About the role#
ACCES Employment is seeking an intern to support the delivery of Integrated Employment Services in Mississauga. This placement provides hands-on experience in employment services, including client engagement, job readiness support, employer outreach, and service coordination. You will work alongside Employment Consultants and Employer Liaison staff to support program operations.
What you'll do#
- Prepare client intake files and documentation.
- Support reminder calls and texts for appointments.
- Follow up on missed appointments and inactive clients.
- Review and format client resumes while providing feedback under guidance.
- Assist with interview preparation activities.
- Conduct research on employers and labour market opportunities.
- Collect and organize job postings.
- Assist with employer outreach preparation.
- Coordinate webinars and workshops, including co-facilitation.
- Assist with job fair preparation.
- Track client employment status and conduct 3, 6, and 12-month check-ins.
- Perform data entry and maintain client records.
- Participate in front desk and virtual outreach activities.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an academic program that includes a field placement, practicum, or co-op component.
- Professionalism and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to work both independently and effectively in a team environment.
- Proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- An aptitude for learning new software skills.
- A positive, can-do attitude.
Location & details#
- Location: Mississauga, Ontario.
- Term: Winter 2027 (January 2027 - April 2027).
- Modality: On-site.
- This is an unpaid, part-time placement.
About ACCES Employment
ACCES Employment is a non-profit organization based in Toronto that assists job seekers in overcoming barriers to employment. Founded in 1986, the organization connects individuals from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Canadian job market. It provides services such as bridge training, mentoring, and language training to prepare candidates for the workplace. The organization operates with a staff of over 300 people across several locations in the Greater Toronto Area.
How to get in at ACCES Employment
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