employment consultant

Government of Canada; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Canada is looking for an individual to assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, and provide consulting services to community groups. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 7 months of experience. Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle. Additional health and financial benefits are included with the position.

Benefits

Dental plan

Disability benefits

Health care plan

Paramedical services coverage

Life insurance

Mileage paid

Team building opportunities

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 months of related experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Willingness to complete a vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Advise employers on employment-related issues.
• Collect labour market information for clients.
• Provide consulting services to community groups.
• Liaise with community agencies and provide referrals.
• Conduct sales calls.

Skills

Client focus

Interpersonal awareness

Excellent oral communication

Job readiness skills

Job search strategies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Experience

7 months to less than 1 year

On site

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

Work setting

• Community-based agency
• Employment agency services

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Conduct sales calls

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
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics

Benefits

Health benefits

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

Financial benefits

• Life insurance
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Travel insurance