Employment Specialist - St. Albert, Canada - Omnia Training

Omnia Training

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St. Albert, Canada

21 hours ago

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Sophia Lee

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**Employment Specialist/Counsellor

We are looking for highly motivated individuals as employment specialist This role requires someone who is proficient in career development, job search strategies, and capable of addressing individual employment needs, motivating, and fostering resilience and growth in our clients.

If you are an enthusiastic, resourceful self-starter seeking an opportunity to work with a dynamic and growing organization, we invite you to submit your resume.

An Employment Specialist/Counsellor must have the appropriate combination of education and occupational experience as follows:

Currently pursuing (or have completed) a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology, or a related field is preferred:

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Certified as a Career Development Professional, or equivalent is a plus:

Related experience including providing career development, job search strategies, and counselling, preferably for adult learners:

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Experience engaging with employers, understanding market trends and labor market information:

Excellent communication, collaboration, and consulting skills:

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Ability to travel to work on-site or other locations as needed:

Demonstrated skills in assessment, intervention, and consultation:

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Strong time management and organizational skills with the capacity to manage several clients simultaneously in a fast-paced environment:

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and comfortable with using other digital tools for remote counselling:

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Works closely with the management team and educational partners to implement strategies, projects, and tactics to address various barriers to employment:

Implements, promotes, and maintains Omnia Training's career-focused approach

The Roles and Responsibilities:

Career assessments and development of personalized employment plans
Develop and facilitate job readiness workshops and seminars
Engage with local employers to establish partnerships and identify employment opportunities
Provide referral to other resources or to external social services, medical, or community agencies when needed
Provided support in resume writing, job interview preparation, and postemployment followups
Participate in conferencing and provides individualized employment recommendations
Work within a multidisciplinary team, liaising with other educational and employment professionals
Participate in ongoing continuing education
Attend meetings and workshops pertinent to work duties
Other activities as required

Work conditions:

Monday-Friday, 8:00am 5:00pm
Wage is $20 an hour, fulltime contract during summer with the possibility of extension
Target clients: young adults, new immigrants, adult learners