Employment counsellor
Career Assistance Network
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College/CEGEP
- or equivalent experience
- Adult and continuing education and teaching
- Education, other
- Psychology, general
- Social work, other
- Human resources development
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Private employment service agency
- Employment agency services
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Refer clients to the appropriate external services
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Perform administrative tasks
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients’ adjustment
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Co-ordinate workshops
- Teach courses and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops, symposiums
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- Database software
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Valid driver’s licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Tight deadlines
- Large caseload
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Initiative
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Bonus
- Group insurance benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Team building opportunities