Full-Time

Education Officer

Posted on Jul 09

Tungasuvvingat Inuit

Ottawa, ON

Screening questions

Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?; What is the highest level of study you have completed?; Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?; Do you have education in this field of employment?

Other benefits

On-site amenities; On-site recreation and activities; Free parking available; Learning/training paid by employer; Paid time off (volunteering or personal days); Team building opportunities; Parking available; Wellness program

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits; Life insurance; Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP); Other benefits; Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP); Long-term care insurance; Maternity and parental benefits

Health benefits

Health care plan; Disability benefits; Dental plan; Vision care benefits; Paramedical services coverage

Personal Suitability

Initiative; Effective interpersonal skills; Excellent oral communication; Excellent written communication; Client focus; Judgement; Reliability; Organized

Social Work Specialization Education and training; Community development

Counselling Specialization

Study skills; Personal or life skills management; Co-operative education or work placement; Career or post-secondary training orientation

Work Location Information Urban area

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Attention to detail; Combination of sitting, standing, walking; Large caseload; Large workload

Transportation/Travel Information Valid driver's licence

Security and Safety Vulnerable sector check

Policy and Program Experience

Secondary education; Continuing education or adult education; College education

Work Setting

Social service agency or group home; Community service organization; Community and social services; Associations and non profit organizations

Specific Skills

Supervise peer counselling programs; Refer students to other specialized services when required; Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia; Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops; Develop guidance and counselling programs; Counsel students regarding personal and social issues; Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies; Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers; Provide supportive counselling and life skills programming; Arrange for recruitment of graduating students by employers; Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions; Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues

Long term benefits

Group insurance benefits, Life insurance, Registered retirement savings plan (RRSP), Other benefits, Deferred profit-sharing plan (DPSP), Long-term care insurance, Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

On-site amenities, On-site recreation and activities, Free parking available, Learning/training paid by employer, Paid time off (volunteering or personal days), Team building opportunities, Parking available, Wellness program

Health benefits

Health care plan, Disability benefits, Dental plan, Vision care benefits, Paramedical services coverage

Experience 1 year to less than 2 years

Education College/CEGEPor equivalent experience

Languages English

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