Employment Counsellor (HRDO2)

Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
Human Resource Development Officer 2
Employment Counsellor
Open Competition
Fredericton

WHO WE ARE:
The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour is seeking an individual to join the Working NB Branch as an Employment Counsellor within the Fredericton Region (Fredericton, Woodstock and Perth).

THE POSITION:
As a member of the counselling team, the successful candidate will be responsible for determining and addressing clients' employment and training needs through existing employment programs and services. This will include client assessment and provision of employment counselling (Career Counselling, Job Search, Job Maintenance and Skill Development), determining client eligibility, developing action plans and ensuring follow-up, facilitating group presentations and training sessions, facilitating outreach sessions to labour market partners in the community and recording all relevant client information and action plan outcomes into a computerized system. Other duties will include providing information on available programs and services, referral to appropriate services and liaising with service providers.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree with major studies in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Family Studies, Criminology, Social Work or Social Sciences and have one (1) year experience in employment counselling. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.

Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) reference check.

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following behavioural competencies:

• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Self-confidence
• Self-control

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate will possess the following technical competencies:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Counselling Skills

SALARY: From $2,713 to $3,327 bi-weekly.

If you are eligible to work in Canada, apply online by January 26, 2025, indicating competition number: 24-6200-002. This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

We thank all those who apply however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities in which we live and serve. We encourage and support applications from Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minority groups. Candidates registered with the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and veterans, who are among the most qualified, will be given preference at the time of selection.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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