Job counsellor

Education: College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years. Higher education/higher education administration. Applied psychology. Social sciences, general. Economics, general. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Business and/or industry. Community-based agency. Employment agency services. Government department and/or agency. Associations and non profit organizations. Tasks: Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews. Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information. Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Outlook. MS Windows. Database software. Area of work experience: Community service organization. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Work under pressure. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Interpersonal awareness. Reliability. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Values and ethics. Organized. Experience: 1 year to less than 2 years. Employment terms options: Day. Health benefits: Dental plan. Health care plan. Vision care benefits. Financial benefits: Group insurance benefits. Mileage paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Support for persons with disabilities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports persons with disabilities . Support for newcomers and refugees: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports newcomers and/or refugees. Support for Indigenous people: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports Indigenous people. Support for mature workers: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports mature workers . Supports for visible minorities: Participates in a government or community program or initiative that supports members of visible minorities.