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employment counsellor
Posted on November 28, 2024 by Employer details Leads Employment Services
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Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Relocation costs not covered by employer. Community-based agency. Willing to relocate. Employment agency services. Various locations. On-site customer service. Social service or charity agency. Tasks: Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews. Perform administrative tasks. Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues. Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients. Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information. Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions. Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization. Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources. Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia. Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods. Supervision: Working groups. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Security and safety: Criminal record check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Large caseload. Attention to detail. Large workload. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Values and ethics. Accurate. Initiative. Organized. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Health benefits: Dental plan. Disability benefits. Health care plan. Paramedical services coverage. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Life insurance. Mileage paid. Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP).- LocationLondon, ON
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$47,000 to $55,000YEAR annually (To be negotiated) / 35 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Day, Evening, Night, Weekend, Flexible Hours, Early Morning, Morning
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits
- vacancies 4 vacancies
- Source Job Bank #3166694
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On site
Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.
Work setting
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Community-based agency
- Willing to relocate
- Employment agency services
- Various locations
- On-site customer service
- Social service or charity agency
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Perform administrative tasks
- Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
- Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
- Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
- Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
- Provide public education and consultation to other professionals or groups regarding counselling services, issues and methods
Supervision
- Working groups
Experience and specialization
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
Additional information
Security and safety
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Large caseload
- Attention to detail
- Large workload
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Accurate
- Initiative
- Organized
Benefits
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
- Vision care benefits
Financial benefits
- Group insurance benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
- Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
Who can apply to this job?
Only apply to this job if:
- You are a Canadian citizen, a permanent or a temporary resident of Canada.
- You have a valid Canadian work permit.
If you are not authorized to work in Canada, do not apply. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2024-12-12
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