educational counsellor

Dure de l''emploi: Permanent Langue de travail: Anglais Heures de travail: 30 to 35 hours per week Education: Exprience: Education Bachelor''s degree Work setting University or college Remote location Information centre Tasks Counsel students regarding educational, career or vocational issues Counsel students regarding personal and social issues Consult with teachers, parents, administrators and community agencies Co-ordinate the provision of counselling and information services to students, parents and teachers Refer students to other specialized services when required Participate in staff meetings, educational conferences and workshops Develop guidance and counselling programs Arrange for recruitment of graduating students by employers Visit colleges and secondary schools to provide academic information to prospective students, their parents and educational institutions Prepare and deliver presentations at conferences, workshops and symposia Counselling specialization Academic program or credit evaluation Career or post-secondary training orientation Co-operative education or work placement Multicultural adjustment Study skills Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Work under pressure Tight deadlines Attention to detail Combination of sitting, standing, walking Personal suitability Client focus Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Initiative Judgement Organized Reliability Screening questions Are you available for shift or on-call work? Do you have experience working in this field? Do you have the equipment you need to work from home (like internet and a workspace)? Do you meet the language requirements listed in the job posting for the position (English or French)? Experience 2 years to less than 3 years Employment terms options Day Workplace information Hybrid Long term benefits Maternity and parental benefits Other benefits Learning/training paid by employer On-site recreation and activities Paid time off (volunteering or personal days) Team building opportunities Parking available Variable or compressed work week

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