Employment Counsellor Competition # ESU-EC-1218

Number of Positions: 1 Classification: Counsellor/Facilitator Scope: In Scope Status: Term, Full-time : Starting at $20.89 per hour Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week (150 hours per 4 weeks averaging period) Period: As Soon As Possible – March 31, 2019 Position may be extended, or may become permanent. Closing Date: Friday, December 14, 2018

Position Summary: Under the direction of the Employment Services Manager, the Employment Counsellor assists immigrants in setting and meeting their employment goals through developing and delivering in-house employment programs and services; providing individualized instruction in the labour market, providing and equivalency, job search techniques and interview strategies.

Candidates under consideration will be required to participate in an assessment process consisting of any/all of the following: interview, abilities test, case study and/or presentation.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview.

1. Applicants who have the qualifications are invited to apply in confidence (quoting the competition number # ESU-EC-1218) to:

Human Resources Saskatoon Open Door Society 100-129 3rd Avenue North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H4 Fax: (306) 653-7159 E-mail: @sods.sk.ca

2. This opportunity will be advertised internally and externally for 5 weekdays.

3. Please see reverse side for the required knowledge, skills, abilities, education experience and required licenses and/or certificates.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities  Basic knowledge of employment counselling theories, techniques, and a demonstrated ability to apply them.  Proven ability to conduct interviews, gather information, make assessments, identify problems, plan, and implement strategies to various situations.  Fluent and literate in English; able to read, write, and interpret program regulations and guidelines.  Proven ability to work with Saskatoon business, industry, and the employer-community and collateral agencies such as other service providers and educational institutions.  Knowledgeable of current labour laws and regulations; occupational standards and licensing and certification requirements and the Privacy Act.  Working knowledge of the labour market and participate in community events.  Considerable knowledge of the immigrant job seekers experience and settlement issues.  General knowledge of the practice and process of equivalency assessment and recognition.  Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a flexible work ; balancing multiple priorities.  Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain working relationships with clients while setting appropriate boundaries and acting as a role model.  Demonstrated effective listening skills.  Strong computer skills; keyboard skills, word processing, and database applications.  Demonstrated ability to promote services and programs to broader community.  Demonstrated ability to work with the external business community to building lasting and positive working relationships.  Good judgment and reasoning when maintaining confidentiality.

Education and Experience  University degree in Commerce, Business Administration or social sciences, humanities, public relations or adult education, and, one year of work experience providing employment counseling services, OR  Graduate of post-secondary program (2 year minimum) in adult education, job- or counselling and, two years’ work experience providing employment counselling services.  Training in career counselling is an asset.

Required Licenses and/or Certificates Canadian Police Information Center (CPIC) certification - A Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check in good standing order is required. The CPIC certification must be completed within the last three months.