Employment Counsellor

Education: Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
- 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
- Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
- 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
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
- 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
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Interpersonal awareness
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Organized
**Health benefits**:

- Dental plan
- Health care plan
- Vision care benefits
**Other benefits**:

- Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
- Work Term: Permanent
- Work Language: Bilingual
- Hours: 35 hours per week