Career Counsellor
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, T3S, Canada
Listing for:
Lifemark
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-17
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Community Health, Psychology
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Healthcare
Community Health, Psychology
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Career Counsellor – Full-Time Opportunity!
Department:
Vocational Services
Supporting our Lifemark EMPOWER Program
Based in Calgary,
AB the Career Counsellor will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Providing career and employment counseling to Albertans returning to employment or schoolFacilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshopsConducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriersCompleting resumes, cover letters, and mock interviewsConducting labour market researchEnsuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employmentAssessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plansConnecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providersTimely report writing, following current templates, guides, standards, and processesRecord keeping and maintaining paper and electronic filesMinimum Qualifications:
University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc.The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following:
Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous.Career and employment counseling and job development/placement required.An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversityCandidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market and educational programming opportunitiesCase management experience an assetSensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participantsIntermediate to advanced computer skillsKnowledgeable with social media platforms such as Linked In, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, Career Builder for job searching and applicationsOutstanding teamwork and interpersonal skillsSecurity background check requiredMay be required to work evenings and/or weekends
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