employment coach

Kopar Administration Ltd.; Edson; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental plan

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Vision care benefits

Mileage paid

Free parking available

Job summary

Kopar Administration Ltd. is seeking an employment counsellor to work on-site in Alberta. You will interview clients, assess needs, and refer them to appropriate services to support job readiness and placement.

Responsibilities include administering programs, delivering presentations, collecting labour market information, and liaising with community partners while maintaining strong written communications and client focus.

Qualifications

• College diploma or certificate (3 months to <1 year) or equivalent experience.
• 2 years to <3 years of experience in related field.
• On-site position with no remote option.

Responsibilities

• Assess need for assistance and refer clients to external services.
• Interview clients to obtain history and goals.
• Identify barriers and assist with job readiness and resumes.
• Perform administrative tasks and deliver programs.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent oral communication

Client focus

Dependability

Efficient interpersonal skills

Team player

Interpersonal awareness

Judgement

Reliability

Attention to detail

Education

College diploma or certificate in related field

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Word

MS Windows

Database software

Word processing software

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 3 months to less than 1 year
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Community-based agency
• Private employment service agency
• Employment agency services
• Data processing and computers

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Perform administrative tasks
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
• Coaching
• MS Office

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word
• Database software
• Word processing software
• Data processing and systems
• Database

Type of experience

• Sales and marketing

Area of work experience

• Community service organization
• Communications and public relations

Additional information

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other Benefits

• Free parking available