Training and Career Counsellor

7 days ago

Surrey, Canada Metis Nation British Columbia Full time

**Métis Nation British Columbia**:
**Training and Career Counsellor**:
**POSITION**: PERMANENT FULL‐TIME (37.5 hours per week)
**LOCATION**: Provincial Office ‐Station Tower (13401 - 108th Avenue, Surrey)
**CLOSES**:Posting will remain open until filled and will close without notice**

**ABOUT MÉTIS NATION BRITISH COLUMBIA**
Métis Nation British Columbia (MNBC) develops and enhances opportunities for our Métis communities by implementing culturally relevant social and economic programs and services. Through teamwork, respect, dedication, accountability, integrity, and professionalism, MNBC strives to build a proud, self
- governing, sustainable Nation in recognition of inherent rights for our Métis citizens, assisting in the delivery of services based on policy, process, and specified regulations.

MNBC’s **_Employer of Choice Initiatives _**offers employees a competitive total compensation package including:

- comprehensive group benefit package or health-care spending account and enrollment in the Municipal Pension Plan
- 15 paid days per year for statutory and cultural days (Indigenous Peoples Day, Truth and Reconciliation Day, & Louis Riel Day)
- carpool, parking & public transit subsidies (Provincial Office only)
- educational spending account and professional development allowances to provide annual funding to continue lifelong learning and skills upgrade.
- remote workplace supports.
- internal advancement & redeployment opportunities

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**
We are seeking a highly motivated, team‐orientated individual to join our Ministry of Employment and Skills Training team as a **Training and Career Counsellor.**

Reporting to the Regional Program Manager, the primary objective of the role is to support Métis people, by using a client‐centered approach to identify strengths, skills and abilities, and address barriers. The Training and Career Counsellor will play a key role in guiding Métis people through training and education upgrades that lead to rewarding and sustainable careers

**KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
**General**:

- Conduct formal needs assessments, including assessment of skills, education, experience, employment readiness, job search skills, and life and social skills; identify barriers, make appropriate referrals, and develop best next steps towards sustainable employment
- Guide students to resources to assist them in meeting admission needs
- Respond to telephone, in‐person, or electronic inquiries
- Provide ongoing in‐person and virtual support to maximize successful completion of STEPS programs
- Develop and monitor budgets for Skills Training, Employment and Post‐Secondary (STEPS) training initiatives
- Administer, monitor, and track financial supports and services, per STEPS program guidelines, for each client
- Maintain student files and records, ensuring completion and accuracy
- Source suppliers, vendors, and service providers that can help deliver the required training and education to MNBC clients
- Develop and maintain partnerships and relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
- In collaboration with the Communications Team, contribute to the creation of relevant communications content
- Prepare a variety of reports for the Regional Program Manager

**Job Placement and Wage Subsidy Support**:

- Work with students on all aspects of the job search, including effective job search, resume and cover letter writing, interview best practices, and referrals to industry and community businesses
- Guide students to resources to assist them in meeting their job‐search needs
- Coordinate with Provincial Employer Relations Manager to optimize the matching of qualified Métis talent with employment and wage subsidies
- Provide thorough on‐the‐job coaching and follow‐up support to clients and employers, ensuring maximum success in reaching sustained employment
- Collect and disseminate labor‐market information in Chartered Communities and make recommendations for increasing access for Métis people to the labor market

**THE IDEAL CANDIDATE**
Note: Combination of relevant experience, education, and training will be considered
- Competent assessment skills utilizing a comprehensive model, appropriate to the client’s needs
- Demonstrated ability to write and format current industry‐standard resumes and cover letters
- Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
- Knowledge and/or awareness of the historical and contemporary contributions made by Métis people in B.C.
- Diploma or degree in a related field
- Experience in employment counselling or similar role, including assessing client needs and delivering customized employment, job coaching, and job development services
- Career Development Practitioner certificate, an asset
- Strong links to the business community with a knowledge of the local labour market, an asset Experience working with a client management platform, an asset
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