Job Counsellor

Work setting

• Employment agency services

Responsibilities

Tasks

• 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
• 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

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Parking available