Employment Resources Consultant

Be the Spark! Join our passionate Employment & Community team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Employment Resources Consultant provides encouragement and helps members to clarify their personal needs, set goals and establish a focus in their quest of employment. The Employment Resources Consultant liaises with local employers to provide information and recruitment opportunities. The Employment Resources Consultant provides ad hoc assistance to members using the Resource Centre to find information and to conduct a self-directed job search.  

In this role, you will:

• Welcome and greet participants; Assess and assist members with their employment needs and direct them to the appropriate service or programs; refer appropriate members to workshops and/or assisted services (employment counseling).

• Assist members with resources in the centre, e.g. computers, fax machines, photocopier, resource guides.

• Guide members on job search methodologies; provide resume critiques; provide sound knowledge of relevant legislation relating to employment and local labour market information and opportunities.

• Schedule and facilitate group workshops relating to job search; onsite and offsite out in the community.

• Conduct outreach to local employers for employment opportunities; up-date job boards with posting and co-ordinate job fairs.

• Enter information into database ensuring data quality; Maintain accurate data on a daily basis, ensuring participants sign in; Complete and review intake documentation with participant; Produces written and statistical reports on a monthly basis.

• Participate in program marketing, maintain distribution list, fax and email workshops calendar and flyers to community agencies.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

You bring:

• University Degree in a related field preferred or completion of a Community College Diploma (or equivalent experience) in Employment Counselling, Human Resources Management , Social Services or related field

• A minimum of two years related experience an asset;

• Sound knowledge of relevant legislation relating to employment and local labour market opportunities

• Demonstrated knowledge of the local labour market and self-marketing techniques

• Superior presentation and facilitation skills

• Ability to work in an efficient manner independently and as part of a team.

• Well-developed interpersonal, and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members, staff and volunteers

• Excellent written communication skills

• Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and building a sense of belonging

• Proficient with Internet and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and Power Point

• Access to a motor vehicle is recommended, travel between two sites

• Flexibility regarding assigned schedules, including occasional evenings and weekends

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCA’s Mission, Vision and Values
• Focus on the health, safety and wellbeing of all children, youth, and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable, Relationship-Builder, Improvement-Orientated, Team Player & Leader, Equity and Wellbeing Promoter 

Why work for the YMCA?

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people, helping them grow, lead, and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 165 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services like health and fitness, licensed child care, camps, employment and immigrant services, education and training, and services for youth, families, and seniors. Learn more in our 2020–2025 strategic plan, Ignite the Light, which outlines how we are focused on boosting well-being and promoting equity across the Greater Toronto Area.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you, please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection, job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter, a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, due to the volume of applications we receive, we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

Check out the next steps in our recruitment process and see what others are saying about working at the YMCA.