vocational counsellor (except education)

Insight Advantage Inc; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A vocational services provider in London, Ontario, seeks a full-time vocational counsellor who will assist clients with job readiness and provide support for individuals with disabilities. The role involves frequent travel, assessing client needs, and developing intervention programs. Salary ranges from $25.00 to $30.00 per hour based on qualifications. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and their own vehicle. Closing date for applications is December 30, 2025.

Benefits

Learning/training paid by employer

Team building opportunities

Mileage paid

Qualifications

• Experience assisting persons with disabilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs for assistance, such as financial aid.
• Interview clients to evaluate employment history and goals.
• Develop programs to assist clients in achieving career goals.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Team player

Organization

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

vocational counsellor (except education)

Job details

• Work location On the road
• Salary 25.00 to 30.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
• Terms of employment Term or contract Full time

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

• 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

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Accurate
• Initiative
• Organized
• Disability benefits
• Paramedical services coverage
• Mileage paid

Other benefits

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

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-12-30