhances onboarding and training plans in collaboration with managers tailored to different roles and programs/departments.</li><li>Monitors onboarding effectiveness through feedback surveys, retention data, and performance indicators, using insights to refine strategies.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the HR department.</li></ul>HR Communication, Data Analysis and Reporting<ul><li>Develops and facilitates regular feedback loops through surveys, group discussions, and one-on-one conversations.</li><li>Translates employee feedback into actionable insights and collaborates with leadership to implement improvements.</li><li>Tracks and analyzes key HR metrics related to engagement, retention, performance, and development.</li><li>Prepares regular reports and dashboards to inform strategic decision-making.</li><li>Ensures data integrity, accuracy, and confidentiality in all reporting processes.</li><li>Performs other duties as assigned to support the needs of the HR department.</li></ul>Requirements/Qualifications:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree in Human Resources is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of HR education and experience is required.</li><li>Minimum of 4 years’ hands-on HR experience&nbsp;in a similar capacity across various functions, including compliance, policy development, recruitment, onboarding, employee relations, and engagement initiatives.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge of applicable legislation is required, including the ESA, OHRC, OHSA, and AODA, with practical experience administering HR functions to ensure compliance.</li><li>Familiarity with HR-related legislation&nbsp;in Alberta, British Columbia, and Nova Scotia is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Tech-savvy in using learning management systems (LMS), AI tools, and emerging HR technologies&nbsp;to automate and monitor onboarding, training, and performance management processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience developing HR dashboards and working with Power BI is considered a strong asset.</li><li>Proven understanding of HR principles and best practices.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, develop, update, and interpret legislative and corporate policies and procedures.</li><li>Prior experience working in a non-profit and/or in a mid-sized, service-based organization with multiple locations&nbsp;is considered an asset.</li><li>CHRP or CHRL designation is considered an asset.</li><li>Proficiency in ADP&nbsp;is an asset.</li><li>Prior experience managing HR budgets&nbsp;effectively.</li><li>Aptitude for evaluating and implementing systems and practices&nbsp;that enhance HR efficiency and effectiveness, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.</li><li>Ability to analyze qualitative and quantitative feedback&nbsp;to continuously improve onboarding, engagement, and development programs.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, with experience developing HR-related communications and building rapport across diverse teams.</li><li>Knowledge of change management principles and their application to employee transitions and organizational culture-building.</li><li>Experience supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives through onboarding, engagement, and learning strategies.</li><li>Well-developed organizational skills, effective time management, and the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve objectives.</li><li>High ethical standards, with a proven ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise tact, diplomacy, and sound judgment.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)&nbsp;and Outlook 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.</li><li>Willingness and flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours&nbsp;to meet objectives.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li><li>A collaborative team player with a positive attitude and a dedicated work ethic.</li></ul>How to Apply:Please visit the ‘Join Our Team’ page on our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team" target="_blank">https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team</a> and select the position for which you would like to submit your application. You may complete the application form directly through our website. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest in The Career Foundation.&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s Commitment:&nbsp;The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Human Resources Coordinator

About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive Health Benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive Dental Insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:Conveniently located in Etobicoke, North York, Downtown Toronto, York, and Scarborough, The Career Foundation’s five (5) full-suite Employment Centres provide job seekers with a full range of services, including exploring career options, improving their résumés, preparing for interviews, and much more. Employers that share our commitment to community hiring can also receive a range of services, including direct access to job seekers of diverse backgrounds and skills, support with coordinating and hosting community hiring events to meet our job seeker clients, advice on how to best coach and work with their new hires to help achieve job retention, and more.As an Employment Services and Placement Specialist, you would be an essential member of our team responsible for providing solution-based employment&nbsp;counselling&nbsp;to an assigned caseload of clients in the areas of job search, job placement, Canadareer decision-making, job retention, and other areas to support clients with achieving successful outcomes. You would also be responsible for developing relationships with employers to find suitable employment opportunities for clients in your caseload, among other essential duties, including maintaining accurate records in online data reporting systems.Position Type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanentBase Location and Position Types Available:Scarborough (Kingston Rd. and Midland Ave.)<ul><li>Full-time (37.5 hours per week), one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanent.</li><li>This opportunity requires the successful candidate to work from The Career Foundation’s Scarborough Employment Centre, located near Kingston Rd. and Midland Avenue.&nbsp;</li></ul>Schedule Requirements:The Employment Services and Placement Specialist position requires regular on-site work at a designated base office (available base locations are outlined above), as well as periodic travel to other offices of The Career Foundation, community partner locations, and other stakeholder sites as needed. Successful candidates must be willing to work on-site from a designated base location on a full-time basis.The position also currently operates under a hybrid schedule, allowing for one work-from-home day per week. The hybrid schedule is based on performance and operational needs and requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop and other equipment are provided.Vulnerable Sector Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).&nbsp;Reporting to:Area Manager, Employment and Placement ServicesResponsibilities include:Employment Counselling, Coaching, and Case Management<ul><li>Provides solution-based employment counselling and ongoing support to an assigned caseload of clients in the areas of job search, job placement, Canadareer decision making, job retention, and other areas to support clients with achieving employment goals.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks caseload success rate to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives and expectations from the program’s funder.</li><li>Conducts intakes and completes individualized needs assessments for clients to establish their eligibility for services and pre-employment needs.</li><li>Collects, organizes, and analyzes client information through completed needs assessments and other mechanisms to appraise clients’ interests, aptitudes, and abilities to create individualized action plans that lead to successful outcomes.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Provides effective job search readiness support services to clients on relevant topics, such as job search strategies, interview preparation, credential assessments, language support, and other areas to help them achieve successful outcomes, such as developing effective résumés.</li><li>Determines client eligibility for financial supports, administers eligible supports, and ensures proper documentation is on file to support expenditures.</li><li>Guides and supports clients with completing applications for education and/or training opportunities.</li><li>Conducts timely follow-ups job seeker clients throughout their job search efforts, and provides repeat, one-on-one job employment counselling sessions and support, as needed, to review goals, address barriers, and ensure clients are making progress toward goals, including facilitating community-based referrals when needed.</li><li>Assesses and facilitates wraparound and intervention resources required to help clients address and overcome barriers that may prevent them from achieving successful employment outcomes.</li><li>Supports clients to acquire a clear understanding of industry perspectives and other information pertaining to the job opportunities to which they are applying.</li><li>Facilitates in-person and virtual workshops for clients on a variety of relevant topics.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention Support<ul><li>Conducts outreach to develop relationships with employers in a variety of industries to promote The Career Foundation’s services in the community and create job leads for active clients in caseload.</li><li>Conducts job search activities with clients, including cold calling employers and other strategies to support them with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support clients with achieving their training and employment goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Places clients into meaningful employment opportunities by matching them with job opportunities created through effective employer relationships as well as advertised job vacancies suitable for their experience, skills, and interests.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement, incentive, and other agreements with employers when applicable.</li><li>Administers and monitors on-the-job training plans and conducts appropriate follow-ups and interventions with employers when needed to ensure that all expectations are met.</li><li>Supports clients and employers to mediate issues as needed.</li><li>Collaborates with fellow team members on topics such as job development and employment retention strategies that help lead clients to successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>A post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or a related field relevant to the position’s duties is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in employment counselling, job coaching, and/or job development, or other experience directly transferable to the position’s responsibilities, is required.</li><li>Must be willing to work on-site from the office on a full-time basis.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting targets.</li><li>Experience in vocational counselling, managing client caseloads, familiarity with Employment Ontario-funded programming, community outreach, and employer relationship-building considered assets.</li><li>A professional and courteous approach to client service with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.</li><li>Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours when required to ensure the team meets all objectives.</li><li>Positive attitude with a dedicated work ethic and client-centered approach to work.</li></ul>How to Apply:Please visit the ‘Join Our Team’ page on our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team" target="_blank">https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team</a> and select the position for which you would like to submit your application. You may complete the application form directly through our website. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest in The Career Foundation.&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s Commitment:&nbsp;The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive health benefits plan, including massage therapy, naturopathic services, travel coverage, and more</li><li>A comprehensive dental insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>An Employee Wellness program</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes </li><li>Paid days off for personal wellness purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:&nbsp;Conveniently located in Etobicoke, North York, Downtown Toronto, York, and Scarborough, The Career Foundation’s five (5) full-suite Employment Centres provide job seekers with a full range of services, including exploring career options, improving their résumés, preparing for interviews, and much more. Employers that share our commitment to community hiring can also receive a range of services, including direct access to job seekers of diverse backgrounds and skills, support with coordinating and hosting community hiring events to meet our job seeker clients, advice on how to best coach and work with their new hires to help achieve job retention, and more.As an Employment Services and Placement Specialist, you would be an essential member of our team, responsible for providing solution-focused employment counselling to an assigned caseload of clients in areas such as job search, job placement, career decision-making, job retention, and other supports to help clients achieve successful outcomes. You would also be responsible for developing relationships with employers to identify suitable employment opportunities for clients in your caseload, among other key duties, including maintaining accurate records in online data reporting systems. In this role, you would also have individual targets to achieve related to your caseload’s success.Position Type:Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanentBase Location and Position Type Available:This opportunity is based at The Career Foundation’s York&nbsp;Employment Centre, located near Weston Rd. &amp; Lawrence Ave. W., and includes periodic travel to other offices, employer and community partner locations, and other stakeholder sites as needed. The successful candidate must be willing to work on-site from the office on a full-time basis.This position also currently operates under a hybrid schedule, allowing for one work-from-home day per week.&nbsp;The hybrid schedule is based on performance and operational needs and requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.Vulnerable Sector Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).&nbsp;Reporting to:Area Manager, Employment and Placement ServicesResponsibilities include:Employment Counselling, Coaching, and Case Management<ul><li>Provides solution-based employment counselling and ongoing support to an assigned caseload of clients in the areas of job search, job placement, career decision making, job retention, and other areas to support clients with achieving employment goals.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks caseload success rate to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s overall objectives and expectations from the program’s funder.</li><li>Conducts intakes and completes individualized needs assessments for clients to establish their eligibility for services and pre-employment needs.</li><li>Collects, organizes, and analyzes client information through completed needs assessments and other mechanisms to appraise clients’ interests, aptitudes, and abilities to create individualized action plans that lead to successful outcomes.</li><li>Enters and maintains thorough written documentation in online data reporting systems, ensuring that caseload files are up-to-date and ready for file audits.&nbsp; </li><li>Provides effective job search readiness support services to clients on relevant topics, such as job search strategies, interview preparation, credential assessments, language support, and other areas to help them achieve successful outcomes, such as developing effective résumés.</li><li>Determines client eligibility for financial supports, administers eligible supports, and ensures proper documentation is on file to support expenditures.</li><li>Guides and supports clients with completing applications for education and/or training opportunities.</li><li>Conducts timely follow-ups job seeker clients throughout their job search efforts, and provides repeat, one-on-one job employment counselling sessions and support, as needed, to review goals, address barriers, and ensure clients are making progress toward goals, including facilitating community-based referrals when needed.</li><li>Assesses and facilitates wraparound and intervention resources required to help clients address and overcome barriers that may prevent them from achieving successful employment outcomes.</li><li>Supports clients to acquire a clear understanding of industry perspectives and other information pertaining to the job opportunities to which they are applying.</li><li>Facilitates in-person and virtual workshops for clients on a variety of relevant topics.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention Support<ul><li>Conducts outreach to develop relationships with employers in a variety of industries to promote The Career Foundation’s services in the community and create job leads for active clients in caseload.</li><li>Conducts job search activities with clients, including cold calling employers and other strategies to support them with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Utilizes digital systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support clients with achieving their training and employment goals. </li><li>Places clients into meaningful employment opportunities by matching them with job opportunities created through effective employer relationships as well as advertised job vacancies suitable for their experience, skills, and interests.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement, incentive, and other agreements with employers when applicable.</li><li>Administers and monitors on-the-job training plans and conducts appropriate follow-ups and interventions with employers when needed to ensure that all expectations are met.</li><li>Supports clients and employers to mediate issues as needed.</li><li>Collaborates with fellow team members on topics such as job development and employment retention strategies that help lead clients to successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications/ Skills Required:<ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or a related field relevant to the position’s duties is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>A minimum of two years of experience in job coaching, employment counselling, job development, recruitment, or other directly transferable experience related to the position’s responsibilities is required.</li><li>Must be willing to work on-site from the office on a full-time basis.</li><li>Exceptional relationship-building skills with a proven ability to develop rapport with people.</li><li>Proven track record in a results-driven environment with experience meeting targets.</li><li>Experience in vocational counselling, managing client caseloads, familiarity with Employment Ontario-funded programming, community outreach, and employer relationship-building considered assets.</li><li>A professional and courteous approach to client service with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism is considered an asset.</li><li>High ethics and confidentiality standards with proven experience maintaining sensitive information and exhibiting tact, diplomacy, and good judgment.</li><li>Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines and achieve targets and objectives.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), and Office 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.</li><li>Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.</li><li>Willingness and flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours when needed.</li><li>Demonstrated ability to remain flexible and resilient, adapting quickly to changing priorities while maintaining trust and positive working relationships.</li><li>Strong work ethic with the ability to multitask while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.</li></ul>How to Apply: Please visit the&nbsp;Join Our Team&nbsp;page on our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team" target="_blank">careerfoundation.com/join-our-team</a> and select the position for which you would like to submit your application. You may complete the application form directly through our website. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest in The Career Foundation.The Career Foundation’s Commitment:The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Employment Service and Placement Specialist

About The Career Foundation:The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization that offers a wide range of employment, training, and HR services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of multiple locations, we now help thousands of people each year successfully accomplish their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.careerfoundation.com/" target="_blank">CareerFoundation.com</a>.Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive compensation</li><li>A comprehensive Health Benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more</li><li>A comprehensive Dental Insurance plan</li><li>An RRSP Matching benefit</li><li>An Employee &amp; Family Assistance program</li><li>Employee wellness initiatives</li><li>Paid days off for religious observance purposes</li></ul>Program and Role Description:Conveniently located in Etobicoke, North York, Downtown Toronto, York, and Scarborough, The Career Foundation’s five (5) full-suite Employment Centres provide job seekers with a full range of services, including exploring career options, improving their résumés, preparing for interviews, arranging employment placements, providing job retention support and much more. Our Employment Centres also offer a range of services to employers, including recruitment support, candidate screening, job matching, hiring fairs, workplace orientation, retention advice, and other services.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;As an&nbsp;Employer Services and Retention Specialist, you would be an essential member of our team, establishing and maintaining relationships with employers across multiple sectors. You would assess their workforce development needs, provide job coaching to our job seeker clients, and match them to employment opportunities that you develop through direct connections and the effective relationships you build with employers. You would also support employers in implementing training and onboarding plans, arrange workplace accommodations when required, and offer on-the-job coaching to the job seekers you place in those roles, helping ensure they retain their employment. You will have placement targets to meet, contributing to the team’s overall goals of achieving successful outcomes for our clientsPosition Type, Base Location, and Travel Requirements:Scarborough (Kingston Rd. &amp; Midland Ave.)<ul><li>Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential to lead to permanent employment.</li><li>This opportunity is based at The Career Foundation’s Scarborough Employment Centre, located at Kingston Rd. &amp; Midland Ave.&nbsp;The position also requires frequent local travel to other offices, partner locations, employer sites, and other stakeholder locations to fulfill the core requirements of the role. The successful candidate should possess a valid Ontario G driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to perform essential duties that involve frequent local travel, including to locations not accessible by transit.</li><li>This position also currently operates under a hybrid schedule, allowing for one work-from-home day per week.&nbsp;The hybrid schedule is based on performance and operational needs and requires a private work-from-home space with reliable, high-speed internet. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided.</li></ul>Vulnerable Sector Check:<ul><li>An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC).&nbsp;</li></ul>Reporting to:<ul><li>Area Manager, Employment and Placement Services</li></ul><h3>Responsibilities include:</h3>Employer Outreach, Relationship Building, and Workforce Development<ul><li>Contacts employers to promote The Career Foundation’s relevant employer service offerings and develops new relationships with employers each week in a variety of industries.</li><li>Consistently monitors and tracks own success rates to achieve individual targets that contribute to the team’s achievement of its overall objectives.</li><li>Supports employers in identifying their workforce development needs and provides them with solutions to address those needs.</li><li>Works with employers to fill their job vacancies by facilitating recruitment initiatives, including preparing and disseminating job postings, screening, coaching, and preparing candidates to be presented to employers.</li><li>Plans, organizes, and hosts hiring events to facilitate connections between candidates and employers.</li><li>Arranges employer guest speakers to educate job-seeker clients on employment opportunities, workplace expectations, and other information to support them in achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Provides advice and training to employers on hiring and retaining candidates from various inclusion groups, ensuring their long-term integration into the workforce.</li><li>Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation on all job development activities performed, including client interviews arranged, recruitment status of employer vacancies, and other job development activities</li><li>Works in collaboration with fellow team members to plan, execute, and continuously monitor effective outreach plans to recruit new clients and maintain up-to-date records of outreach efforts conducted.</li><li>Plans and participates in community events, job fairs, and related activities to promote The Career Foundation’s services and achieve effective networking opportunities.</li><li>Maintains all appropriate service standards for serving job seekers and employers.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Seeker Support<ul><li>Maintains up-to-date knowledge of clients’ job search goals, continuously developing job opportunities that meet clients’ skills, interests, and needs on the caseload.</li><li>Meets with clients to understand their abilities and accommodations required to ensure client-centred job matching and job carving.</li><li>Provides coaching and support to help job seeker clients overcome barriers to employment.</li><li>Supports job retention goals by monitoring clients’ employment progress and providing post-employment advice and support as needed.</li><li>Follows up with each placed client regularly for up to 12 months, ensuring documented evidence such as paystubs is on file demonstrating their continued employment.</li><li>Delivers workshops or group orientation on employer or industry needs and prepares clients for hiring events with employers.</li><li>Arranges networking and industry guest speaking sessions where clients can learn more about different industries.</li><li>Guides job development activities for job seekers and employers to promote long-term job retention.</li><li>Utilizes systems and technologies provided by The Career Foundation to further support clients with achieving successful outcomes.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul>Job Development, Placement, and Retention<ul><li>Places job seeker clients into employment by matching them into advertised and non-advertised job opportunities, including employment opportunities developed through establishing effective relationships with employer partners.</li><li>Conducts on-site visits at new employer partner facilities to ensure that employers provide suitable and safe workplace environments.</li><li>Negotiates and administers placement, incentive, and other agreements with employers, including wage subsidies.</li><li>Ensures quality of placements by appropriately matching candidates’ skills with job requirements.</li><li>Supports employers with developing training plans based on candidates’ learning and accommodation needs.</li><li>Conducts job carving with employers and job seekers that presents the various benefits to employers while adjusting tasks to meet candidates’ accommodation needs.</li><li>Provides on-the-job coaching and training when necessary to help clients understand their roles and support onboarding support in the workplace.</li><li>Arranges new employment placements for clients who were not able to retain their initial employment.</li><li>Serves as a resource to employed clients and employer partners to mediate issues if they arise and provides other supports that lead to job retention.</li><li>Provides job seekers with information about expectations in the workplace and other topics that help strengthen their potential to find and retain employment.</li><li>Performs other relevant duties as assigned.</li></ul><h3>Qualifications/ Skills Required:</h3><ul><li>Post-secondary degree or diploma in human services, marketing, business, or a related field relevant to the duties of the position is highly preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</li><li>A minimum of 2 years of direct experience in job development, job carving, on-the-job coaching, recruitment, business development, or other experience directly transferrable to the responsibilities of the position is required.</li><li>Previous experience with community outreach, developing relationships with employers, familiarity with Employment Ontario programming, and working with clients from various social, cultural, and economic backgrounds are considered strong assets.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in a results-driven environment with solid experience meeting targets.</li><li>Valid Ontario G driver’s licence and reliable vehicle to conduct essential and frequent work-related travel within the communities served.</li><li>Candidates who possess an existing network of employers that could be relied upon to provide employment opportunities for job seeker clients will be prioritized.</li><li>High emotional intelligence, demonstrating patience, empathy, and connectivity when working with clients of various experiences, needs, and abilities.</li><li>Knowledge of current labour market trends, job search techniques, and employment research methods is considered an asset.</li><li>Excellent verbal and written English communication skills. Bilingualism in a second language considered an asset.</li><li>A professional and courteous approach to client service with a high level of respect for the diversity of the people served.</li><li>Exceptional customer service skills and the ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.</li><li>Ability to maintain sensitive information and exhibit tact, diplomacy, and good judgment, with high standards of ethics and confidentiality.</li><li>Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and Outlook 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint.</li><li>Must possess the aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies</li><li>Flexibility to occasionally work outside regular business hours when required to ensure the team meets all objectives.</li><li>Positive attitude with a dedicated work ethic and client-centered approach to work.</li></ul>How to Apply:Please visit the ‘Join Our Team’ page on our website at&nbsp;<a href="https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team" target="_blank">https://careerfoundation.com/join-our-team</a> and select the position for which you would like to submit your application. You may complete the application form directly through our website. Qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. No phone calls, please. Thank you for your interest in The Career Foundation.&nbsp;The Career Foundation’s Commitment:&nbsp;The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.

Employer Services and Retention Specialist

Position Title: Administrative and Data Entry Volunteer Weekly Hours: At least 20 hours per week Shift: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday Location:&nbsp;The Career Foundation, Scarborough Hub, located at 2437 Kingston Road Reports to: Area Manager, Employment and Placement ServicesBackground Check:An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Responsibilities:<ul><li>Greet and assist visitors and clients at the front desk</li><li>Provide guidance in the resource area (computers, brochures, etc.)</li><li>Assist clients with printing, photocopying, and basic computer use</li><li>Answer phone calls and direct inquiries appropriately</li><li>Perform data entry and maintain accurate records</li><li>Support staff with general administrative tasks as needed</li><li>Help maintain a clean and organized reception and resource area</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills</li><li>Reliable, punctual, and professional demeanor</li><li>Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, email, printing)</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team</li><li>Previous administrative or customer service experience is an asset&nbsp;</li></ul>Benefits:<ul><li>Gain experience in administration and client service</li><li>Make a meaningful impact in your community</li></ul>

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