Employment and Training Counsellor

MANITOBA METIS FEDERATION; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental

Vision

Pension

Vacation

Job summary

Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) seeks a full-time Employment and Training Counsellor for the MÉTIS Employment & Training Department at the MET Recruitment Office, 200 Main St, Winnipeg, MB. Conduct client assessments, determine eligibility for MET programs, and provide job search support with access to labour market information.

Responsibilities include developing employment plans, counselling clients, managing documents, and coordinating with community resources.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences or related field is required.
• Minimum of two years of employment/career counselling experience.
• Experience facilitating presentations/workshops to client groups.
• Strong computer skills with Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services.
• Assess client needs through interviews, gather information, and determine eligibility and readiness.
• Provide clients with job search assistance and information on programs, services, and resources.
• Develop employment and training plans and match with MET programs or services.
• Provide ongoing counselling support during employment and training activities.
• Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files.
• Research labour market information and access job postings and resources.
• Establish and maintain networks with community programs and partners.

Skills

Employment counselling

Workshop facilitation

Client relationships

Multitasking under pressure

Travel required

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Sciences

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Case management systems

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 Counsellor position 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.