Career Coach and Employment Specialist

1 month ago


Edmonton, Canada Bredin Centre for Career Advancement Full time

**Career Coach & Employment Specialist**

CareerLink is an Alberta Provincial Government-funded program with Bredin Centre for Career Advancement, which supports Albertans connect to meaningful employment by providing individualized services such as employment placement and supports, job matching, work experience and short courses.

As a Career Coach and Employment Specialist, you will provide professional client centered service to assist clients in achieving their employment goals. Reporting to the Program Manager, your key responsibilities will be to work collaboratively to identify a client’s service needs and to develop an achievable occupational plan for rapid reattachment to employment or a plan which includes skill development interventions to address skill gaps depending on client needs.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Conducting comprehensive service needs determinations and employment related assessments to develop an understanding which fosters effective employment planning with clients.
- Assisting clients with all job preparation activities such as interview preparation, development of job search documentation, developing networking profiles, transferable skill profiles, and training options.
- Performing case management duties including collection of client information and updating of client files to ensure accurate and relevant case file management in accordance with funder guidelines and privacy regulations.
- Staying informed of labour market trends and economic changes which may affect our clients’ short and long-term employment opportunities and sharing the information to enable informed decision making.

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Prior experience in working with unemployed individuals.
- Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation is considered an asset.
- Proven ability to develop positive and motivating coach-client relationships.
- Ability to develop relationships in a variety of industries and businesses.
- Ability to organize, prioritize and schedule daily client activities.
- Able to deliver client services using a variety of venues, including in person, virtual, and individual and group sessions.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Excel, and Outlook).
- A clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
- Class 5 Drivers License and reliable transportation.

If you have a collaborative work style, a positive attitude and authentic desire to help others achieve their career and employment goals, then Bredin Centre for Career Advancement would like to hear from you.

**Salary**: $25.00-$28.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Career Coach and Employme: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Application deadline: 2023-02-11


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