Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill training, employment and settlement services to a diverse population, to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud founder and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. PCPI’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming.PCPI is seeking a dynamic communicator who is experienced in developing strategic outreach plans, establishing community and employer partnerships, and who is a relationship builder, with a proven record of maintaining nurturing relationships.The Community and Employer Engagement Specialist (CEES) is responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining a network of community agencies, industry and employer partnerships and building long-term employment opportunities for jobseekers. The ideal candidate will use strategic approaches to achieve outcomes for job seekers and employer partners by exhibiting and presenting resources and information to large audiences both virtually and in person at industry conferences, boards of trade, and community events, and represent PCPI at community planning tables and working groups, leading workforce initiatives alongside industry to develop innovative, effective, and coordinated recruitment campaigns. The CEES will use their presence in the community to build brand awareness for PCPI and its services.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Learn the IES service delivery guidelines and use them to assist with developing resources and to respond immediately and accurately to inquires Uphold high customer service standards ensuring all calls and emails are answered and assistance provided in the first callDevelop and implement a strategic outreach plan to increase community awareness about PCPI’s employment programs, and available talent poolUtilize social media, cold calls, events and in person visit to make connections and to increase PCPI service delivery awarenessBuild partnerships across various sectors and identify opportunities for collaboration and business developmentEstablish and maintain a database of network contacts and actively engage contacts to stay informed on job leads and referralsNurture the relationships and partnerships formed ensuring positive interactions, professionalism and responsivenessWork with employers to identify their HR needs and assist with job postings as neededVisit employers’ work environment and assess their RHHR needs, assisting with job postings and referralsSupport employers in identifying the skills and competencies that are required to perform job tasks, as well as matching the competencies with clients’ capabilitiesCollaborate with Employment Consultant-Retention consultants to respond to job postings in a timely mannerUse WCG-IES database system to enter required KPI data, within set timelinesContinually assess and analyse the job market to identify companies, sectors hiring and/or laying off and make timely connectionsDevelop presentations and promotional program videos to promote the services at trade shows, conference, to community service providers and employersAttend presentations at local job fairs and other employer-related networking eventsRepresent PCPI at planning tables, chamber of commerce/boards of trade, and on advisory boards/meetingHost events including job fairs to connect employers and clientsEstablish memorandum of understanding with community partners to leverage resources and referralsFollow-up with referrals and employment commitments to support PCPI client volume and outcomesWrite reports to keep management and WCG informed on efforts and outcomes resulting from planned activities.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Display a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when representing PCPIProvide services in accordance with contractual commitments, IES guidelines, performance requirements and PCPI policies, and proceduresOther duties as required, including going beyond the job description as needed
Qualification and essential requirementsPosses a post-secondary degree, or diploma in a related field (e.g., sales and marketing, business administration and/or sociologyExperience working in an outcomes / target-based environmentStrong customer service and relationship management skills with a proven sales aptitudeExperience in providing workforce development information to employers; assessing employer needs and recommending appropriate supports and local resourcesExcellent administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritizeExcellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong verbal communications skills, comfortable presenting information in group settingsProven event management skillsAbility to work independently with limited supervision as well as work within a teamKnowledge of local labour market trendsResults driven with creative approach to idea generation and problem solvingAbility to working in fast paced environment with changing workloadsExperience in Employment Ontario would be ideal, but not essentialKnowledge of the local industries and labour marketFluency in French and/or a second language, an assetSolid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conductStrong digital literacy skills, including MS Office suite, especially Excel and WordEmployment conditional on obtaining a criminal record checkExperience delivering presentations and facilitating workshopsPossess cultural sensitivity and experience working with people of diverse backgroundsPossess organizational, planning and time management skillsDemonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skillsSelf-directed with experience working as part of a team and independentlyPossess a valid driver’s license and an automobile
WORKING CONDITIONSIn- person office setting, traveling within the GTA and working occasionally evenings as needed.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to the position, and to join a team of professionals, then we want to hear from you.
PCPI offers a competitive salary of $55,000 per year with health and dental benefits and 2% RRSP contribution.In keeping with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionin our work environment, we encourage applications from persons from diverse backgrounds.
No telephone enquiries please.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those whose skills match with the required competencies will be invited for an interview.
Accessibility & AccommodationPCPI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team at . We will work with you to meet your needs.
Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill training, employment and settlement services to a diverse population, to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud founder and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. PCPI’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming.PCPI is seeking a dynamic communicator who is experienced in developing strategic outreach plans, establishing community and employer partnerships, and who is a relationship builder, with a proven record of maintaining nurturing relationships.The Community and Employer Engagement Specialist (CEES) is responsible for developing, nurturing and maintaining a network of community agencies, industry and employer partnerships and building long-term employment opportunities for jobseekers. The ideal candidate will use strategic approaches to achieve outcomes for job seekers and employer partners by exhibiting and presenting resources and information to large audiences both virtually and in person at industry conferences, boards of trade, and community events, and represent PCPI at community planning tables and working groups, leading workforce initiatives alongside industry to develop innovative, effective, and coordinated recruitment campaigns. The CEES will use their presence in the community to build brand awareness for PCPI and its services.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Learn the IES service delivery guidelines and use them to assist with developing resources and to respond immediately and accurately to inquires Uphold high customer service standards ensuring all calls and emails are answered and assistance provided in the first callDevelop and implement a strategic outreach plan to increase community awareness about PCPI’s employment programs, and available talent poolUtilize social media, cold calls, events and in person visit to make connections and to increase PCPI service delivery awarenessBuild partnerships across various sectors and identify opportunities for collaboration and business developmentEstablish and maintain a database of network contacts and actively engage contacts to stay informed on job leads and referralsNurture the relationships and partnerships formed ensuring positive interactions, professionalism and responsivenessWork with employers to identify their HR needs and assist with job postings as neededVisit employers’ work environment and assess their RHHR needs, assisting with job postings and referralsSupport employers in identifying the skills and competencies that are required to perform job tasks, as well as matching the competencies with clients’ capabilitiesCollaborate with Employment Consultant-Retention consultants to respond to job postings in a timely mannerUse WCG-IES database system to enter required KPI data, within set timelinesContinually assess and analyse the job market to identify companies, sectors hiring and/or laying off and make timely connectionsDevelop presentations and promotional program videos to promote the services at trade shows, conference, to community service providers and employersAttend presentations at local job fairs and other employer-related networking eventsRepresent PCPI at planning tables, chamber of commerce/boards of trade, and on advisory boards/meetingHost events including job fairs to connect employers and clientsEstablish memorandum of understanding with community partners to leverage resources and referralsFollow-up with referrals and employment commitments to support PCPI client volume and outcomesWrite reports to keep management and WCG informed on efforts and outcomes resulting from planned activities.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Display a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when representing PCPIProvide services in accordance with contractual commitments, IES guidelines, performance requirements and PCPI policies, and proceduresOther duties as required, including going beyond the job description as needed
Qualification and essential requirementsPosses a post-secondary degree, or diploma in a related field (e.g., sales and marketing, business administration and/or sociologyExperience working in an outcomes / target-based environmentStrong customer service and relationship management skills with a proven sales aptitudeExperience in providing workforce development information to employers; assessing employer needs and recommending appropriate supports and local resourcesExcellent administrative and organizational skills; ability to prioritizeExcellent interpersonal skills coupled with strong verbal communications skills, comfortable presenting information in group settingsProven event management skillsAbility to work independently with limited supervision as well as work within a teamKnowledge of local labour market trendsResults driven with creative approach to idea generation and problem solvingAbility to working in fast paced environment with changing workloadsExperience in Employment Ontario would be ideal, but not essentialKnowledge of the local industries and labour marketFluency in French and/or a second language, an assetSolid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conductStrong digital literacy skills, including MS Office suite, especially Excel and WordEmployment conditional on obtaining a criminal record checkExperience delivering presentations and facilitating workshopsPossess cultural sensitivity and experience working with people of diverse backgroundsPossess organizational, planning and time management skillsDemonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skillsSelf-directed with experience working as part of a team and independentlyPossess a valid driver’s license and an automobile
WORKING CONDITIONSIn- person office setting, traveling within the GTA and working occasionally evenings as needed.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to the position, and to join a team of professionals, then we want to hear from you.
PCPI offers a competitive salary of $55,000 per year with health and dental benefits and 2% RRSP contribution.In keeping with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusionin our work environment, we encourage applications from persons from diverse backgrounds.
No telephone enquiries please.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those whose skills match with the required competencies will be invited for an interview.
Accessibility & AccommodationPCPI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team at . We will work with you to meet your needs.
Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill training, employment and settlement services to a diverse population, to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud founder and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. PCPI’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming.PCPI is seeking a dynamic and reliable employment consultant - retention specialist who is experienced building business relationships, assessing clients’ needs and using a solution-focussed approach to assist clients find and maintain employment.The Employment Consultant – Retention Specialist will work with an assigned caseload of clients and provide a range of supports to clients and their employers for the purpose of ensuring clients maintain their employment. They will work with a variety of client groups facing multiple barriers to employment. This role will develop a positive relationship with each of their clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Positively contribute to monthly individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while managing a challenging workload through prioritization and effective time managementDevelop and maintain relationships with collaborators as part of generating and managing client referralsConduct Assessments to understand and document the client's employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other relevant employment-related factorsSupport the development of an individualized Employment Action Plan to support the client’s journey to securing long-term employmentMaintain regular face-to-face contact providing pre-employment assistance through vocational advice, job search training, skill development, work preparation and other activities outlined in the Employment Action Plan, supporting a client’s return to employmentSupport clients with awareness and navigation, including accessing community resources to improve their job readiness, including facilitating and following up on referrals as appropriateComplete administrative tasks in a timely manner including but not limited to client documentation/case notes, expenditures, and outcomes, etc.Use WCG-IES Case Management System to ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date and submitted within set timeframesContinually review the local job market to identify and pursue suitable employment opportunities directly with employers on behalf of our clients, including weekly cold calling and targeted marketing to potential employersConduct initial employer on-site visits to ensure the best working conditions for our clients and negotiate employment opportunity for clients with employerProvide individualized job retention support to clients and employers by maintaining regular contact, identifying when the client requires job support and guidance to successfully maintain their employment for 12 monthsAttend presentations at local job fairs and other employer-related networking opportunitiesMonitor client’s employment monthly at a minimum, or more frequently when required and ensure check points are closely monitored and recordedAssist the client and/or employer to resolve issues that may impact the client's ability to maintain employmentIdentify and arrange for any accommodations and supports necessary for the client to continue employmentCoordinate and facilitate required training that will support job retention, including on-the-job training
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensures that client privacy is protectedParticipate in hosting of community and in employer related networking events/opportunitiesDisplay a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when representing PCPIDeliver services in accordance with contractual commitments, IES guidelines, performance requirements and PCPI policies, and proceduresOther duties as required, including going beyond the job description whenever necessary
Qualification and essential requirementsPost-secondary degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management)Experience in effectively and creatively connecting clients to employers based on mutual needs/benefitsExperience in Employment Ontario would be ideal, but not essentialDemonstrated experience in conducting and interpreting client assessments; coaching and mentoring clients; working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgroundsKnowledge of the local labor market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues relating to unemploymentExcellent documentation and writing skills, as well as in interviews/assessments, professional resume writing, vocational counselling, and individualized goal setting and planningFluency in French and/or a second language an assetSolid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conductStrong digital literacy, including MS Office suiteEmployment conditional on obtaining a criminal record checkExperience delivering presentations and facilitating workshopsPossess cultural sensitivity and experience working with people of diverse backgroundsPossess organizational, planning and time management skillsDemonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skillsSelf-Directed with experience working as part of a team and independentlyPossess a valid driver’s license and an automobile
WORKING CONDITIONSIn-person office setting with some traveling within the GTA and occasional evenings as needed.
--------------------------------------------------If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to the position, and to join a team of professionals, then we want to hear from you. This is a full-time position with a competitive renumerations.PCPI offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $53,500 per year with health and dental benefits and 2% RRSP contribution.In keeping with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in our work environment, we encourage applications from persons from diverse backgrounds.
No telephone enquiries please.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those whose skills match with the required competencies
Accessibility & AccommodationPCPI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team at . We will work with you to meet your needs.
Progress Career Planning Institute (PCPI) is a not-for-profit organization that provides skill training, employment and settlement services to a diverse population, to reach their full potential. The organization is also the proud founder and presenter of the IEP Conference, a unique forum for internationally educated professionals. PCPI’s success in delivering quality service is based on a business-like approach, supported by knowledgeable caring staff, user-friendly resources, and innovative programming.PCPI is seeking a dynamic and reliable employment consultant - retention specialist who is experienced building business relationships, assessing clients’ needs and using a solution-focussed approach to assist clients find and maintain employment.The Employment Consultant – Retention Specialist will work with an assigned caseload of clients and provide a range of supports to clients and their employers for the purpose of ensuring clients maintain their employment. They will work with a variety of client groups facing multiple barriers to employment. This role will develop a positive relationship with each of their clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Positively contribute to monthly individual and team Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) while managing a challenging workload through prioritization and effective time managementDevelop and maintain relationships with collaborators as part of generating and managing client referralsConduct Assessments to understand and document the client's employment-related strengths, needs, abilities, skills, and other relevant employment-related factorsSupport the development of an individualized Employment Action Plan to support the client’s journey to securing long-term employmentMaintain regular face-to-face contact providing pre-employment assistance through vocational advice, job search training, skill development, work preparation and other activities outlined in the Employment Action Plan, supporting a client’s return to employmentSupport clients with awareness and navigation, including accessing community resources to improve their job readiness, including facilitating and following up on referrals as appropriateComplete administrative tasks in a timely manner including but not limited to client documentation/case notes, expenditures, and outcomes, etc.Use WCG-IES Case Management System to ensure all documentation is accurate, up to date and submitted within set timeframesContinually review the local job market to identify and pursue suitable employment opportunities directly with employers on behalf of our clients, including weekly cold calling and targeted marketing to potential employersConduct initial employer on-site visits to ensure the best working conditions for our clients and negotiate employment opportunity for clients with employerProvide individualized job retention support to clients and employers by maintaining regular contact, identifying when the client requires job support and guidance to successfully maintain their employment for 12 monthsAttend presentations at local job fairs and other employer-related networking opportunitiesMonitor client’s employment monthly at a minimum, or more frequently when required and ensure check points are closely monitored and recordedAssist the client and/or employer to resolve issues that may impact the client's ability to maintain employmentIdentify and arrange for any accommodations and supports necessary for the client to continue employmentCoordinate and facilitate required training that will support job retention, including on-the-job training
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide services in a manner that is welcoming, safe and professional and ensures that client privacy is protectedParticipate in hosting of community and in employer related networking events/opportunitiesDisplay a high level of personal integrity and professionalism when representing PCPIDeliver services in accordance with contractual commitments, IES guidelines, performance requirements and PCPI policies, and proceduresOther duties as required, including going beyond the job description whenever necessary
Qualification and essential requirementsPost-secondary degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management)Experience in effectively and creatively connecting clients to employers based on mutual needs/benefitsExperience in Employment Ontario would be ideal, but not essentialDemonstrated experience in conducting and interpreting client assessments; coaching and mentoring clients; working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgroundsKnowledge of the local labor market, community resources, government programs, job search techniques, career development and issues relating to unemploymentExcellent documentation and writing skills, as well as in interviews/assessments, professional resume writing, vocational counselling, and individualized goal setting and planningFluency in French and/or a second language an assetSolid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conductStrong digital literacy, including MS Office suiteEmployment conditional on obtaining a criminal record checkExperience delivering presentations and facilitating workshopsPossess cultural sensitivity and experience working with people of diverse backgroundsPossess organizational, planning and time management skillsDemonstrated interpersonal, analytical, and creative problem-solving skillsSelf-Directed with experience working as part of a team and independentlyPossess a valid driver’s license and an automobile
WORKING CONDITIONSIn-person office setting with some traveling within the GTA and occasional evenings as needed.
--------------------------------------------------If this sounds like an opportunity for you to apply your education, skills, and experience to the position, and to join a team of professionals, then we want to hear from you. This is a full-time position with a competitive renumerations.PCPI offers a competitive salary range of $50,000 to $53,500 per year with health and dental benefits and 2% RRSP contribution.In keeping with our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in our work environment, we encourage applications from persons from diverse backgrounds.
No telephone enquiries please.We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those whose skills match with the required competencies
Accessibility & AccommodationPCPI is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities and will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment process upon request.If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact our recruiting team at . We will work with you to meet your needs.
