JOB POSTING

Employment Access Liaison (Permanent, Full-time)

CCS is a settlement agency providing a wide range of services to immigrants and refugees regardless of race, religion or immigration status.

We are searching for a full-time Employment Access Liaison responsible to provide assessments, coaching and employment support to newcomers to meet their employment needs. 

If you want to apply your skills, experience, and talents to an organization that is making a difference in the lives of newcomers then this is the opportunity for you!

Why join us?

We ensure our employees are reflective of the diverse clientele that we serve. We thrive on supporting our community, performing meaningful work, learning from our colleagues, making a difference and having fun!

What do we offer?

We offer competitive compensation, paid sick time, learning and development opportunities, employee recognition programs, and a great workplace culture!

What you will be doing:

• Conduct client assessments and develop individual employment plans based on agreed upon goals 
• Develop and execute outreach plans and promotional materials to promote the program and recruit participants
• Provide individual and group coaching and support to clients related to their employment needs
• Develop, implement and evaluate activities geared to meet the pre and post-employment need of clients
• Provide information on labour market trends, licensing requirements, and the certification process for specific fields covered in CCS training programs
• Ongoing support and follow up with clients through active case management
• Review clients’ employment action plans and update / revise as needed
• Develop and facilitate workshops and training sessions, and assess training outcomes to implement necessary improvements
• Provide internal and external referrals as required
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client and program files
• Work with Program Coordinator and project team to facilitate assessment and evaluation activities to achieve and enhance project outcomes
• Prepare and submit accurate and timely statistical, financial and progress reports as required
• Support Project Coordinator and Manager in ensuring funder’s contractual obligations are met
• Conduct continuous research on employment trends relevant to the Canadian Labour Market
• Provide recommendations for improvement, development and/or expansion of the program to ensure proactive response to clients’ changing needs

What are we looking for?

• Diploma or Degree in Social Services, Humanities, Adult Education and/or or equivalent experience and education in a related field 
• Minimum of two years’ experience in employment assessment, coaching and group facilitation
• Experience in working with clients from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Ability to travel regularly in the GTA required; valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a car is an asset

Location: Scarborough, ON

Compensation: $29.09 to $32.37 based on experience

Hours of work: 35 hours per week, including evenings, weekends and occasional overtime as required

How to apply: Please refer to the CCS job portal on https://ccs.sutihr.com/jobs requisition code T505.

Application Deadline: April 7, 2025 

CCS is committed to a workplace that reflects the diversity of the populations we serve. We seek applicants who will strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion.  We encourage qualified candidates from Indigenous, Black and other racialized persons, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities to consider working with and for CCS.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.  Please contact hr@ccscan.ca for assistance.

We strongly encourage all those who are interested to apply, even if they do not meet every requirement!