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At Catholic Family Services (CFS) our values are the foundation of our organization and guide how we work with people. They are best summed up in our motto: Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors. Open to anyone. Anyone regardless of beliefs and lifestyle is welcome. No one is asked to adopt Catholic beliefs or practices. This is reflected in the clients we serve and the staff that we hire.
We seek to attract skilled, committed and compassionate people. We support our employees by providing competitive wages, a comprehensive benefits package, shared RRSP contributions and additional vacation days. Our culture is one of a collegial work environment that fosters respect and commitment to the overall goals of CFS. If you feel you are the right fit for our organization please apply.
We are seeking an employment counselor for a Newcomer Career Centre funded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
PLEASE SEE THE CAREERS PAGE OF OUR WEBSITE FOR THE FULL JOB POSTING.PLEASE INDICATE WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
Essential Skills
- Reading text
- Document use
- Numeracy
- Writing
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Problem solving
- Decision making
- Critical thinking
- Job task planning and organizing
- Finding information
- Computer use
- Continuous learning
Additional Skills
- Perform administrative tasks
Specific Skills
- Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
- Teach clients how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews
- Provide consulting services to organizations that provide community-based career planning resources
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Counsel workers on work, and career-related issues
- Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings and entry and skill requirements
- Assist clients to develop job readiness skills and job search strategies
Business Equipment and Computer Applications
- Word processing
- Spreadsheet
- Database