Why Windsor?
Forward. Together. — Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence, community impact, and offers competitive benefits that supports professional growth. Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor is just minutes from downtown Detroit, Michigan and the north shores of Lake Erie, which is home to over 25 local wineries, craft breweries and distilleries. Windsor boasts world class entertainment, state-of-the-art facilities, iconic food, temperate climate, magnificent waterfront parks & gardens and an innovative workforce with demonstrated capacity in automotive, advanced manufacturing, transportation, life sciences, education and tourism. With affordable living, a diverse community, and a growing economy, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do. Come join a team that reflects the city it serves.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide a range of employment related services to recipients of public assistance or the general public through Employment Ontario Initiatives;
• Assist in the delivery of employment programs in accordance with relevant legislation and guidelines;
• Authorize the issuance of assistance/supports;
• Responsible for eligibility decisions;
• Meet with employers;
• Explaining and negotiating training placement incentives, seek out prospective job opportunities and match with qualified job candidates;
• Responsible for individual/program assessment, vocational planning, life skills and pre-employment training;
• Initiates referrals to academic and work skills training;
• Maintains functions of client recruitment, job development, work placement, and where the client consents, support of follow-up counseling to ensure job maintenance;
• Maintains liaison with Federal, Provincial, and Community based employment service agencies to ensure full usage of employment programs;
• Compiles statistical data as required to support program viability;
• Represents the Department on committees in an advisory capacity;
• Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Will perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a three (3) year post-secondary school Degree from a University in Social Sciences, Social Work, Business Administration/Business Marketing, Public Administration or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency;

• Must have over three (3) years of direct client support experience as it relates to human services planning and/or case management in a Social Services environment with good knowledge of Ontario Works, Federal and Provincial programs and other resources;
• Must have the ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and expedient manner as required. If method of travel is by vehicle, a current valid and lawful Driver’s Licence is required in accordance with the Highway Traffic Act and must provide a driver’s abstract as a condition of employment;
• Must have operating knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite of Products (Word, Excel, etc);
• Must be highly motivated and demonstrate the ability to communicate both orally and in writing;
• Must have exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; and
• Experience in Marketing or Sales will be considered an asset.

Physical Demands:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
• We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.