Full-Time

Employment Counsellor

Posted on Apr 12

Bgs Career Ventures

Edmonton, AB

Screening questions Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits; Life insurance

Health benefits

Health care plan; Dental plan; Vision care benefits

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Accurate; Team player; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Interpersonal awareness; Dependability; Judgement; Values and ethics; Reliability; Organized

Ability to Supervise Working groups

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Fast-paced environment; Work under pressure; Attention to detail

Security and Safety Bondable; Criminal record check

Work Setting Community-based agency

Additional Skills

Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients; Provide clients with information; Perform administrative tasks

Business Equipment and Computer Applications

MS Excel; MS PowerPoint; MS Windows; MS Word; MS Outlook

Specific Skills

Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals; Consult and advise clients; Advise job applicants on employment requirements and terms and conditions of employment; Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues; 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; 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 consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources

Long term benefits Group insurance benefits, Life insurance

Health benefits

Health care plan, Dental plan, Vision care benefits

Experience 3 years to less than 5 years

Education Bachelor's degreeor equivalent experience

Languages English

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