Career Intern - Winnipeg, Canada - ApplytoEducation

Description

Grant Park High School

(30 Hours Per Week - During School Hours)

$18.05 Per Hour

Start Date: TBD

These positions are 10 month terms (working during the regular school year), with a completion date of June 28, 2024. There is the potential for these term positions to be extended.

Under the direction and supervision of the School Principal in coordination with the Guidance Counsellor and Program Administrator, the Career Intern is responsible for the career and skills development of students in preparation for the workforce. Although the Career Intern role varies from school-to-school they will consistently work in cooperation with the schools Guidance Department and Career Education program.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Supporting and supplementing career-related services in the school; working in cooperation with the schools Guidance Department and Career Education program;

Researching and providing information to students and staff pertaining to the current labour market and post-secondary educational opportunities;

Researching, collating, and developing resources that provide current, unbiased information about work roles, educational programs and work and volunteer opportunities;

Providing information and instruction on the use of Internet sites that are specific to career development and transition education;

Providing job search skill-development sessions to students interested in accessing employment opportunities;

Establishing and maintaining a career resource centre;

Coaching students in resume writing, cover letter preparation and interview skills;

Maintaining current job, volunteer, Aboriginal and scholarship boards;

Providing teachers with information on current career-related topics;

Researching programs and provide information on post-secondary educational and training opportunities, continuing education, and international work experiences;

Assisting students with accessing scholarships and other appropriate financial aids to further their education;

Organizing speakers to come to the schools to talk with students about their jobs and occupations;

Providing sessions designed to give parents and guardians the knowledge and information they need to better guide their children through the career decision-making process;

Networking with community resources and services.

Qualifications:

Completion of or currently enrolled in post-secondary education

Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills

Proficiency at an intermediate level in Microsoft Office Suite software

Demonstrated ability in research skills

Strong organizational and time-management skills with great attention to detail

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Creative problem-solving, critical and analytical skills

Experience working with youth

How to apply:

Click the button ''Apply Online'' and log into your account. First time users will be required to create a profile to apply.

We thank all interested individuals, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment is subject to a clear Child Abuse Registry check and Police Information Check

Winnipeg School Division has an Employment Equity policy which strives for the removal of barriers to the hiring, advancement, full inclusion, and fair representation of women, Indigenous peoples, 2SLGBTQQIA+ community, persons living with a disability and racialized people at all levels within the organization.

Winnipeg School Division will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants disabled by barriers during the interview and assessment process, upon request.

About Winnipeg School Division

WSD is one of Manitobas largest employers with over 6,000 full and part time employees in 84 locations including 79 schools (including one virtual school), two administrative buildings, a training centre, a buildings maintenance location and school bus depot and our fleet of almost 100 school buses. Every employee is vital in helping us achieve our purpose, vision, values and principles of learning to support the almost 30,000 students we serve.

Joining Winnipeg School Division means getting the opportunity to work in schools in a variety of communities throughout Winnipeg that are culturally diverse and emphasize the inclusion of all students.