Career Development Officer

Job Responsibility:

Department Information

The Department of Education, Culture and Employment (ECE) provides the residents of the Northwest Territories with access to quality programs, services and support to assist them in making informed and productive choices for themselves and their families with regard to education, training, careers, employment and labour, child development, languages, culture and heritage.

Job Information

The duties of this position are carried out in accordance with the Financial Administration Act, Government Contract Regulations, and GNWT policies such as the Business Incentive Policy, Canada -NWT Agreements, Departmental policies, directives and procedures. Exercising a wide degree of latitude the incumbent is responsible for interpreting and applying these Acts and policies in a wide variety of situations to meet the needs of applicants

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of the Certification processes (i.e. trades, apprentices and occupations candidates);
• Knowledge in career development, human resources and adult learning theory and practices;
• Knowledge of current training and employment trends including: GNWT strategic directions; Departmental goals and objectives; strategic goals and direction of local College, Aboriginal groups, and partner departments; and current labour market trends is required;
• Financial knowledge to ensure that the requirements of the Financial Administration Act, Financial Administration Directives, associated procedures and schedules related to processing of financial documents are followed;
• Ability to foster effective relationships with community groups;
• Ability to monitor contracts and contribution agreements, and provide on-going counseling to clients and employers;

Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:

A postsecondary degree in a related discipline such as: career development, social sciences, counseling or Journey Certification in a designated trade, and a minimum of two years directly related experience in career counselling in a service oriented environment.

GNWT Inquiries

Inquiries Only:

Inuvik HR Client Service Centre Department of Finance Government of the Northwest Territories 1st FLOOR ALEX MOSES GREENLAND BUILDING BOX 1869 INUVIK, NT X0E 0T0 Tel View phone number on ca.edajobs.com Fax View phone number on ca.edajobs.com View email address on ca.edajobs.com

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