Temporary Full-Time Counsellor

Newcomer Career/Employment Counsellor The Newcomer Career/Employment Counsellor is a part of the MALTI: Manitoba Adult Language Training Initiative through the Province of Manitoba’s Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Department. The position will involve case managing MALTI designated students to prepare them for the workforce, post-secondary education, training opportunities and provide career counselling. Provide students under the MALTI program with one-to-one job skills/career counseling which will include creating a plan through career counselling software across multiple sites (myBlueprint).

Support students in building their resume, creating a cover letter, filling out job applications and other governmental and organizational documents required for employment.

Connect students to local career fairs, post-secondary tours, and other training opportunities.

Support students in completing applications for post-secondary education and scholarships.

Proactively contact employers to seek and create opportunities for students with those employers, and then support interested students in the application process to these positions.

Coordinate short-term (2 day) training skill sessions (mini-credentials) to offer workshops to prepare students for employment (e.g. First Aid/CPR; MPI Driver Training; Food handlers etc.).

Work collaboratively with the Student Support Team and our Intercultural Support Worker to deliver career related programming to students.

Dedication to anti-racism, equity, and diversity.

Proven commitment to Truth and Reconciliation.

Post-secondary education and experience in the Social Sciences field or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience;

Minimum of two years of experience in employment/career counselling;

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point;

Experience establishing and maintaining relationships with a diverse array of community partners;

Creative problem-solving and critical thinking.

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