Employment Services Officer

2 weeks ago


Kentville, Nova Scotia, Canada VANSDA Full time

Work Term:
Temporary

  • Work Language: English
  • Hours: 40 hours per week
  • Education: College, CEGEP or other nonuniversity certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
  • Experience: Experience an asset

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
  • 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
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
  • Prepare assessment, progress, followup and court reports
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
  • Provide job training and support
  • Provide advice and training to users in response to identified difficulties
  • Conduct online marketing, Ecommerce and Website promotions
  • Advise students on course and academic matters and career decision

Target audience:

  • Culturally diverse groups

Computer and technology knowledge:

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Word
  • Tablet computer

Area of work experience:

  • Community service organization

Area of specialization:

  • Labour relations

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

  • Fastpaced 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
  • Ability to multitask
  • Analytical

Screening questions:

  • Are you available for the advertised start date?
  • Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?

Health benefits:

  • Health care plan

Financial benefits:

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits:

  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available


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