vocational counsellor (except education)
Posted on August 21, 2026 by Employer details Insight Advantage Inc
Job details
Education: Bachelor's degree. or equivalent experience. Work setting: Business and/or industry. Relocation costs not covered by employer. Various locations. Social service or charity agency. Vocational rehabilitation. Tasks: Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training . Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient's outcomes. Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals. Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems. Refer clients to the appropriate external services. Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews. Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them. 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. Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports. Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals. Target audience: Persons with a disability. Computer and technology knowledge: MS Excel. MS Outlook. MS PowerPoint. MS Windows. MS Word. Database software. Security and safety: Bondable. Enhanced reliability security clearance. Criminal record check. Vulnerable sector check. Transportation/travel information: Own vehicle. Valid driver's licence. Work conditions and physical capabilities: Fast-paced environment. Work under pressure. Tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Personal suitability: Client focus. Dependability. Efficient interpersonal skills. Excellent written communication. Flexibility. Interpersonal awareness. Judgement. Reliability. Team player. Excellent oral communication. Values and ethics. Accurate. Initiative. Organized. Screening questions: Do you have experience working in this field?. Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?. Experience: 2 years to less than 3 years. Employment terms options: Day. Workplace information: On the road job. Financial benefits: Mileage paid. Other benefits: Free parking available. Learning/training paid by employer. Other benefits. Team building opportunities. Variable or compressed work week.- Location 595 Tecumseh Rd E suite Unit 3Windsor, ONN8X 2S1
- Work location On the road
- Salary$25.00 to $30.00HOUR hourly (To be negotiated) / 37.5 hours per week
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Day
- Starts as soon as possible
- Benefits: Financial benefits, Other benefits
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Job Bank #3653355
Overview
Languages
English
Education
- Bachelor's degree
- or equivalent experience
Experience
2 years to less than 3 years
On the road
Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.
Work setting
- Business and/or industry
- Relocation costs not covered by employer
- Various locations
- Social service or charity agency
- Vocational rehabilitation
Responsibilities
Tasks
- Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
- Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
- Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
- Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
- Refer clients to the appropriate external services
- Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
- Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
- 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
- Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
- Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals
Experience and specialization
Target audience
- Persons with a disability
Computer and technology knowledge
- MS Excel
- MS Outlook
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Windows
- MS Word
- Database software
Additional information
Security and safety
- Bondable
- Enhanced reliability security clearance
- Criminal record check
- Vulnerable sector check
Transportation/travel information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Work conditions and physical capabilities
- Fast-paced environment
- Work under pressure
- Tight deadlines
- Attention to detail
Personal suitability
- Client focus
- Dependability
- Efficient interpersonal skills
- Excellent written communication
- Flexibility
- Interpersonal awareness
- Judgement
- Reliability
- Team player
- Excellent oral communication
- Values and ethics
- Accurate
- Initiative
- Organized
Benefits
Financial benefits
- Mileage paid
Other benefits
- Free parking available
- Learning/training paid by employer
- Other benefits
- Team building opportunities
- Variable or compressed work week
Who can apply for this job?
You can apply if you are:
- a Canadian citizen
- a permanent resident of Canada
- a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit
Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.
Advertised until
2026-09-11
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