Vocational Instructor

Geseron Employment Consulting Ltd.; North Bay; Remote; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A consulting firm specializing in employment services is seeking a Vocational Instructor to support clients in their career development journey. This part-time role, with full-time potential, involves guiding clients through job search assistance programs and preparing them for interviews. The ideal candidate will have a background in career counseling, excellent communication skills, and a strong ability to motivate clients. The position allows for remote work, requiring availability during business hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in career counseling and job market trends.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proven empathy and motivational approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide clients in career exploration and job search.
• Educate clients on effective job search strategies.
• Prepare clients for job interviews.

Skills

Career counseling

Resume and cover letter writing

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Empathy

Education

Certification in counselling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part-Time (with Full-Time Potential) • Work from Home

Must be available during weekdays and regular business hours*

Overview

As a Vocational Instructor at Geseron Employment Consulting (GEC) Ltd., you will play a key role in supporting clients on their career development journey. You will empower individuals with the skills, tools, and confidence needed to re-enter the workforce successfully. This role is ideal for someone passionate about career development, coaching, and making a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Guide and educate clients through GECs Career Exploration and Job Search Assistance programs.
• Teach clients effective job search strategies.
• Prepare clients for job interviews.
• Create tailored resumes and cover letters for clients.
• Motivate and support clients as they transition back into the workforce.
• Monitor client progress and ensure all required program information is delivered.
• Maintain contact with clients at least once per week throughout the program.
• Complete detailed documentation of each client interaction in accordance with GEC guidelines and within expected timeframes.

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge and experience in career counselling, resume and cover letter writing, industry-specific job markets, employment trends, and online job platforms.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and engagingly.
• Proactive, empathetic, and motivational approach to working with clients, including identifying and addressing challenges.
• Understanding of mental health barriers, including those experienced by individuals with a history of trauma.
• Detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with the ability to follow established processes and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Reliable and consistent, with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Dedicated, distraction-free private workspace.
• Computer or laptop with up-to-date antivirus software.
• High-speed internet connection.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications.
• Criminal record check.

Required Qualifications

• Education, training, or certification in counselling, career development, social work, vocational rehabilitation, or a related field is required.
• A combination of equivalent education, training, and experience may be considered. If applying based on equivalency, please clearly indicate this in your resume.

Languages

• English is mandatory.
• French is considered a strong asset.

Wages

• $25.00 - $30.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

The Successful Applicant Must

• Handle responsibility
• Learn quickly
• Set and work toward goals
• Follow instructions
• Maintain high standards
• Analyze and interpret details
• Listen actively to others
• Manage time efficiently
• Demonstrate self-confidence
• Be resourceful and solution-focused
• Motivate and encourage others
• Pay close attention to detail
• Be patient and empathetic
• Work consistently and reliably
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Perform well under pressure

The Successful Applicant Must Not

• Communicate ineffectively with others
• Ignore timelines
• Perform inconsistently
• Be unreliable
• Be resistant to feedback or unwilling to adapt
• Be a poor listener
• Be slow to respond to client or team needs
• Be unwilling or unable to work collaboratively
• Miss or avoid scheduled client interactions
• Disregard established processes or reporting requirements
• Allow personal distractions to interfere with work
• Show lack of initiative or motivation
• Be disorganized or frequently unprepared
• Fail to maintain client confidentiality or professional boundaries

Note

This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities, or working conditions associated with it. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time.

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