At a Glance
- Tasks: Help individuals find their dream jobs and develop essential career skills.
- Company: Join a supportive team at the Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, professional growth, and community impact.
- Other info: Flexible work environment with opportunities for networking and skill development.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives by guiding them to successful careers.
- Qualifications: Degree in social sciences and experience in career counselling preferred.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 $ per year.
Reporting to the Client Service Manager, the Career Development Specialist B uses a case management approach to provide employment and training services to individuals and groups. Specifically, this position is responsible for the assessment and provision of employment counselling/planning supports to clients with varying employment needs; assisting clients in developing action plans to achieve long-term attachment to the labour market; facilitating individual and group skills development sessions; organizing and facilitating career development related workshops; providing information on government and community-related programs; networking with government and community partners to build knowledge of career/employment resources; referring clients to appropriate resources and services; and performing other related duties as required.
Screening Criteria
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related social sciences field (equivalencies will be considered)
- Experience providing career and employment counselling
- Experience facilitating seminars or workshops (asset)
Assessment Criteria
- Knowledge of career planning and development practices
- Knowledge of current labour market trends and issues
- Knowledge of current Federal/Provincial training resources and services (asset)
- Counselling skills
- Ability to effectively exchange information
- Client service orientation
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently to manage time and tasks
Conditions of Offer
- Recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Check from local police
Conditions of Acceptance
- Willing to accept requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes
- Acknowledges requirement for day travel (occasional)
Information for Applicants
For more information about this opportunity please contact: Darlene Curl, Client Services Manager, at DarleneCurl@gov.nl.ca or tel. (709) 899-1897.
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Contact Details:
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