job counsellor

Education

• College / CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

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
• 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
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Screen job applicants
• Oversee the preparation of reports
• Manage training and development strategies
• Provide information / training to employers, employees and general public
• Conduct site visits to gather relevant information

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database software
• Internet
• Electronic mail
• Database management

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation / travel information

• Own vehicle
• 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
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Organized
• Ability to multitask
• Outgoing
• Accountability

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 live near the job location?

Experience

• Experience an asset

Employment terms options

• Day