Counsellor in Academic Training

Job Description

OPEN POSITION: Counsellor in Academic Training

COMPETITION NUMBER: MIS-3933

LOCATION OF WORK: Adult Education Services – Mistissini

 

NATURE OF WORK

Sabtuan Adult Education Services is seeking an academic counselling professional with a positive, problem-solving approach to support students across the Cree nation.

Do you:

• Enjoy by helping others discover their strengths, set goals, and meet their full potential?
• Have an encouraging, friendly, and approachable demeanour?
• Want to make a difference in the lives of Indigenous adults and communities?

If so, we want to hear from you!

In this critical and dynamic role, you will serve all nine Cree communities by providing one-on-one support to adults with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and goals. You will use your professional skills to support decision-making and help prospective students to build a plan for their future. If you thrive in an environment where no two days are the same, enjoys meeting with new people, and want to make a positive impact, this could be the perfect job for you!

 

CHARACTERISTIC FUNCTIONS

Performs duties relative to the development of the objectives and policies of the guidance service with due consideration for the general administrative and education policies in effect at Sabtuan Adult Education Services and the Cree School Board, taking responsibility for the application of these policies.

Advises the students on their individual orientation on the basis of individual or group counselling sessions as well as results of tests, working within a multi-disciplinary team as needed.

Organizes and attends conferences, study sessions, visits to industry, etc.

Maintains close contact with the labour market, the administrative staff, and with other institutions involved in the guidance of students. Provide assistance on a limited basis to families and teachers of the students.

Prepares and keeps up to date student files on questions relating to his field.

 

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, preferably in academic training or guidance counselling.

Fluency in English is mandatory.

Fluency in French is an asset.

Knowledge of the Cree Language a definite asset.

Be a member of the Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec would be an asset.

Capacity to organize special training programs.

 

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS

Regular full-time position

35 hrs/week

Salary: $24.46/h to $40.98/h

Northern Allowance: $8,484.00 – $13,573.00

 

Please send your CV by completing the Application Form found HERE

Please indicate the competition #: MIS-3933

Note that all documents submitted must be in PDF format.

In you have any questions, contact
hragent@cscree.qc.ca

DATE OF POSTING
July 8, 2021

END OF POSTING
July 26, 2021 4:30 PM

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