Employment Advisor – Synergie Emploi Project (SDS)

About the Position

The SDS is seeking an Employment Advisor to join its Synergie Emploi team. The person holding this position will be responsible for supporting individuals in their socio-professional integration journey, particularly those facing obstacles in their path to employment.

Through a human, personalized, and potential-development-focused approach, the employment advisor assists participants in defining their professional goals, job search strategies, and employment integration and retention.

Key Responsibilities

Participant Support

• Meet with participants to assess their needs, skills, interests, and employment-related challenges.
• Develop personalized action plans and provide tailored follow-up on their journey.
• Support job search efforts (resume, cover letters, interview preparation, search strategies).
• Assist participants in their employment integration and retention.
• Employability Development
• Conduct group workshops on job search techniques, professional skills, and the job market.
• Foster the development of autonomy, confidence, and personal and professional skills.
• Provide tools to help participants better understand the realities of the job market.
• Employer and Partner Relations
• Build relationships with employers and industry partners.
• Identify employment opportunities that match participants' profiles and goals.
• Support employers in integrating participants.
• Participate in placement, networking, and job-matching activities.
• Administrative Follow-up and Collaboration
• Document interventions and keep participant files up-to-date.
• Write progress notes, reports, and intervention summaries.
• Use digital tools and internal databases to track progress.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and co-development activities.
• Desired Profile
• College or university degree in orientation, career development, social work, human resources, intervention, or a related field.
• Experience in employability, socio-professional support, or intervention with clients facing employment barriers.
• Strong knowledge of the job market and issues related to professional integration.
• Excellent relational skills, active listening, and ability to build trust.
• Autonomy, organization, and adaptability in complex situations.
• Valid driver's license (an asset).

Why Join the SDS?

• A human, collaborative, and socially impact-focused work environment.
• A team committed to supporting and helping individuals succeed.
• The opportunity to contribute concretely to socio-professional inclusion and community development.
• Professional development opportunities and participation in innovative projects.
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week

We thank all interested applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: Starting at $26.00 per hour

Benefits

• Daily Transportation Assistance
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• RVER
• Casual Dress Code
• Flexible Language Requirements:
• English not required
• Location: In-person