Mennonite New Life Centre (MNLCT) Looking for Employment Counsellor at North York, Ontario, Canada Full Time

About The Organization

The Mennonite New Life Centre (MNLCT) is a vibrant, multi-cultural settlement agency for newcomers to Canada. The Centre provides a variety of settlement services, including information/orientation, language instruction, mental health supports and capacity building workshops, public education and bridging to employment. The Centre is a tech-forward charity that utilizes technology solutions to meet the needs of its stakeholders.

About The Position

With a primary focus on the IT sector, the Employment Counsellor will work directly with program participants from our four (4) Bridging Programs to help them explore appropriate career paths within their field, give them guidance and counselling, support their search for supervised job placements, advocate for them throughout the placement as well as coach and mentor participants, where and when needed. This role requires self-driven, creative, independent, and highly organized professional who can build and sustain internal and external stakeholder relationships. This person must also have in-depth understanding of the Ontario labor market, the talent gaps facing employers and actively seek out placement opportunities that will meet the career aspirations of program participants.

Responsibilities

• Advising and coaching participants in the process of seeking and securing paid positions in IT (Python, QA, Data Analytics, etc.) through identifying opportunities, matching postings to participant profiles and teach basic job application and networking skills.
• Facilitate engaging workshops (pre-designed) to a cohort of participants on job search skills such as resume writing, mock interviews, information interviews, workplace culture and networking that will help participants find suitable paid positions.
• Bring in-depth related experience and knowledge in the IT sector, with the support of the Program Manager, Placement Coordinators and other staff and instructors though experience working with internet or technology focused companies
• Responsible for building partnerships with employers in Ontario to create job opportunities for clients by conducting ongoing research of and outreach to employers, community resources and programs; Actively recruits employers and seeks out opportunities, including identifying and contacting new prospective employers
• Plays a hands-on role with participants and employers, providing support and monitoring of job search
• Experienced in behavioural based interviewing, pre-employment testing, and other innovative selection methods an asset
• Conduct group and 1-1 job coaching sessions to help participants explore realistic career paths in the IT field.
• Establishes and maintains temporary, full-time, part-time, and alumni IT related job postings and networking events to be shared with Alumni
• Maintain an active caseload in program database, including all file management responsibilities and maintain an active caseload in (EOiS/CaMS experience an asset)
• Offer Individual support to participants who struggle throughout the program and refer them to the appropriate services (internally and externally).
• Provide reports on outcomes as outlined in the Project Work Plan as it relates to participant goals
• Support program events, admissions, documentation, and other program related activities as needed.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development activities.
• Represent MNCLT Bridging programs and MNLCT at external workshops and meetings.

Qualifications

• A post-secondary education in Career and Work Counselling, and/or acceptable combination of equivalent experience (job development, IT recruitment, career development, human resources and/or adult learning).
• 1-3 years of experience working in a similar role.
• Demonstrated success in placing participants in the IT sector.
• Experience in job search facilitation and/or placement coordination.
• Experience with successfully matching program participants with employers; relationship building with stakeholders and employers.
• Thorough knowledge of job search and career development including job application processes, job development, resume writing, networking, labor market trends, and social media platforms such as LinkedIn.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles including facilitation, use of digital/social media and/or online learning concepts.
• Demonstrated experience in case and file management.
• Knowledge and experience working with immigrants and internationally trained professionals.
• Excellent presentation and facilitation skills (online facilitation in Zoom/MS Teams).
• Passion for people, equality, and social justice. Empathy, cultural sensitivity, and anti-oppression approach.
• Experience working with newcomers and a diverse population.
• Strong teamwork skills with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to work virtually and in-person at any of MNLCT’s locations (currently primarily Finch location one day a week)
• Exceptional computer literacy skills and above average proficiency in all aspects of Microsoft Office, Client Management Systems, Adobe, and other similar productivity software.

The Mennonite New Life Center is committed to the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized. The Center will provide accommodations as needed to ensure fairness in our hiring process.

Are you looking for meaningful work where you can make a difference in peoples’ lives? At Mennonite New Life Center, we care about our staff and clients. For more information please visit:

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