Employment and Training Counsellor - St. Laurent

Manitoba Metis Federation; Rural Municipality of St. Laurent; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Employment Counsellor to support clients in their career journeys. This role involves assessing client needs, providing job search assistance, and developing tailored employment and training plans. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in social sciences, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to build relationships with diverse clients and partners. Join a dynamic team committed to empowering individuals through informed career decisions and access to valuable resources. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of experience in employment/career counselling.
• Post-secondary education in Social Sciences or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs.
• Provide ongoing counselling support during employment and training activities.

Skills

Employment/Career Counselling

Client Orientation

Organizational Skills

Presentation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Post-secondary education in Social Sciences

Experience in Indigenous non-profit organizations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft PowerPoint

Computerized case/client management systems

Job description

POSTING # 25-02-001

Job Duties/Competencies:

• 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;
• Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.

Please send a cover letter and a resume to [e-mail].

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