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Counsellor, Employment
Employer
Employment Pathways in Substance Use RecoveryDate Posted
January 27, 2026Languages
English-
Location Grande Prairie, AB
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Earnings $30.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
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Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
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Position Permanent Full Time
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Vacancies 2  Vacancies
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Closing Date Feb 10, 2026
Employer
Employment Pathways in Substance Use Recovery
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Education, other
- Psychology, other
- Social work, other
Tasks
- Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Perform administrative tasks
- Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
- Counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services, and facilitate group sessions
- Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
- Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
- Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Word
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
Screening questions
- Are you authorized to work in Canada?
- Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?
- Do you live near the job location?
Experience
1 year to less than 2 years
Employment terms options
- To be determined
- Day
Health benefits
- Dental plan
- Disability benefits
- Health care plan
- Paramedical services coverage
Financial benefits
- Life insurance
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Travel insurance
- Variable or compressed work week
Important notice: This job posting has been provided by an external employer.The Government of Alberta and the Government of Canada are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity or reliability of the content.
Interest Codes
- SOCIAL
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Interest in consulting to advise employers on human resources and other employment-related issues; in referring clients to appropriate services; in assisting clients with such matters as job readiness skills and job search strategies; and in providing established workers with information on maintaining a job or moving within an organization, dealing with job dissatisfaction or making a career change
- METHODICAL
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Interest in compiling information to collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information; and in administering tests designed to determine interests, aptitudes and abilities
- INNOVATIVE
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Interest in interpreting test results and identifying barriers to employment; and in providing consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses and industry, and to other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning resources
Abilities
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