Job Description

Do you have a passion for helping individuals find meaningful employment and improve the quality of their lives? If you answered yes, you may be a good fit for this position! The Action Group is currently seeking a part-time Employment Counsellor at the Lacombe Employment Centre. Position is 3 days/week, Monday-Wednesday, 8:30am-4:30pm with flexibility to cover vacations/absences.

The successful candidate will have:

Strong client focus, with a genuine interest in and respect for a diverse clientele Strong knowledge of current labour market trends and enthusiasm for engaging with local employers and community partners Comfort level with technology to assist clients with troubleshooting and electronic job applications Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to spelling and grammar Self-motivation and enthusiasm to contribute to a team Adaptable, with strong ability to adjust to changing circumstances and support the workflow of a dynamic office setting

Job responsibilities will include:

Determine and assess clients' needs for assistance Support clients in employment/career planning by providing guidance on resume and cover letter development, job search strategies, online applications, interview preparation, career and educational pathways, and effective time management Provide wrap-around supports to address barriers with job search, job maintenance, and mid-career changes Maintain knowledge about Alberta Employment Standards Develop and maintain positive relationships with employers and community agencies by promoting services through onsite visits Create social media posts to promote jobs and our services Write job ads and maintain the job board Stay current on labour market information and community services Collaborate and communicate with team members to ensure seamless workflows

Qualifications:

Post-secondary education in the fields of Career Development, Human Services, Human Resources, or Education; CCDP designation or interest in achieving designation is an asset 2 years of career development experience is preferred, but training is available for a qualified candidate
Interested applicants,

please check the

Careers

section on the

Action Group:

website at

www.action-group.ca and complete an online application.

We appreciate your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Work Location: In person