What the posting asks for

• 1 to 2 years' experience
• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
• English

From the posting's details in Job Bank's open data. The full ad is on Job Bank.

Hours and terms

• 37.5 hours a week
• Shifts: early mornings, mornings, days, evenings, nights, weekends, flexible hours
• Full time, Permanent employment
• In person

Usually needed for this kind of work

• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in employment counselling, career development or in a related field, such as human resources development, psychology, education or social services is required.
• A master's degree in counselling psychology or a related field such as educational psychology, developmental psychology or social work may be required.
• Vocational rehabilitation professional certification may be required by employers.

From Canada's occupation guide (OaSIS) for Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education) (NOC 41321). It describes this kind of work in general, not this employer's ad.

What this work usually involves

• Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
• Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization, dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
• Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
• Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues

About the employer

• Industry: Health care and social assistance
• Region: Lower Mainland–Southwest Region