Position: Employment Counsellor
Term: Permanent Full-Time
Department: Employment and Training
Salary: Competitive salary range
Hours: 35 hours/week, Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Posting Date: November 15, 2023
Closing Date: November 28, 2023 at 4:30p.m.
JOB SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Employment and Training Manager, the Employment Counsellor will work as part of the E&T service delivery team to manage client intake, assist with records management, reporting and communication as required. This position will assist clients in obtaining a job, keeping a job and/or acquiring a better job. This position will provide professional advice on job search guidance, career advice and/or placement. The main objective is to develop an employment plan of action and follow through with appropriate interventions deemed necessary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree or college diploma in employment counselling, career development or in a related field, such as human resources, psychology, education or social services is required;
- Knowledge of return-to-work strategies and life skills;
- Knowledge of the labour market, workplace practices, job search strategies and techniques;
- Must be proficient in MS Office applications – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and the Internet.
MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION WITH APPLICATION:
- Cover Letter – must address the qualifications outlined;
- Resume.
REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO STARTING EMPLOYMENT:
- The successful candidate must submit a recent (completed within 6-months) Vulnerable Sector CPIC, at their own expense.
- The successful candidate must submit a copy of applicable educational qualifications (certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc.).
Submit all mandatory documentation to hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- All applications will be screened according to the above qualifications, including a full and complete application as requested.
- Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
- A registered member of a First Nation as per Section 16(1) of the Human Rights Act, is preferred.
- Oneida Nation is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout our hiring process. If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources.
To request a full job profile, contact the Human Resources Department at 519-652-3244 ext. 827 or by email hr.recruitment@oneida.on.ca.