Job Title:          PES Job Supports Worker
Salary Range	Commensurate with Education and Experience	Position type	Contract to March 31, 2026 (with potential of extension)
Date posted	November 18, 2025	Posting Expires	Until position is filled

 

Purpose of the Position

In partnership with the Listuguj Community Social Services Department, the Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre (LMDC) is seeking to employ a Job Supports Worker for the Pre-Employment Supports (PES) Program. This successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in realizing  the PES program objectives and conducting outreach to Income Assistance clients with the goal to provide supports to assist them in reintegrating to training or employment.

 

Job Description

The Job Supports Worker plays a key role in helping clients receiving Income Assistance overcome barriers to employment and education. This position provides individualized guidance, connects clients to training and job opportunities, and offers ongoing support to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

• Support clients in developing job readiness skills, employment strategies, and life skills.
• Provide one-on-one guidance and ongoing follow-up as clients work toward employment or educational goals.
• Collaborate with staff to assess barriers and create individualized action plans for counseling, training, or financial aid.
• Assist clients in pursuing educational opportunities that enhance employability and long-term self-sufficiency.
• Liaise with Income Assistance staff and LMDC Employment Counselors to coordinate client services and referrals.
• Maintain accurate client records and update the Pre-Employment Supports (PES) database for reporting.
• Help develop and maintain a pool of employer and training placement sponsors.
• Support job placements, including follow-ups, evaluations, and purchasing of employment supports (e.g., work attire, gear).
• Assist in planning and delivering workshops and new client programming in collaboration with the Social Services team.
• Identify training needs for LMDC and IA staff to strengthen program delivery.
• Integrate Mi’gmaq cultural values, teachings, and traditions into all aspects of service delivery.

 

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Services, Employment Counselling, or a related field (or up to 2 years equivalent experience).
• Experience supporting clients in employment, training, or community development programs.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

• Communicate effectively and is an active listener.
• Proven ability to motivate and encourage clients in achieving their goals.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and comfortable learning new databases.

• Knowledge of employment barriers and strategies for overcoming them.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clients, staff, and community partners.

• Proficient in understanding Mi’gmaq/First Nation’s culture and community realities

 

Candidate must be able to provide clear Vulnerable Sector Check.

Regular travel (valid driver’s licence required)

 

Submit Cover Letter, Resume and References to:

Jennifer LaBillois-Metallic, Listuguj Mi’gmaq Development Centre Director

2 Pacific Drive, Listuguj Quebec G0C 2R0

jlabillois@lete.listuguj.ca

 

Posting closes once candidate is found

 

 

Note:  The LMDC is an equal opportunity employer; however, qualified Indigenous applicants will be given priority in accordance with the Aboriginal Employment Preference Policy of the Canadian Human Rights Commission.

 

Only those applicants who qualify for an interview will be contacted.