Career Counsellor - Jobs in Barrie, ON

Job Description

1.0 FTE – Permanent1.0 FTE -TemporarySalary Range: $48,460 - $60,581 per yearThe Simcoe County District SchoolBoard, Adult and Continuing Education Department, is seeking qualifiedapplicants for the position of Career Counsellor for the Career Centre located inBarrie, Ontario with services delivered in Bradford, Innisfil, Cookstown,Alliston, Angus and Orillia. Reportingto the Coordinator, the Career Counsellor operates in a results orientedenvironment and is accountable for providing outcome based employment servicesto employers and job searchers. TheCareer Counsellor is responsible for developing and case managingindividualized employment plans which may include negotiating wage incentivesand training programs with employers and/or determining appropriate employmentsupports and working non-traditional hours to service the diverse needs ofemployers and/or job searchers. Responsibilitiesalso include maintaining accurate evidence of individualized employmentservices in databases and manual files to document services and outcomes;facilitation of group sessions; referrals to community resources; intake and supportservices for Resource and Information area; participation in appropriate communitybased activities and cold-calling and/or on-site employer assessments andemployer monitoring visits.Qualifications Skills and Experience:Two (2) year college diploma in career counselling, sociology,or a related field with practicum, or equivalent, plus (two) 2 yearsrelated experience in youth and adult employment service, job development,community development or continuing education;Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, andwritten communication skills;Ability to work effectively in a team environment;Ability to work flexible hours to meet organizationaldemands;Computer skills in MS Office, Outlook, Internet, SmartBoard, databases, Zoom and LinkedIn;Knowledge of the local labour market, communityresources and government programs and services;Certified Career Development Practitioners ispreferred;Valid Class G Driver’s Licence and reliable personalvehicle; kilometer reimbursement at SCDSB approved rates.Applicants are required to submita resume detailing education, experience, and qualifications; documentationconfirming certifications; and written permission to contact two professionalreferences on or before 12:00 p.m. June29, 2021. Cover letters may beaddressed to Pam Pasmore-Tye, Principal of Adult and Continuing Education.Applicantsmay also apply via the Apply to Education (ATE) web-site at www.applytoeducation.com.Sign intoyour ApplyToEducation Support (ECE, EA/TA, Clerical, Custodian, etc.)applicant accountSelectSearch Jobs from the Job Postings sectionEnter theATE Job Code # in the Keywords fieldClick the[SEARCH] button at the bottom of the page.Select theposition of interest and click the [APPLY] button on the jobdescription page.Applicants requiring assistance in registering for ATE, theATE Help Desk may be contacted at 1-416-932-8866 or 1-877-900-5627.The SimcoeCounty District School Board is committed to equitable hiring practices thatprovide equal opportunities for all applicants to be successful. We arecommitted to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion. Insupport of our Strategic Priorities, we are seeking members who reflect diverseidentities, lived experiences and perspectives to assist the Board inreflecting the community we serve. Our equitable hiring initiative isconsistent with our obligation under the OntarioHuman Rights Code to ensure that our hiring practices remain equitable tocandidates from groups protected by the prohibited grounds under the Code.Newhires to the Simcoe County District School Board will be required to submit aCriminal Background Check - Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory tothe Board prior to beginning employment.Applicants are to providepermission to contact two professional references, including their current andmost recent supervisor. All applicants are thanked for their interestin this position; however, only those candidates who have been short-listed foran interview will be contacted.June 14, 2021 OA-11(1 – Perm & 1 – Temp) ATE#: 3048945