employment coach

Work setting

• Community-based agency

Tasks

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Perform administrative tasks
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Identify additional / alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database software

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Large caseload
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you willing to relocate for this position?
• Do you live near the job location?

Employment terms options

• Evening

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours
• Morning
• Day
• Weekend

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities

Support for persons with disabilities

• Provides physical accessibility accommodations (for example : ramps, elevators, etc.)
• Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities
• Applies accessible and inclusive recruitment policies that accommodate persons with disabilities

Support for newcomers and refugees

• Does not require Canadian work experience

Support for Indigenous people

• Develops and maintains relationships with indigenous communities, indigenous-owned businesses and organizations

Support for mature workers

• Applies hiring policies that discourage age discrimination
• Provides workspace accommodations, such as age-appropriate ergonomic considerations, to meet the physical needs of mature workers (for example : adjustable desks and chairs, accessible parking, etc.)