| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | Brantford, ON |
| Date Posted: | May 28, 2025 |
Job Description
Grand Erie District School Board represents more than 28,000 students in 58 elementary schools and 14 secondary schools within the City of Brantford and the counties of Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk, as well as students from Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. With a dedicated staff of more than 2,900, Grand Erie is committed to learning, leading and inspiring. The Education Centre is located in Brantford. CareerLink provides Employment Services for Employment Ontario and is currently accepting resumes for this position.
You will work to meet established targets for client success in both employment and job retention. Through development and facilitation of workshops you will assist clients with successful job search techniques and knowledge of local labour market requirements. Assist with various activities within the community to engage employers and clients. Use your excellent documentation and report writing skills to manage a challenging workload.
All submissions are to include a complete cover letter, resume, qualifications, and the names of three (3) professional references at least one of which must be a current supervisor (one document if submitted electronically). All new employees are required to provide an original Police Record Check (which includes a “vulnerable sector search”) acceptable to the Board prior to the commencement of employment.
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted an interview.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.
Responsibilities:
As an Employer Consultant, you will work collaboratively with other staff to support clients through their journey to sustainable employment. This Includes relationship development and retention with employers, identifying placement opportunities for clients and creating positive relationships with other community organizations.You will work to meet established targets for client success in both employment and job retention. Through development and facilitation of workshops you will assist clients with successful job search techniques and knowledge of local labour market requirements. Assist with various activities within the community to engage employers and clients. Use your excellent documentation and report writing skills to manage a challenging workload.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year's experience working with clients of all ages facing multiple barriers to employment and relevant post-secondary education is preferred.
- Experience with client management software is required. A working knowledge of EOIS CAMS and FedCap Cares is preferred.
- Knowledge of the local labour market and the ability to facilitate virtually and in person Is required.
- Fluency in languages other than English Is a strong asset.
| Job Specifications | ||
| Hours of Work | 35 hours per week | |
| Rate of Pay | $26.49 per hour | |
| Effective Date | As soon as possible | |
| Apply to | Cheryl Stewart – Job Competitions E-mail: cheryl.stewart@granderie.ca Deadline: June 9, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. | |
Applicants with a disability that requires an accommodation to enable their participation in the interview process should advise the Board when contacted for an interview. Any assessment and selection materials and processes used in the interview process can be made available in an accessible format, upon request in advance.
All submissions are subject to a screening process and some applicants may not be granted an interview.
Grand Erie District School Board recognizes Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, as the longstanding peoples of this territory. We honour, recognize, and respect these communities as well as all First Nations, Métis and Inuit Peoples who reside within Grand Erie District School Board. We are all stewards of these lands and waters where we now gather, learn and play, and commit to working together in the spirit of Reconciliation.
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