Program Support Assistant

The successful candidate will have a diploma or degree in areas of, Employment / Career Counselling, Marketing / Business, or Human / Social Services.  Experience working with the unemployed would be considered an asset.  Candidates should be confident in their skills and be committed to maintaining a high level of professionalism.  This is a short term contract position with the potential for long term extension, and includes a 37.5 hour work week.  This position entails service provision in Northumberland County and/or Durham and Peterborough.

Required Responsibilities/Qualifications:

• Ensuring provision of excellent customer service
• Providing support for various Employment Ontario programs including; database entries, file organization, contacting clients and employers for file audits and reviews/tracking
• Performing front desk duties and providing front desk coverage
• Learning and becoming proficient entering data/reporting statistics
• Maintaining budget spreadsheets and submitting reports
• Processing job postings for employers; maintaining a library of current job postings
• Building rapport with employers; reviewing Canada-Ontario Job Grant applications
• Relaying client and employer concerns to the Program Coordinator/ Manager as appropriate
• Keeping apprised of new developments within local and regional labour markets and available training programs

Watton Employment Services welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Interested applicants should submit their resume and cover letter by October 18, 2020 via email:

Ann Newell, Executive Director

Watton Employment Services Inc.

newell@watton.ca

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.