POSITION: EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
DEPARTMENT: CAHRD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2024ES-EC02
DEPARTMENT: CAHRD EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
COMPETITION NUMBER: 2024ES-EC02
APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED
SALARY/WAGE: $26.63 - $28.06
POSITION TYPE: Indefinite Term, Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week.
ANTICIPATED START DATE: As soon as possible.
LOCATION: WINNIPEG, MANITOBA
JOB SUMMARY
JOB SUMMARY
The Employment Counsellor is responsible for guiding CAHRD clients through career exploration, job search strategies, and skills assessment. They actively assist clients by helping them create tailored resumes, match their skills to appropriate job opportunities, and provide career development research. In addition, they inform clients about available CAHRD education and training programs. By equipping clients with the necessary tools and resources, the Employment Counsellor plays a key role in empowering them to achieve their educational and employment goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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 CAHRD upon request.
- Liaise with external organizations to promote and recruit for CAHRD programs and services.
REQUIREMENTS
- 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 counseling skills and counseling 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:
- Apply through AMIK using the "Apply for this position" button below
- Email [email protected]
- Visit www.cahrd.org/jobs to apply online
- Drop off in person to Reception at 304-181 Higgins Avenue
Administrative skills testing is mandatory as part of the application process.
The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD) 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 CAHRD, 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.
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