Employment Counsellor

Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: English
- Hours: 21 hours per week
- Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
- Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years
- or equivalent experience
**Tasks**:

- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
- 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
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Conduct vocational testing and psychometric assessment
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
**Security and safety**:

- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
**Transportation/travel information**:

- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
**Work conditions and physical capabilities**:

- Attention to detail
**Personal suitability**:

- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent oral communication
- Excellent written communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Organized
- Team player
- Flexibility
**Screening questions**:

- Are you willing to relocate for this position?
- Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
- Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits