Employer Name: Lake of the Woods Employment Action Project
Location/Address: 25 Main St. S., Kenora, ON
Application Deadline: July 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm
Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours per week
Wage: $30.00 per hour ($58,500.00 per year)
Reporting to the Director, the Resource Advisor co-ordinates the resource area services to LEAP clients and the general public. Working 37.5 hours per week, with an Employer paid Health Benefit Package and RRSP Plan, 3 weeks’ vacation, and 15 sick days, the successful candidate will possess:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assists individuals with orientation to the resource area
- Determines eligibility for Programming and refers to Employment Advisor for intake and assessment
- Helps the public using the resource area determine what they are interested in and how to access the services
- Retrieves information on employment and training opportunities and provides this information to clients and staff
- Posts job ads and updates all ads through employer calls and passes information about unfilled positions to employment advisors and job developer
- Daily updating of jobs on the boards and website
- Ensures all job postings are up to date and current. Ensures there is an even distribution of job postings between Resource advisor, Job Developer and Job Coach (tentative)
- Updates educational and other resources
- Updates and researches various bulletin boards
- Ensures, that resource area is covered when necessary
- Co-ordinates, plans, delivers and evaluates R&I (resume, cover letter, WHMIS, etc.) and other agency workshops based on demand
- Researches and replenishes tip sheets and brochures (both program and community)
- Determines, using decision model, appropriate R&I candidates and services vs. who would be best served as an unassisted client
- Assists with the information gathering and posting of summer jobs prior to student start date
- Troubleshoot fax, photocopier and telephone issues and maintenance
- Case conferences with other staff on a weekly basis, both in staff meetings and on a one-to-one level
- Reports weekly to staff and monthly to the Executive Director on resource center activity and brings to attention any difficulty or potential problem cases
- Keeps statistics for resource area activity and submits report weekly to staff and monthly to the Executive Director
- Is responsible for meeting monthly intake recruitment numbers
- Conducts employer exit surveys and other questionnaires for job postings
- Assists with the training of new staff
- Collects other client statistics as required
- Participates in operational and strategic planning and in-house training sessions
- Website maintenance – updating jobs
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation as per SERCO and agency standards
- Assist individuals with their employment needs, including resume preparation and job search assistance
- Assist other staff with workshops and networking outside of the office
- Schedule client appointments and intakes
- Complete CAT with clients as needed and if Employment Advisors are not available
- Update notes in ESCases based on client interaction in the R&I area
- Reports directly to Executive Director or Program Coordinator
- Facilitates VR program during workshops and out in the community
- Completes Outcome follow ups as needed and inputs information into ESCases, reports to Program Coordinator
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- High School Diploma and administrative experience is preferred
- Flexibility, sound judgement and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional time management and organizational skills
- Knowledge of the labour market, private and public trainers and colleges/universities throughout the province
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with sensitivity
- Strong work ethic
- Ability to work and communicate effectively within a team environment, as well as the ability to manage and meet standards and deliverables as set by the funder Serco and the agency
- Versatility to adapt to a wide variety of situations within the job
- Proficiency in Word, Google Docs and similar computer programs
- A valid driver’s licence and access to a vehicle preferred
- An understanding of the employment needs, issues and opportunities within our community
- Regular hours are Monday to Thursday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., and Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. A rotating Wednesday shift of 10:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. is required.
How to Apply:
Please indicate your interest in this position by forwarding your resume and a cover letter by July 3, 2026 at 11:59 pm via mail or by email to:
Nikki Faulds
Executive Director
Lake of the Woods Employment Action Project, Inc
25 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 1S8
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted