employment consultant

• Durée de l'emploi : Temporaire
• Langue de travail : Anglais
• Heures de travail : 35 hours per week
• Education :
• Expérience :

Education

• Bachelor's degree
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

Social service or charity agency

Tasks

• Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
• Conduct research on related specialized therapies
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Publish research papers, educational texts and articles
• 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
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
• Participate in fundraising activities
• 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
• 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
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
• 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
• Conduct research and interviews for the purpose of publishing results
• Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
• Conduct research

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Word
• Salesforce

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
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

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

Screening questions

• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?
• Do you have the necessary equipment for remote work (i.e. internet, home office, etc.)?

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

Workplace information

Hybrid

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

• Long-term care insurance
• Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

• Learning / training paid by employer
• On-site amenities
• On-site daycare available
• On-site recreation and activities
• Other benefits
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program
18 days ago