Career Counsellor
- Calgary, AB, Canada
Full-time
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Original job description
– Full-Time Opportunity!
Department: Vocational Services
Supporting our Lifemark C4W Program
Location: Calgary
Based in Calgary, AB the Career Counsellor will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
Department: Vocational Services
Supporting our Lifemark C4W Program
Location: Calgary
Based in Calgary, AB the Career Counsellor will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Providing career and employment counseling to Albertans returning to employment or school
- Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops
- Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers
- Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews
- Conducting labour market research
- Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment
- Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans
- Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers
- Timely report writing, following current templates, guides, standards, and processes
- Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files
- University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc.
- The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous.
- Career and employment counseling and job development/placement required.
- An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
- Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market and educational programming opportunities
- Case management experience an asset
- Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants
- Intermediate to advanced computer skills
- Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications
- Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Security background check required
- May be required to work evenings and/or weekends
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.
Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca
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Responsibilities
Provide career and employment counseling, assess participants’ skills and barriers, and develop and manage individualized service plans. Facilitate workshops, support job-search and placement activities, connect participants with community resources, and maintain timely reports and records.
Requirements
A bachelor’s degree or diploma in social sciences or a related field is required, along with career and employment counseling and job development or placement experience. Candidates should understand the Alberta labor market, work effectively with culturally diverse and vulnerable populations, have strong computer and interpersonal skills, and be willing or eligible to pursue a relevant rehabilitation designation.
Skills
- Career Counseling
- Employment Counseling
- Career Planning
- Job Development and Placement
- Vocational Assessment
- Workshop Facilitation
- Resume and Cover Letter Writing
- Mock Interviewing
- Labor Market Research
- Case Management
- Service Plan Development
- Employment Retention Support
- Community Resource Coordination
- Report Writing
- Interpersonal Communication
- Teamwork
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Categories
- Social Services
- Education
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Career Counseling
- Employment Counseling
- Vocational Services
- Career Planning
- Job Development
- Job Placement
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Career Assessment
- Transferable Skills
- Employment Barriers
- Essential Skills Workshops
- Employment Preparation
- Occupational Skills
- Resume Writing
- Cover Letters
- Mock Interviews
- Labor Market Research
- Case Management
- Service Plans
- Employment Retention
- Community Resources
- Alberta Labor Market
- Glassdoor
- Indeed
- CareerBuilder
- Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor
- Certified Rehabilitation Counselor