Career Counsellor

CAREER

COUNSELLOR

1.0 FTE - Temporary (As soon as possible to May

16, 2024)

**Salary Range**: $55,779 - $69,726 per year

The Simcoe

County District School Board, Adult and Continuing Education Department, is

seeking qualified applicants for the position of Career Counsellor for the

Career Centre located in Barrie, Ontario with services delivered in Bradford,

Innisfil, Cookstown, Alliston, Angus and Orillia. Reporting to the Coordinator, the Career

Counsellor operates in a results-oriented environment and is accountable for

providing outcome based employment services to employers and job searchers. The Career Counsellor is responsible for

developing and case managing individualized employment plans which may include

negotiating wage incentives and training programs with employers and/or

determining appropriate employment supports and working non-traditional hours

to service the diverse needs of employers and/or job searchers. Responsibilities also include maintaining

accurate evidence of individualized employment services in databases and manual

files to document services and outcomes; facilitation of group sessions;
referrals to community resources; intake and support services for Resource and

Information area; participation in appropriate community-based activities and cold-calling

and/or on-site employer assessments and employer monitoring visits.

**Qualifications Skills and Experience**:
Two (2) year college diploma in

career counselling, sociology, or a related field with practicum, or

equivalent, plus two (2) years related experience in youth and adult

employment service, job development, community development or continuing

education;
Excellent interpersonal,

organizational, oral, and written communication skills;
Ability to work effectively in a

team environment;
Ability to work flexible hours to

meet organizational demands;
Computer skills in MS Office,

Outlook, Internet, Smart Board, databases, Zoom and LinkedIn;
Knowledge of the local labour

market, community resources and government programs and services;
Certified Career Development

Practitioners is preferred;
Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and

reliable personal vehicle; kilometer reimbursement at SCDSB approved

rates.

This is a full-time permanent position. The regular work year for this

position is twelve (12) months of the year. The compensation range for this

twelve (12) month position is $55,779 to $69,726 per year, depending on

qualifications and experience. The normal work week for this position is

thirty-five (35) hours.

Applicants are

required to submit a resume detailing education, experience, and

qualifications; documentation confirming certifications; and written permission

to contact two professional references on

or before 12:00 p.m. July 19, 2023.

Cover letters may be addressed to Angela Davis, Manager of Adult

and Continuing Education.

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The Simcoe County

District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices that provide

equal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We are committed to

upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. In support of our

Strategic Priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverse identities,

lived experiences and perspectives to assist the Board in reflecting the

community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative is consistent with the Ontario

Human Rights Code to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable to

Applicants are to provide permission to contact two

professional references, including their current and most recent supervisor.

New hires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit

a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) that is satisfactory to the Board prior to

beginning employment. All new employees will be required to complete mandatory

training modules with the Board prior to their first day of employment. All

applicants are thanked for their interest in this position; however, only those

who have been shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.

July 11, 2023 OA-T/23 ATE

: 3548488