Career Navigator – Workforce Development
- Ottawa, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in career services, workforce development, case management, or related field
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Job Type: Ministerial
Reports to: Director of Workforce Development
Position Description
This full-time, hourly, benefited position supports job training students and community members in achieving employment and career goals. This role provides individualized career coaching, job readiness training, resume and interview support, and job search assistance. The Career Navigator collaborates closely with training instructors, employers, and community partners to connect participants with meaningful employment opportunities. While the position primarily serves students enrolled in Catholic Charities job training programs, it also extends services to members of the public seeking career guidance.
The Workforce Development program empowers clients to achieve financial independence and thriving households by offering on-site job training, job readiness education, and career guidance that foster upward economic mobility.
Ministerial
Reports to: Director of Workforce Development
Position Description
This full-time, hourly, benefited position supports job training students and community members in achieving employment and career goals. This role provides individualized career coaching, job readiness training, resume and interview support, and job search assistance. The Career Navigator collaborates closely with training instructors, employers, and community partners to connect participants with meaningful employment opportunities. While the position primarily serves students enrolled in Catholic Charities job training programs, it also extends services to members of the public seeking career guidance.
The Workforce Development program empowers clients to achieve financial independence and thriving households by offering on-site job training, job readiness education, and career guidance that foster upward economic mobility.
Ministerial
- As a ministerial representative of CCEOK, maintain professional and personal conduct that aligns with the ethical and moral standards of the Catholic Church
- Pray daily for the needs of the poor through personal prayer, daily Mass, and/or adoration
- Be willing to learn and apply Catholic teaching in this role
- Help foster a shared culture of ministry across program operations and management
- Embrace CCEOK’s vision and recognize the vital role you play in advancing our mission, strategy, and goals
- Contribute to a culture of shared learning that encourages curiosity, personal and professional growth, and a commitment to excellence
- Lead by example as a peer mentor to colleagues and volunteers, consistently demonstrating teamwork, positivity, and dedication to our shared purpose
- Conduct intake interviews and assessments to identify client strengths, goals, and barriers
- Develop individualized career plans with clients
- Guide clients through resume development, interview preparation, job search strategies, and application processes
- Connect clients to supportive services (transportation, childcare, housing, etc.) in collaboration with other CCEOK programs, including case management
- Maintain consistent communication with job training students, meeting regularly to monitor progress and address challenges
- Facilitate life skills workshops and job readiness training as needed
- Recruit, engage, and support volunteers who provide mentoring, mock interviews, and career readiness assistance
- Train volunteers to align their service with program goals and CCEOK’s mission
- Coordinate volunteer schedules and match them with student and client needs
- Recognize and value volunteer contributions, ensuring they have meaningful experiences
- Track and manage resources for job search and training-related materials
- Provide input on program data for grants, funding proposals, and donor updates
- Serve as a professional and supportive resource for students and community members
- Maintain confidentiality, dignity, and respect in all interactions
- Build and maintain relationships with local employers to create pipelines for student placement
- Collaborate with workforce boards, employment agencies, and other community partners
- Represent the program at job fairs, community events, and networking opportunities
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related field preferred
- Minimum 2 years of experience in career services, workforce development, case management, or related field
- Strong communication, organizational, and coaching skills
- Familiarity with employment resources, labor market trends, and local employer networks
- Ability to work effectively with diverse populations, including individuals facing barriers to employment
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and career services software
- Commitment to working in a mission-driven, faith-based nonprofit environment
More about this job
Responsibilities
Provide individualized career coaching, assessments, career plans, job readiness training, and job search support to students and community members. Coordinate volunteers and supportive services, build relationships with employers and community partners, and contribute to program resources and funding information.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in education or a related field is preferred, along with at least two years of experience in career services, workforce development, case management, or a related field. Candidates should have strong communication, organizational, and coaching skills; knowledge of employment resources and local employer networks; proficiency with Microsoft Office and career services software; and a commitment to a faith-based nonprofit environment.
Skills
- Career Coaching
- Career Planning
- Resume Development
- Interview Preparation
- Job Search Assistance
- Job Readiness Training
- Client Assessment
- Case Management
- Volunteer Coordination
- Employer Relations
- Community Outreach
- Workshop Facilitation
- Communication
- Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Career Services Software
Benefits
- Benefits
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Social Services
- Education
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Workforce Development
- Career Navigation
- Career Coaching
- Job Readiness
- Career Planning
- Intake Interviews
- Client Assessments
- Resume Development
- Interview Preparation
- Job Search Strategies
- Employment Resources
- Labor Market Trends
- Case Management
- Supportive Services
- Volunteer Engagement
- Volunteer Training
- Employer Relations
- Community Partnerships
- Job Placement
- Life Skills Workshops
- Grant Funding
- Microsoft Office
- Career Services Software
- Catholic Charities
- Financial Independence