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Counsellor, Employment

Employer

Employment Pathways in Substance Use Recovery

Date Posted

January 27, 2026

Languages

English
  • Location Grande Prairie, AB
  • Earnings $30.00 to $35.00 hourly (to be negotiated)
  • Work Hours 30 to 40 hours per week
  • Position Permanent Full Time
  • Vacancies 2  Vacancies
  • Closing Date Feb 10, 2026
Job Requirements

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

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Interest Codes & Abilities
The Counsellor, Employment is part of the following larger National Occupational Classification (NOC).

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Employment Counsellors
SOCIAL

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

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

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

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