Summer Student Jr Career Advisor

Prospect Human Services Society; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospect Human Services Society seeks a motivated Summer Student Junior Career Advisor for an 8-week term in Calgary. The candidate will assist clients facing employment barriers by providing coaching, coordinating workshops, and researching job market trends. This role is ideal for students enrolled in relevant post-secondary programs, and it offers hands-on experience in career advising.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program in career advising.
• Experience relating to diverse demographics, especially those facing employment barriers.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Act as a resource for coaching clients in career development.
• Coordinate career coaching sessions and develop action plans.
• Assist in delivering workshops on pre-employment topics.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Education

Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in career advising or equivalent program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Presentation Software

Job description

Job Details

Description

Position

Summer Student Junior Career Advisor – 8 week term

Location

Calgary AB

Type

Full Time – Onsite

Start Date

July 2, 2024

Prospect Human Services is dedicated to identifying situations where groups of individuals are facing challenges with full participation, and developing the services and supports necessary to break down those barriers. Our current portfolio provides support to both individuals and employers to fully integrate our community and our workforce. This role works with clients from a broad demographic including those facing barriers to employment.

In order to be eligible for this role, the government of AB requires the successful applicant to be under 30 years of age and a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. You must reflect your eligibility for this role in your cover letter or on your resume.

What will you do?

Career Advising

• Acts as a resource to the Career Advisors and Employment Placement Specialists (EPS) to provide coaching for clients who demonstrate a need for career development, job target identification, and pre-employment skills
• Coordinates career coaching sessions (in collaboration with the Career Advisors) to identify gaps and create action plans
• As needed, delivers orientation to program services (i.e. workshops, essential skills services, other self-directed and directed services) and refers to other or complimentary services within Prospect
• Provides ongoing communication with internal staff in regards to status of clients and their service plans including revisions, updates, and completion
• Works with clients who require 1 to 1 assistance in job searching, career exploration and development of job search tools such as a resume and cover letter
  
  

Resource Coordination

• Continually conducts environmental scanning: labour market, corporations, news, and economic trends, incorporating findings and best practices into program/content
• Conducts regular research to become a subject matter expert
• Communicates current information to applicable team members on labour market and career development trends and best practices
  
  

Workshops

• Assists with developing content for group based workshops on pre-employment topics and adjusts and revises materials based on trends
• Assists in the facilitation of workshops
  
  

General

• Diligently works to ensure thorough understanding of all Prospect's programs
• Assists to maintain database of career development tools, websites, and related materials
• Complies with company policies/procedures, provincial, privacy and other job related legislation
• Champions Prospect’s goals, vision, mission and brand pillars
  
  

Specific Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in career advising or other equivalent program
• Direct experience relating with a broad demographic including those facing barriers to employment
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation software; advanced proficiency with internet, online, and social media platforms
• Exceptional oral communication, team work, and interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships, engage, counsel, motivate, coach, and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Knowledge of and experience using career exploration tools and websites
• Innovative with the ability to take initiative to become a subject matter expert in the career advising field
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
  
  

Further Notes

• An equivalent of education and work experience will be considered
• This position is based out of our head office
• This position is an 8 week summer student position at 35 hours per week (M-F 7 hours / day)
  
  

If you require an accommodation in order to participate in the application or selection process, please contact the HR/Recruitment department at [e-mail].

Prospect will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account any individual accessibility needs. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

About Us

Break Barriers. Employ Change.

Prospect Human Services is dedicated to identifying situations where groups of individuals are facing challenges with full participation and developing the services and supports necessary to break down those barriers. Our current portfolio provides support to both individuals and employers to fully integrate our community and our workforce.

Prospect strongly believes in its five brand pillars and is looking for great candidates who share the same beliefs:

Enthusiastic

Prospect approaches every opportunity with enthusiasm. We drive change with energy, optimism and commitment. Anyone who walks through our doors can feel the positive energy.

Professional

In every facet of our work, our actions show a commitment to professional management and service delivery. Prospect is accountable, ethical, and honest.

Innovative

Prospect creates change by envisioning the end game and creating the means to realize it. We believe asking “why not?” aids progress. Solutions are created when we think beyond traditional boundaries.

Inclusive

Prospect is driven to achieve equal access for all to opportunities and resources. We strive to create a fair, healthy and high-performing environment where everyone is respected, encouraged, and motivated, and their contributions help Prospect attain its goals.

Collaborative

Prospect seeks different perspectives. All parties must be engaged, including for-profit, not-for-profit, funders and government. Only by understanding all points of view can we create inclusive workplaces.