Employment Specialist, Manufacturing Program.

Receptionhouse is hiring a full-time Employment Specialist, Manufacturing Program. in Kitchener, ON to guide job seekers toward meaningful careers in manufacturing. This role combines client coaching with employer outreach, offering candidates a chance to advance Receptionhouse careers while strengthening local workforce pathways.

The Opportunity

As the Employment Specialist, Manufacturing Program. based in Kitchener, ON, you will join a supportive setting at Receptionhouse and focus on bridging skilled individuals with manufacturing roles. Full-time commitment lets you deliver consistent case management, track labour-market shifts, and foster long-term employment stability for participants. You will work closely with clients preparing for plant-floor, logistics, and technical positions, helping them navigate real openings near Kitchener, ON and build transferable manufacturing skills that employers value. This position suits professionals who enjoy hands-on employment services and want to make a tangible difference through Receptionhouse careers in the manufacturing program stream.

Your Responsibilities

• Assess each client’s background, strengths, and barriers to determine suitable manufacturing career goals
• Design and update individualized employment plans that align with current manufacturing hiring needs around Kitchener, ON
• Coach clients on resume writing, tailored applications, and interview techniques specific to manufacturing environments
• Build and nurture partnerships with local manufacturing firms to identify vacancies, work-placement options, and apprenticeship routes
• Facilitate group workshops and one-to-one sessions covering workplace readiness, safety fundamentals, and sector expectations
• Maintain accurate case notes, monitor placement outcomes, and adjust supports to improve job retention
• Link clients to complementary training providers or community resources when additional skill upgrading is required

What We're Looking For

• Solid experience in employment services, career coaching, or case management, ideally involving manufacturing or industrial clients
• Working knowledge of labour-market conditions and typical entry points for manufacturing roles in the Kitchener, ON region
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills for both job seekers and employer contacts
• Proven ability to create practical action plans and measure progress toward sustainable employment
• Comfort balancing independent caseload management with collaborative team efforts
• Familiarity with job-search tools, résumé platforms, and motivational coaching methods
• Relevant post-secondary education in career development, social services, human resources, or a comparable field is an asset

About Receptionhouse

Receptionhouse is hiring for this role and offers a supportive team environment.

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