employment counsellor

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Work setting

• Community-based agency
• Employment agency services

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
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• First Aid Certificate
• CPR Certificate

Computer and technology knowledge

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

Area of work experience

• Community service organization

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Large caseload
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized

Screening questions

• Are you authorized to work in Canada?
• Are you available to start on the date listed in the job posting?
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
• Do you live near the job location?

Experience

• 1 year to less than 2 years

Employment terms options

• Flexible hours

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan