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Join Our Team as a Career Development Counsellor!

Are you passionate about helping individuals navigate their career paths? Do you have a knack for identifying barriers to employment and providing effective solutions? If so, the Employment Development Centre is looking for you! We are excited to announce an opening for a Career Development Counsellor in beautiful Sydney, NS. This is a permanent, full-time position that offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in your community.

About the Role

As a Career Development Counsellor, you will play a vital role in empowering clients to achieve their career goals. Your responsibilities will include:

• Identifying barriers to employment and assisting clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, résumé writing, and interview preparation.
• Performing essential administrative tasks to support the counselling process.
• Collecting and providing labour market information, including job openings and skill requirements.
• Offering established workers strategies for job maintenance and internal mobility within organizations.
• Consulting with community groups, agencies, businesses, and other organizations to enhance career planning support.

Who We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will possess:

• A college, CEGEP, or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program lasting 3 months to less than 1 year, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience in career counselling or a related field.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint, MS Windows, and MS Word.
• A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for transportation.

Personal Qualities

We value candidates who demonstrate:

• Client focus and dependability.
• Efficient interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication abilities.
• Strong judgment, reliability, and a team-oriented mindset.
• Initiative, organization, and attention to detail.
• Values and ethics that align with our mission to support the community.

Work Environment

This position is community-based, allowing you to engage directly with clients and local organizations. You will supervise 1 to 2 individuals, fostering a collaborative and supportive work atmosphere.

Security and Safety

To ensure a safe environment for our clients, candidates must be bondable and will undergo a criminal record check and an Adult Abuse Registry check.

What We Offer

At the Employment Development Centre, we believe in taking care of our team. We offer:

Health Benefits

• Comprehensive dental plan
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial Benefits

• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other Benefits

• Team building opportunities
• Parking available for all employees

Compensation

The salary for this position is $23.54 per hour, reflecting our commitment to valuing the expertise and contributions of our team members.

Join Us!

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking career guidance, we encourage you to apply for the Career Development Counsellor position at the Employment Development Centre. Together, we can help our community thrive!

Disclaimer: Please note that the job posting you are about to read has been automatically generated by OpenAI based on a brief description sourced from the Job Bank.