vocational counsellor (except education)

Insight Advantage; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage paid

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Variable or compressed work week

Job summary

Insight Advantage is seeking a dedicated career counsellor to assist clients with rehabilitation, employment preparation, and job search strategies across varying locations in Ontario. The role focuses on counselling, assessment, and referrals to support clients in achieving their employment goals.

The position requires 2–3 years of experience, College/CEGEP or equivalent education, and willingness to travel as needed. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• College/CEGEP diploma or equivalent experience.
• 2 years to less than 3 years of experience in a related role.
• Frequent or constant travel required.

Responsibilities

• Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Skills

Client interviewing

Counselling

Needs assessment

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

College/CEGEP diploma or equivalent experience

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

• College/CEGEP
• or equivalent experience

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

• Business and/or industry
• Relocation costs not covered by employer
• Various locations
• Social service or charity agency
• Vocational rehabilitation

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
• Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
• Refer clients to the appropriate external services
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
• Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
• Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

• Persons with a disability

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Additional information

Security and safety

• Bondable
• Enhanced reliability security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Excellent oral communication
• Values and ethics
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

• Mileage paid

Other Benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Variable or compressed work week