Career Counsellor

Lifemark Health Group; Fort McMurray; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifemark Health Group in Fort McMurray seeks a Career Counsellor to work with clients, assess skills, organize training, and identify employment opportunities. You will help clients develop career plans and support job search activities in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements include a Bachelor's or Diploma in a related field, knowledge of the Alberta labour market, and ability to conduct group instruction. Evening/weekend availability may be required. Accommodations available upon request.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Diploma required in a related field.
• Willingness to pursue CCRC/CRC/CVE/RRP certifications is advantageous.
• Knowledge of Alberta labour market and educational programming expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide career and employment counseling to Albertans returning to work or school.
• Facilitate essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational workshops.
• Conduct assessments of employment history, education, and transferable skills.
• Create resumes, cover letters, and conduct mock interviews.
• Perform labour market research to identify opportunities.
• Support job placement and sustainment for participants and employers.
• Develop and manage individual service plans addressing barriers.
• Connect participants with community resources from government and local agencies.
• Prepare timely reports using current templates and processes.
• Maintain paper and electronic client files.

Skills

Career planning

Teamwork

Computer skills

Labour market knowledge

Job search platforms

Cultural awareness

Background check

Evenings/weekends

Social media knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field

Certification eligibility (CCRC/CRC/CVE/RRP)

Understanding of Alberta labour market & education programs

Tools

MS Office

LinkedIn / job sites (Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder)

Job description

Based in Fort McMurray, 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 file

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Inclusion

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