**Position: Employment Counsellor**

**Term: Permanent Full-Time**

**Department: Employment and Training**

**Salary: Competitive salary range**

**Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m.**

**Posting Date: November 15, 2023**

**Closing Date: November 28, 2023 at 4:30p.m.**

**JOB SUMMARY**:
Reporting to the Employment and Training Manager, the **Employment Counsellor** will work as part of the E&T service delivery team to manage client intake, assist with records management, reporting and communication as required. This position will assist clients in obtaining a job, keeping a job and/or acquiring a better job. This position will provide professional advice on job search guidance, career advice and/or placement. The main objective is to develop an employment plan of action and follow through with appropriate interventions deemed necessary.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:
1. A bachelor's degree or college diploma in employment counselling, career development or in a related field, such as human resources, psychology, education or social services is required;
2. Knowledge of return-to-work strategies and life skills;
3. Knowledge of the labour market, workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques;

**MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION**:
1. Cover Letter - **must address the qualifications outlined**;
2. Resume.

**REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT**:
**We are ONLY accepting electronic copies at this time.**
- **Only those selected for interview will be contacted.**:

- A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
- Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.

**To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827.**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- DCS / DEC (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-11-28