Employment and Training Counsellor

MMF; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) seeks a full-time Employment and Training Counsellor in the MET Recruitment Office, Winnipeg, MB. You will assess client employment needs, provide job search assistance, and develop training plans.

Candidates should have post-secondary education in Social Sciences, at least two years' counselling experience, and strong link-building skills with Indigenous and community partners; travel and a Manitoba driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences or equivalent.
• Minimum two years of employment/career counselling experience.
• Experience facilitating workshops to client groups.
• Experience with Indigenous non-profit organizations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and MET eligibility.
• Assess client needs via interviews and determine training/employment readiness.
• Provide job search assistance and information on programs and resources.
• Develop employment and training plans with clients.
• Provide ongoing counselling during employment/training activities.
• Prepare and monitor cash flows and financial documentation for files.
• Research labour market information and job postings using various sources.
• Establish and maintain a network with community programs and schools.

Skills

Counselling

Public speaking

Time management

Relationship building

Cultural awareness

Travel willingness

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

PowerPoint

Case management software

Job description

Salary Range: $47,403.00 To $58,353.00 Annually

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

The MMF seeks to fill one full-time Employment and Training Counsellorposition within our Métis Employment & Training Department locatedwithin our MET Recruitment Office at 200 Main St in Winnipeg, MB.

• Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services;
• Assess client needs through an interview process, gather information and determine eligibility, determine client training/employment readiness, career/education goals;
• Provide clients with job search assistance, information on programs, services and community resources, referrals to counselling or community services, and labour market information;
• Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services;
• Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities;
• Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files;
• Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet, local newspapers and other professional publications;
• Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs, school divisions, training institutions, and other government programs and services.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;
• Minimum of two years of experience in employment/career counselling;
• Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups;
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and computerized case/client management data systems;
• Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers;
• Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines;
• Experience working with Indigenous non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees is preferred;
• Knowledge of Red River Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset; and,
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including; health, dental, vision, pension, and vacation.

The MMF requires a satisfactory criminal record check prior to commencement of employment. The MMF will accept existing criminal record checks if dated within 3 months of your start date. Obtaining this document is not a guarantee of employment.