Part-time Employment Assistance Officer (8-months)(Pembroke)

Algonquin College•Pembroke, NS

2d•CA$35 - CA$40•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Manager, Community Employment Services, the incumbent is responsible for assisting unemployed persons prepare to enter or re-enter the labour market by delivering service delivery responses that meet the unique needs of the individual. The incumbent is responsible for assisting unemployed persons with gathering labour market and career information, assisting with building and revising resumes and cover letters, coordinating and delivering employment related workshops, tracking statistical data, meeting monthly intake and exit targets, and completing client files related to job search activities, as well as paperwork required for client support and centre operations.

Requirements

Minimum of two (2) year Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Employment/Career Counselling, Social Work or Human Resources, or equivalent.
Minimum of three (3) years experience working with unemployed clients, conducting outreach, delivering workshops and identifying and overseeing career and employment resources.
Proficient in common computer applications, specifically: Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook.

Responsibilities

Assisting unemployed persons prepare to enter or re-enter the labour market by delivering service delivery responses that meet the unique needs of the individual.
Assisting unemployed persons with gathering labour market and career information.
Assisting with building and revising resumes and cover letters.
Coordinating and delivering employment related workshops.
Tracking statistical data.
Meeting monthly intake and exit targets.
Completing client files related to job search activities.
Completing paperwork required for client support and centre operations.