Career Development Specialist B

Government of Newfoundland and Labrador; Happy Valley-Goose Bay; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Career Development Specialist B in the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development. This role uses a case management approach to provide employment and training support, assess clients, and help them plan for long-term attachment to the labor market.

It also involves facilitating workshops and connecting clients with government and community resources.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related social sciences field (equivalencies will be considered).
• Experience providing career and employment counselling.
• Experience facilitating seminars or workshops (asset).

Responsibilities

• Provide employment and training services using a case management approach.
• Assess and provide employment counselling/planning supports.
• Help clients develop action plans for labour market attachment.
• Organize and facilitate career development workshops and related sessions.
• Provide information on government and community programs; network with partners.
• Refer clients to appropriate resources and services.

Skills

Career counselling

Workshop facilitation

Client service

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in a related social sciences field

Job description

Allowances: Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development

Reporting to the Client Service Manager, the Career Development Specialist B uses a case management approach to provide employment and training services to individuals and groups. Specifically, this position is responsible for the assessment and provision of employment counselling/planning supports to clients with varying employment needs; assisting clients in developing action plans to achieve long-term attachment to the labor market; facilitating individual and group skills development sessions; organizing and facilitating career development related workshops; providing information on government and community-related programs; networking with government and community partners to build knowledge of career/employment resources; referring clients to appropriate resources and services; and performing other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related social sciences field (equivalencies will be considered)
• Experience providing career and employment counselling
• Experience facilitating seminars or workshops (asset)

Assessment Criteria

• Knowledge of career planning and development practices
• Knowledge of current labour market trends and issues
• Knowledge of current Federal/Provincial training resources and services (asset)
• Counselling skills
• Ability to effectively exchange information
• Client service orientation
• Ability to work in a team
• Ability to work independently to manage time and tasks

Conditions of Offer

1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Check from local police

Conditions of Acceptance

• Willing to accept requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes
• Acknowledges requirement for day travel (occasional)

Information for Applicants

For more information about this opportunity please contact: Darlene Curl, Client Services Manager, at [e-mail] or tel. [phone].