Full-Time
Employment Counsellor
Posted on May 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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