Staffing Solutions Employment Counsellor

Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) (Formerly CAHRD); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Staffing Solutions Employment Counsellor to empower clients through career development and job search counselling. This permanent, full-time position involves working closely with recent graduates and job seekers to help them achieve their employment goals. You will utilize your counselling skills to evaluate clients' backgrounds, assist in developing job readiness strategies, and maintain accurate documentation. Join a dedicated team that integrates Indigenous perspectives into its operations and services, making a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about helping others succeed in their careers, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields or acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated counselling and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide career development research and job search counselling to clients.
• Assist clients in developing career paths and job readiness strategies.

Skills

Counselling Skills

Communication Skills

Workshop Facilitation

Organizational Skills

Typing Skills (40-50 WPM)

Education

Bachelor degree in Social Sciences

Bachelor degree in Business Administration

Bachelor degree in Human Resource Management

Tools

MS-Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Job description

COMPETITION # 2025ES-SSEC01

NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 2

POSITION TYPE: PERMANENT, FULL-TIME, 37.5 HOURS/WEEK

JOB SUMMARY

The Staffing Solutions Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing career development research and job search counselling to NETES clients. This position assists clients to achieve their employment goals by empowering them with the resource tools and information required.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with job ready recent post-secondary graduates and professional job seekers.
• Interview clients to obtain employment/educational background and career goals.
• Evaluate skills, education, experience, and history of each client through the client registration process.
• Assist clients to develop career paths and/or job readiness and job search strategies.
• Complete all necessary client documentation and conduct client follow-up.
• Generate accurate statistics for reporting requirements, and submit required reports.
• Create, maintain, and update paper and database client and program files.
• Develop, coordinate and deliver presentations to groups, agencies, and educational institutions.
• Attend career fairs and other community events on behalf of NETES upon request.
• Liaise with external organizations to promote and recruit for NETES programs and services.

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

• Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Business Administration, or Human Resource Management is required.
• An acceptable combination of education and experience may also be considered.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Demonstrated counselling skills and counselling experience.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Experienced with facilitation of workshops.
• Competent in MS-Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and internet use.
• Knowledge of community-based resources.
• Knowledge of Winnipeg’s urban Indigenous population.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s License and access to a vehicle.
• Business acumen and labour market insight.
• Excellent organizational skills and clerical abilities.
• Typing skills of 40-50 WPM.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please submit a resume and a cover letter, citing competition number, in one of the following manners:

1. Email [e-mail]
2. Visit www.netes.ca/jobs to apply online
3. Drop off in person to Reception at 304-181 Higgins Avenue

***Administrative skills testing is mandatory as part of the application process.***

The Neeginan Education, Training and Employment Services, Inc. (NETES) is dedicated to integrating an Indigenous perspective into its operations, services, and practices to benefit the Indigenous community. To maintain this focus, preference for the position will be given to Indigenous candidates (Status, Non-status, Métis, or Inuit). Candidates are encouraged to self-declare their Indigenous status in their cover letter and register with NETES, as preference is also given to our clients.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.