Job Counsellor

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Community-based agency
• Private employment service agency
• Sales

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
• Perform administrative tasks
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
• Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
• 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
• Screen job applicants
• Review candidate inventories
• Contact potential applicants to arrange interviews
• Prepare and post notices and advertisements
• Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment
• Advertise vacancy
• Collect and screen applicants

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Adult Abuse Registry 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

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
• Ability to multitask

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Bonus