Training & Career Counsellor

The Training and Career Counsellor supports Métis people by using a client-centered approach to identify strengths, skills and abilities, and address barriers to employment. The Counsellor plays a key role in guiding Métis people through training and education upgrades that lead to rewarding and sustainable careers. The Counsellor provides comprehensive support to students in their job search efforts, provides coaching on various aspects of the job search such as resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and referrals to businesses.

The Counsellor also gathers and shares labor market information within Chartered Communities, striving to enhance labor market access for Métis individuals. Furthermore, the Counsellor responds to inquiries, contributes to communications content, generates reports, and maintains accurate student records.

The Training and Career Counsellor supports Métis people by using a client-centered approach to identify strengths, skills and abilities, and address barriers to employment. The Counsellor plays a key role in guiding Métis people through training and education upgrades that lead to rewarding and sustainable careers. The Counsellor provides comprehensive support to students in their job search efforts, provides coaching on various aspects of the job search such as resume and cover letter writing, interview preparation, and referrals to businesses.

The Counsellor also gathers and shares labor market information within Chartered Communities, striving to enhance labor market access for Métis individuals. Furthermore, the Counsellor responds to inquiries, contributes to communications content, generates reports, and maintains accurate student records.

• Conducts formal needs assessments, including assessment of skills, education, experience, employment readiness, job search skills, and life and social skills; identifies barriers, makes appropriate referrals, and develops best next steps towards sustainable employment.
• Creates and processes client funding requests and submits for approval to Regional Program Manager.
• Guides students to resources to assist them in meeting admission needs.
• Provides ongoing in-person and virtual support to maximize successful completion of STEPS programs.
• Develops and monitors budgets for Skills Training, Employment and Post-Secondary (STEPS) training initiatives.
• Administers, monitors, and tracks financial supports and services, per STEPS program guidelines, for each client.
• Sources suppliers, vendors, and service providers that can help deliver the required training and education to MNBC clients.
• Coordinate program budget and client needs amongst regional team. Must coordinate efforts of administrative assistant and their own to ensure client's needs are most appropriately met prior to sending for approval.
• Provides great customer service to citizens and community.
• Host STEPS info sessions and have a presence in community to be accessible to citizens.
• Develops and maintains partnerships and relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers.
• Responds to telephone, in-person, or electronic inquiries.
• Contributes to the creation of relevant communications content, in collaboration with the Communications Team
• Prepares a variety of reports.
• Maintains student files and records, ensuring completion and accuracy.

• Works with students on all aspects of the job search, including effective job search, resume and cover letter writing, interview best practices, and referrals to industry and community businesses.
• Guides students to resources to assist them in meeting their job-search needs.
• Works with employers to complete…