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.
• Persons with an intellectual disability.

Tasks:

• 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.
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients.
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources.

Computer and technology knowledge:

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

Security and safety:

• Criminal record check.

Transportation/travel information:

• Own vehicle.
• Valid driver's licence.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.

Personal suitability:

• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication.
• Interpersonal awareness.
• Team player.
• Values and ethics.
• Initiative.
• Organized.

Employment terms options:

• Early morning.
• Evening.

Experience:

1 year to less than 2 years.

Employment terms options:

• Flexible hours.
• Morning.
• Night.
• Day.
• Weekend.

Health benefits:

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

Financial benefits:

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

Other benefits:

• Learning/training paid by employer.