Employment specialist Jobs in Toronto, ON

NPower Canada is a charitable organization that creates pathways to economic prosperity for Canada’s underserved youth and adults by launching them into meaningful and sustainable digital careers. As a national employment program , NPower Canada provides employers with access to a pipeline of eager, diverse and job-ready talent with in-demand digital skills who are primed to succeed in the workplace.

As part of our corporate culture, we pride ourselves in innovation and continuous improvement, actively encouraging employees to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the forefront.

NPower Canada operates from coast to coast in Canada, while our sister entity operates widely across the US.

NPower Canada was a certified Great Place to Work in 2023 and named a 2023 Best Workplace for Giving Back.

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Career & Employment Specialist (CES) will provide job placement and career coaching services to NPower Canada program participants and alumni . The CES plays a pivotal role in ensuring that program participants and alumni secure 20 percent employment success during program, or meeting a goal of 80 per cent employed within 6 months of graduation. This includes developing participants’ employment readiness skills, fostering job placement opportunities with employer partners and guiding participants throughout their employment journey both during and after the program completion .

• This is a temporary position for approximately 6 months

ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES

Career Coaching and Employment Readiness

Job Placement

Program Support, Case Management, and Team Collaboration

Data Collection, Administration, and Reporting

Collect and address relevant data and track program metrics within CRM tools that indicate status / progress and outcomes, all as required by ongoing NPower Canada funder and internal reporting requirements.

WHO YOU ARE

NPower Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, those with disabilities, Black, Indigenous and people of colour .

NPower Canada will make every effort to accommodate any needs of candidates through the hiring process, under the Human Rights Code. Please inform us if you require any accommodation through the hiring process by emailing [email protected]

At NPower Canada, we believe in the potential of every candidate. Even if you do not meet 100% of the job requirements above, we encourage you to apply. We understand that no one is a perfect fit for every job description, and we value diversity in thought, experience, and background. If you have most of the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. We are committed to considering all qualified applicants and finding the best fit for our team.

All offers of employment are conditional upon the successful completion of a background check; which includes professional and criminal checks.

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