Employment and Training Counsellor

2 days ago

St Laurent, Canada Manitoba Métis Federation Full time

**MANITOBA**MÉTIS** FEDERATION**

**EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING COUNSELLOR**

**November 4, 2024**

**Posting #23-02-017 (REPOSTED)**

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill **one full-time Employment and Training Counsellor**position within our **Métis Employment & Training Department** located within our MMF Interlake Regional Office in **St. Laurent, MB**.

**_ Job Duties/Competencies:_**
- Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services;
- Assess client needs through an interview process, gather information and determine eligibility, determine client training/employment readiness, career/education goals;
- Provide clients with job search assistance, information on programs, services and community resources, referrals to counselling or community services, and labour market information;
- Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services;
- Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities;
- Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files;
- Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet, local newspapers and other professional publications;
- Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs, school divisions, training institutions, and other government programs and services.

**_ Skills and Qualifications:_**
- Post-secondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
- Minimum of two years of experience in employment/career counselling;
- Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups;
- Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and computerized case/client management data systems;
- Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers;
- Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines;
- Experience working with Indigenous non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees is preferred;
- Knowledge of Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
- Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation.

**Please submit your resume and cover letter, referencing the job posting number. This position is open until filled.**

The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.

MMF Human Resources Department

300-150 Henry Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0J7

Fax to (204) 947-1816

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