career development facilitator

Education

• College / CEGEP
• Adult and continuing education and teaching
• Social work, other
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Community-based agency
• Private employment service agency
• Employment agency services

Tasks

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• 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
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Identify additional / alternative services and provide referrals
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Teach courses and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops, symposiums

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Hardworking
• Quick learner

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Day

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Team building opportunities