Job Description

Support Staff
Job Location
Community Employment Services - 130 Spruce St.
Job Features
Job Category
Full-Time
Competition #
25-59-RFH-61-73
Closing Date
December 1, 2025
Effective Date
Immediately
Classification
Support Staff, Payband H
Division
Internal/External
Salary Range
$ 37.34 to $ 43.18
Starting Salary
$ 37.34
Hours of Work
35 hrs/wk
Northern College is seeking a Job Consultant/Job Developer in our Community Employment Services department. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, and computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to speak, read and write in French is an asset.
At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members. We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering top tier benefits and generous pension packages to our eligible full-time employees with purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.
Reporting to the Director, Employment Services, and Academic Upgrading, the successful candidate will deliver the Employment Option Programs in the College catchment area.
What you will be doing:
Develop, plan, implement and monitor activities related to employment and training programs and services. This includes case management, assisted services such as employment consulting, coaching/mentoring, placement, resource, information services and more to assist job seekers to obtain employment.
Conduct intake interviews to determine client eligibility and needs, including assessments of clients’ eligibility for various employment programs and opportunities by identifying and documenting clients’ skills, interests, abilities, barriers, educational background and work experience.
Complete all appropriate file documentation which may include application forms, service plan agreements, releases of information; and
Research, develop and deliver workshops on topics as a result of the assessment process and the ongoing needs of the client.
A detailed job description is available from the Human Resource Services department.
What you will need to be considered:
Two (2) year diploma in the field of Human Services or a related/ relevant field. A diploma in Business may be considered; and
Minimum three (3) years of experience in one of the following areas: career and employment guidance and counselling, employment workshop delivery, or job placement.
What Northern has to offer:
Defined benefit pension plan;
Professional development opportunities;
Wellness programs;
Employee Assistance Program;
Tuition assistance;
Generous vacation and holiday closure;
Group insurance benefits (medical, dental, life insurance, LTD, etc.); and
Relocation expense reimbursement.
The incumbent may be required to provide a criminal record check.
As part of Northern College’s action on reconciliation, the College recognizes its responsibility to make a difference through increasing the number of Indigenous employees who work in the academic field. We encourage applicants who identify as Indigenous to apply.
Northern College is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free selection process. To request reasonable accommodation at any time during the selection process, please contact the Human Resource Services department. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Northern College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We thank all applicants for their interest in Northern College, only those to be interviewed will be contacted. Applications received after the close date will not be considered.
To apply, submit your covering letter and resume online at www.northerncollege.ca/careers/

Careers at Northern

At Northern College, we’re committed to the ongoing success and development of everyone who passes through our learning spaces, whether they be our students, employees or community members.



We believe in investing in those who invest in us, constantly working to build a collaborative and friendly working environment while offering purposeful, rewarding work, supportive supervisors and positive, engaged work teams.

Available to All Employees

A secure and sustainable defined benefit

pension plan

. Professional development opportunities Free access to our Wellness Centres (Gym) A corporate wellness program Preferred insurance rates Employee Assistance Program * Other benefits available, please refer to specific job posting