Career Practitioner

Association for New Canadians; Grand Falls-Windsor; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Association for New Canadians is seeking a Career Practitioner to support newcomers in Grand Falls Windsor, NL, helping them prepare for and secure meaningful local employment.

The role focuses on rural Newfoundland and Labrador, engaging employers, developing partnerships, and guiding clients through career planning, resume, and interview preparation. Travel across the region is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, business, human resources, community development, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ education, work history, and skill needs to create individualized action plans for labour market integration.

Skills

Counselling techniques

Career planning

Job search support

Employer engagement

Labour market knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education/Social Sciences/Business/HR/Community development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: Career Practitioner

Location: Grand Falls Windsor, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2027

Closing date: Until filled

Reporting to the Manager of Employment Services – Humanitarian Migrants, the Career Practitioner is responsible for assisting newcomers to Canada with preparing for, obtaining, and maintaining meaningful employment in Newfoundland and Labrador. This position will have a specific focus on strengthening employment opportunities in rural Newfoundland and Labrador through employer engagement, partnership development, and supporting the recruitment and retention of newcomers in rural communities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ education, work history, and skill enhancement needs to develop individualized action plans that support successful labour market integration.
• Engage employers throughout rural Newfoundland and Labrador to identify workforce needs, build partnerships, and promote opportunities for hiring and retaining newcomers.
• Collaborate with Employer Engagement Officers and/or employers to match clients to suitable employment or training placements.
• Maintain confidential, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches to working with diverse populations.
• Assume responsibility for daily caseload management, maintain accurate and up-to-date client case notes, track participation in workshops and outcome data; provide detailed progress reports related to employer engagement activities and regional employment outcomes.
• Provide individualized and group-based support in career development, including career planning, resume and interview preparation, job search strategies, and job maintenance; assist in pre-selecting candidates for employment opportunities.
• Provide current information to clients regarding access to support programs and services.
• Support clients in achieving employment goals, leading to integration in local communities.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Perform other related activities as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, business, human resources, community development, or related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in counselling techniques, career planning, job search support, employer engagement, and knowledge of the changing labour market. Specific knowledge of employment trends in rural Newfoundland and Labrador is an asset.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related computer applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to engage clients, employers, and community partners from diverse backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Conditions of Employment

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm).
• Travel throughout Central Newfoundland and surrounding communities will be required.
• Valid Class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle is required.
• This position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.