Employment Consultant

Work setting

• Community-based agency
• Employment agency services

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Conduct sales calls

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Marketing and sales

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Interpersonal awareness
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance