Employment Counsellor

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Core range $56,412.51$66,096.25. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and / or language and cultural expertise.

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers secondary, postsecondary,tradeseducation and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

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JOB PURPOSE

The Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing comprehensive employment counselling, career guidance, and work-readiness support to Indigenous learners and community clients accessing the Integrated Employment Service (IES) at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP). The role supports the strategic objectives of the IES in aligning employment services with academic programs, workforce readiness, and community development initiatives.

The Employment Counsellor operates under the guidance of the Unit Manager, Centre for Teaching & Learning, and is expected to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based, and client-focused services that reflect Hodinsh : nih / Rotinonhson : ni values of Ganigohi : yo / Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Employment Counselling & Career Services 40%

• Provide one-on-one and group employment counselling to clients, including career planning, resume development, job search strategies, interview preparation, and employment retention support;
• Assess client skills, interests, and barriers to employment using evidence-based assessment tools;
• Collaborate with the Career Centre Coordinator to develop and deliver workshops, job fairs, and training sessions to enhance workforce readiness;
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, regional, and national labour market trends to inform client guidance.
• Other related duties, asrequired;

Program Planning, Delivery & Quality Assurance 20%

Administration & Reporting 20%

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnerships 15%

Professional Development & Cultural Leadership 5%

EDUCATIONAL KNOWLEDGE

Bachelors degree or diploma in Career Development, Human Resources, Social Work, or a related field; Masters degree considered an asset.

Minimum 2 years experience in career counselling, employment services, or workforce development, preferably in Indigenous or post-secondary settings.

Experience working with adult learners, diverse populations, and in culturally sensitive contexts.

Knowledge of labour market trends, employment legislation, and community resources.

EXPERIENTIAL KNOWLEDGE / CULTURE AND LANGUAGE EXPERTISE

Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, communities, and educational contexts.

Excellent interpersonal, counselling, and communication skills.

Ability to assess client needs, develop actionable plans, and support client goal achievement.

Proficiency with case management systems, office software, and virtual delivery platforms.

Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet program targets.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

Commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and culturally responsive practices.

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive,safeand respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will bemodifiedto remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may berequested.

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.

Full Job description is available upon request.

POSITION TYPE : New Position

JOB TYPE : Full-time Permanent

SCHEDULE : 37.5hrsMonday -Friday

WORK MODEL : Onsite

PAY BAND : BENEFITS :