Employment and Training Counsellor

Manitoba Métis Federation•The Pas, MB

1d•CA$0 - CA$47,403•Onsite

About The Position

The Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) is seeking to fill one full-time Employment and Training Counsellor position within our Métis Employment & Training Department located within our MMF The Pas Regional Office in The Pas, MB. The MMF is the democratically elected National Government of the Red River Métis, also known as the Manitoba Métis. The Red River Métis are a distinct Indigenous Nation and People, and Canada's Negotiating Partners in Confederation and the Founders of the Province of Manitoba.

Requirements

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
Experience facilitating presentations and workshops to client groups
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, and computerized case/client management data systems
Experience establishing and maintaining solid working relationships with a diverse array of partners, clients, and co-workers
Strong client orientation and quality assurance skills, organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, work under pressure and adapt to conflicting and tight deadlines
Ability to travel, valid Manitoba Driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle

Nice To Haves

Experience working with Indigenous non-profit organizations, volunteer boards & committees is preferred
Knowledge of Red River Métis culture and MMF programs and services is a definite asset

Responsibilities

Conduct assessments of clients to determine employment needs and eligibility for MET programs and services
Assess client needs through an interview process, gather information and determine eligibility, determine client training/employment readiness, career/education goals
Provide clients with job search assistance, information on programs, services and community resources, referrals to counselling or community services, and labour market information
Develop appropriate employment and training plans with clients and match the identified employment needs with appropriate MET programs or services
Provide ongoing counselling support to clients during employment and training activities
Prepare and monitor cash flows and other financial documentation for client files
Research and access labour market information and job postings utilizing the Internet, local newspapers and other professional publications
Establish and maintain a network of contacts with community resource programs, school divisions, training institutions, and other government programs and services