About the Role
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Employment Consultant to join our growing team.
Position Summary
As an Employment Consultant, you will support women in identifying goals, overcoming barriers, building confidence, and moving toward meaningful employment and career opportunities.
You will provide one-to-one employment support, coaching, encouragement, resources, and accountability all while helping women feel safe, seen, supported, and empowered.
Key Responsibilities
Client Support & Employment Services
Work with clients one-on-one to develop action plans aligned with their employment goals.
Guide and support clients through their service plans, helping them connect with training and programs within Oxford County.
Maintain ongoing communication and collaboration with Oxford County Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Case Managers to ensure wraparound supports.
Assisting with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, job search strategies and career exploration.
Use respectful communication and effective interviewing techniques to build trust and encourage action plan development and follow-through.
Meet regularly with clients to review needs, update action plans, and coordinate wraparound supports.
Building trusting, judgment-free relationships with clients and community partners.
Use electronic scheduling and case management software (Windows, Microsoft 365, CaMS, WEdata).
Assist with promoting workshops, services, and employment-related opportunities.
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds with empathy and professionalism.
Experience in customer service, administration, employment services, social services, or community support is an asset.
Knowledge of community resources and employment services is an asset.
A current satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Check is required.
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Preferred Qualities
We are looking for someone who:
Enjoys helping people.
Is approachable, positive, and dependable.
Takes initiative and works collaboratively.
Values inclusion, respect, and empowerment.
Is comfortable balancing multiple responsibilities throughout the day.
Adaptable and comfortable with change
Comfortable supporting women from diverse backgrounds.
Working Conditions
35 hours per week
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday. (workdays could be flexible)
Hourly wage: $24.00 – $26.00.
Primarily office-based with occasional community outreach and event participation.
If you are interested, please send your resume and cover letter to Sail McMann via sail@werc.ca by July 27th, 2026.
Requirements
Willing and able to work on-site at our office (424 Dundas St., Woodstock, ON)
About the Company
At the Womens’ Employment Resource Centre (WERC), we believe women are capable, resilient, and full of possibility, even when life, confidence, circumstances, or setbacks have made that harder to see.
We are building a team of collaborative, emotionally intelligent women who genuinely care about helping women move forward in meaningful ways. We help women rebuild confidence, reconnect to possibility, and step into their next chapter.