Career Counsellor

Journey to Success is a Full Time Pre-Employment program that assists indigenous people in securing full time employment.

Responsibilities

  • One-on-one career counselling, supporting clients through mentorship and professional coaching practices
  • Assist clients with accessing resources for employment purposes, PPE, further training, financial aid, rehabilitation
  • Set up safety ticket training
  • Keep all documentation in files and perform administrative tasks in a timely manner
  • Identify barriers and support clients in order to be job ready
  • Build rapport and maintain contact with clients throughout the program
  • Report in Mobius data bas
  • Conduct client interviews
  • Cover other positions such as facilitating classroom workshops , computer lab and employment resource centre
  • Document weekly contact notes with clients
  • Support clients when needed with transportation
  • Communicate effectively with Team Lead and other staff
  • Utilize career development techniques to assist clients in identifying realistic and meaningful career goals

Qualification Requirements

  • 3 to 5 years experience willing to train the right person
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with vulnerable/high risk populations.
  • Strong career assessment and career planning skills;
  • Proficient in computer functions such as database reporting, office 365, word processing, Internet and email
  • Knowledge of the Indigenous culture and language is an asset.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Must have own vehicle with a 2-million-dollar liability insurance coverage
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and willing to obtain a driver abstract
  • Must provide a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector and Intervention Record Check (within a 6-month period from date of completion).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $25.82 per hour

Schedule:

  • Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Edmonton, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location