Career Counselor

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Lifemark Full time
Career Counselor  

Based in Edmonton, AB, the Career Counselor will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and be able to collaborate effectively in a team environment. 

Duties/Responsibilities

Providing career and employment counselling to single mothers returning to employment or school  Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops  Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews Conducting labour market research Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans Connecting participants with appropriate community resources available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers Timely report writing in accordance with current templates, guides, standards and processes Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files

Minimum Qualifications

University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field, including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc. The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselors (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous. Career and employment counselling and job development/placement required. An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market and educational programming opportunities  Case management experience is an asset Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants Intermediate to advanced computer skills  Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, and CareerBuilder for job searching and applications Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills Security background check required

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