Career and Employment Consultant

Government of Alberta; Stettler; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Career and Employment Consultant to join their team in helping Albertans navigate their career paths. This role is pivotal in assessing individual needs, providing tailored support, and facilitating access to essential services. You'll engage directly with diverse clients, utilizing your expertise in problem-solving and conflict resolution to foster growth and employability. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path with room for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Positive workplace culture

Work-life balance

Flexible work arrangements

Leadership and mentorship programs

Qualifications

• University graduation in Social Sciences or related field required.
• 2 years of related experience or 4 years with a diploma.

Responsibilities

• Assess and determine eligibility for funding and support services.
• Guide individuals with career planning and job search activities.

Skills

Assessment

Crisis Intervention

Conflict Resolution

Change Management

Career Transitioning

Communication

Decision Making

Teamwork

Agility

Education

University graduation in Social Sciences

Two-year diploma in Social Sciences

Tools

Electronic Systems

Job description

$2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)

Posted Date:

April 14, 2025

Closing Date:

April 25, 2025

Job Information

Job Title: Career and Employment Consultant Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 69285
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Central Alberta. Rocky Mountain House and Stettler
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Regular and Temporary opportunities available
Scope: Open competition
Classification: Program Services 3 Market Adjustment
Salary: $2,626.89 to $3,448.73 bi-weekly ($68,561 - $90,011/year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

The Department of Seniors, Community and Social Services leads income, employment, disabilities and community-based supports, family violence prevention, and family & community support services.

The Delivery Services Division is working to help better connect Albertans to programs and services and to ensure Albertans have access to the right services at the right time through a common front-end experience whether through our contact centers or in-person offices.

Role Responsibilities

The Alberta Supports Offices are looking for professionals to be a part of a team that works together to reach a common goal of helping to build Alberta's workforce. If you are a positive and energetic team player and believe in outcome-based decision-making, this may be a good fit for you.

This position involves the ability to work with diverse Albertans in various stages of need and utilizes problem-solving techniques to support de-escalation, conflict resolution, and troubleshooting Albertans' circumstances. It applies knowledge of human behavior theories while applying career development and employment counselling techniques to support change, growth, and development towards increased employability. Proficiency in navigating various electronic systems while effectively communicating in a multitasking environment is a valuable asset.

As a Career and Employment Consultant (CEC), you will be responsible for the assessment and eligibility determination of funding, including Income Support benefits. You will be proactive in strengthening the Alberta labour market by guiding and assisting individual Albertans with career and educational planning, as well as supporting individuals with job search activities. You will monitor and support the Albertans’ action plan by ensuring the Albertan is committed and accountable for progress towards their self-sufficiency. This position provides case management and supports individual progress in meeting the goals defined in their individual plan.

As a CEC, you will have a working knowledge of the labor market, labor trends, and employment readiness supports and programs to assist Albertans' attachment to employment. You may also assist employers to address labour needs by connecting job seekers to employers through recruitment events. Responsibilities involve assessment, action plan development, case management supports, and ensuring Albertans have timely access to services and resources, assisting individuals in making informed career choices to enhance their employability, as well as their economic, cultural, and social well-being.

As a CEC, you play a vital role in assisting Albertans at Resource Centers throughout the province. The Alberta Supports Centers offer in-person services to residents, and it is within these centers that CECs interact with Albertans to address their identified needs. The ability to meet in person and engage with Albertans directly in the center is a crucial aspect of the CEC role; CECs are required to be in office.

As the ideal candidate you will:

• Possess Key Skills including: assessment, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, change management, career transitioning, and managing multiple technologies and priorities
• Demonstrate Initiative: be a self-starter, show flexibility, be eager to learn, constantly look for ways to improve; be reliable and hard working; show ownership for areas of responsibility
• Build Relationships: Cultivate and sustain successful relationships and partnerships; build effective working relationships; network contacts and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
• Communicate: clearly convey and receive messages to meet needs of all; demonstrate ability to choose a communication style that is appropriate and effective for given situations
• Make Decisions: make informed decisions using critical thinking skills; show an ability to assess options and implications in order to identify solutions
• Resolve Conflict: experience and ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and effective manner
• Demonstrate Teamwork: work cooperatively and productively with others, across the provincial zones, to achieve results
• Agility: able to work in a changing work and political environment

Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in-depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.

Position specific competencies:

A University graduation in Social Sciences or a related field, plus 2 years of progressively responsible related experience, OR a two-year diploma in Social Sciences or a related field, plus 4 years of progressively responsible related experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with university graduation in Social Work, Sociology, Addictions, Education, Psychology, plus 4 years of progressively responsible social services related experience.

Equivalencies may be considered as follows: Directly related education or experience considered on the basis of 1 year of education for 1 year of experience or 1 year of experience for 1 year of education.

If your education is not listed above, please outline how your education relates to the position in your cover letter.

The following will be considered assets:

• Experience working in social service related programs
• Related experience with assessing eligibility for social service related programs
• Experience providing career and employment services
• Experience working with individuals who face barriers to employment
• Experience with case management
• Strong writing skills demonstrated in their resume and cover letter

There are full-time permanent and temporary positions located in any of the following worksites. You must be willing to live in or relocate to work in one of the offices listed below.

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week, Monday to Friday (8:15 am – 4:30 pm) work week.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a Talent Pool. This competition will be used to create an eligibility list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming opportunities as vacancies arise in the location you apply to.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening. Due to wait times to receive a completed Criminal Records Check (CRC), applicants that are invited for an interview are encouraged to request a completed CRC (level 1) from their local RCMP/Police detachment prior to their interview.

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance
• Opportunity to participate in flexible work arrangements such as working from home up to two days per week and modified work schedule agreement
• Leadership and mentorship programs

How To Apply

Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Taylor Bell at [e-mail]