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Job Skills is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing people’s capacity to participate in the labour market, thereby contributing to the economic and social viability of our community.

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• Utilize assessment methods to determine client needs and assist in developing a Return to Work Action Plan
• Provide clients with one-on-one job search coaching, community referrals and on-going employment support
• Assist with resources, effective job search strategies, resume writing, interview techniques
• Facilitate employment and career development workshops as needed
  Design, develop, and deliver curriculum/instructional material as required

• Post-secondary education in Career and Work Counselling or Social Services and/or 2 years’ equivalent work related experience in Case Management/Employment Counselling
• Solid knowledge of the Canadian labour market, Canadian workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques
• Strong outreach, organizational, and team work skills
• Superior oral and written communication skills, excellent time management skills with the ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications; Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook,
• Contact IV knowledge is considered an asset
• All candidates must be able to work with a diverse population, have a valid Driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle

• Become familiar with Job Skills’ employment and business services, mandate and objectives through the review of available literature and through meetings with staff
• Responsible for administrative duties including responding to telephone inquiries, greeting clients, photocopying, filing documents, assisting with data entry and client tracking, providing referral information to other community services along with other clerical functions and providing assistance to the team as required
• S/he will assist in managing and expediting all mail and couriers
  Follow standard procedures for receiving and directing calls and handling walk-in clients
• Work under the guidance of the Employment Programs and Services Coordinator as part of the Employment Services Team
• Responsible for assisting clients in the Information / Resource Area with their job search strategies
• Assist with the maintenance and enhancement of resources for clients, supply, and monitor appropriate use of resources
• Seek out new job search tools and web sites for client usage
• Assist with reception and clerical duties as needed
• Assist with other duties as required

• Ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment
• Strong administrative, clerical and data entry skills are required to support the Employment Services Team, clients, and other administrative staff
• This position requires exceptional customer service skills and an intermediate proficiency in MS Office programs
• Someone who is detail oriented with a proven ability to multi-task
• High level of energy and a positive attitude
• Previous experience in a reception and/or an administrative role is an asset however, not a requirement for the position