Career and Education Advisor

Summer Student Jr Career Advisor Location Calgary, AB T2A 6T2 : Position Summer Student Junior Career Advisor - 8 week term
Full Time - Onsite
Prospect Human Services is dedicated to identifying situations where groups of individuals are facing challenges with full participation, and developing the services and supports necessary to break down those barriers. Our current portfolio provides support to both individuals and employers to fully integrate our community and our workforce. In order to be eligible for this role, the government of AB requires the successful applicant to be under 30 years of age and a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident. Acts as a resource to the Career Advisors and Employment Placement Specialists (EPS) to provide coaching for clients who demonstrate a need for career development, job target identification, and pre-employment skills
Coordinates career coaching sessions (in collaboration with the Career Advisors) to identify gaps and create action plans
Provides ongoing communication with internal staff in regards to status of clients and their service plans including revisions, updates, and completion
Continually conducts environmental scanning: labour market, corporations, news, and economic trends, incorporating findings and best practices into program/content
Assists with developing content for group based workshops on pre-employment topics and adjusts and revises materials based on trends
Assists in the facilitation of workshops
Assists to maintain database of career development tools, websites, and related materials
Complies with company policies/procedures, provincial, privacy and other job related legislation
Currently enrolled in post-secondary education in career advising or other equivalent program
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and presentation software; advanced proficiency with internet, online, and social media platforms
Exceptional oral communication, team work, and interpersonal skills including the ability to build relationships, engage, counsel, motivate, coach, and collaborate with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge of and experience using career exploration tools and websites
Innovative with the ability to take initiative to become a subject matter expert in the career advising field
An equivalent of education and work experience will be considered
This position is based out of our head office
This position is an 8 week summer student position at 35 hours per week (M-F 7 hours / day)
Prospect will consult with all applicants who request accommodation during the process to ensure that the accommodation provided takes into account any individual accessibility needs. Prospect Human Services is dedicated to identifying situations where groups of individuals are facing challenges with full participation and developing the services and supports necessary to break down those barriers. Our current portfolio provides support to both individuals and employers to fully integrate our community and our workforce.
In every facet of our work, our actions show a commitment to professional management and service delivery. Prospect creates change by envisioning the end game and creating the means to realize it. We strive to create a fair, healthy and high-performing environment where everyone is respected, encouraged, and motivated, and their contributions help Prospect attain its goals.