Staffing Solutions Employment Counsellor

Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Staffing Solutions Employment Counsellor to empower clients in their career journeys. This permanent, full-time position involves providing job search counselling, developing tailored career paths, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will possess strong counselling skills, excellent communication abilities, and a solid understanding of community resources, particularly in relation to Winnipeg’s urban Indigenous population. Join a team committed to making a meaningful impact in the community and supporting clients in achieving their employment goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant fields required; experience may substitute education.
• Strong counselling and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with career development and job search strategies.
• Evaluate clients' skills and assist in developing career paths.
• Generate statistics and maintain client documentation.

Skills

Counselling Skills

Communication Skills

Workshop Facilitation

Organizational Skills

Typing Skills (40-50 WPM)

Education

Bachelor in Social Sciences

Bachelor in Business Administration

Bachelor 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.