employment consultant

CareerFriends - R. Work Group; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based agency in Grande Prairie is seeking a professional to assist clients with job readiness and search strategies. You will advise employers regarding HR issues and collect valuable labor market information. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills and knowledge of relevant software tools. This is a full-time permanent position with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Mileage paid

Life insurance

Paramedical services coverage

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting clients with job readiness skills and job search strategies.
• Knowledge in providing consulting services to community groups and agencies.
• Ability to identify barriers to employment and provide appropriate referrals.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients.
• Advise employers on human resource issues.
• Provide consulting services to community groups.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Values and ethics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Job details

• Salary 28.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

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

Work setting

• Community-based agency
• Employment agency services

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS Word

Area of work experience

• Marketing and sales

Additional information

Security and safety

• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Interpersonal awareness
• Values and ethics
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.