Northern College is seeking a Job Consultant/Job Developer in our Timmins Employment Services department. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. Additionally, bilingualism is an asset.

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Reporting to the Manager, Employment Services, and Academic Upgrading, the successful candidate will deliver the Employment Option Programs in the College catchment area.

What you will be doing:

• Develop, plan, implement and monitor activities related to employment and training programs and services. This includes case management, assisted services such as employment consulting, coaching/mentoring, placement, resource, information services and more to assist job seekers to obtain employment;
• Conduct intake interviews to determine client eligibility and needs, assessments of clients’ eligibility for various employment programs and opportunities by identifying and documenting clients’ skills, interests, abilities, barriers, educational background and work experience;
• Complete all appropriate file documentation which may include, for example, items such as: application form, service plan agreement, releases of information, and obtain necessary identification; and
• Research, develop and deliver workshops on topics as a result of the assessment process and the ongoing needs of the client.

A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.

What you will need to be considered:

• Two-year diploma in the field of Human Services or a related/ relevant field. A diploma in Business may be considered; and
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in one of the following areas: career and employment guidance and counselling, or employment workshop delivery, or job placement.

What Northern has to offer:

• Defined benefit pension plan;
• Professional development opportunities;
• Wellness programs;
• Employee Assistance Program;

The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal reference check.

As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.

Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at  www.northerncollege.ca/careers/

CLASSIFICATION: Support Staff

STATUS: Full Time – Leave Replacement (Appendix D)

STAGE: Internal/External

CAMPUS: Employment Services Timmins

STARTING SALARY: $ 36.29

SALARY RANGE: $ 36.29 to $ 42.13 (Payband H)

START DATE: Jan. 1, 2025, to Dec. 31, 2025

CLOSING DATE: November 22, 2024

HOURS OF WORK: 35 hrs/week

COMPETITION#: 24-72