Full-Time

Counsellor, Employment

Posted on Oct 06

R. Work Group

Grande Prairie, AB

Personal Suitability Initiative; Client focus; Values and ethics

Work Location Information Relocation costs not covered by employer

Transportation/Travel Information Own vehicle; Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Enhanced reliability security clearance

Work Setting Community-based agency

Business Equipment and Computer Applications MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Word; MS Outlook

Specific Skills

Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals; Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews; Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services; Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues; 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 maintaining a job or moving within an organization; Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions; Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources

Experience Experience an asset

Education Bachelor's degree

Languages English

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