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Employment & Career Counselor

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Description Reporting to the Economic Development Director, the Employment & Career Counselor focuses on strengthening community workforce capacity.

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Reporting to the Economic Development Director, the Employment & Career Counselor focuses on strengthening community workforce capacity. The role includes developing and delivering career programming, coordinating employment initiatives, facilitating partnerships with industry and government, and supporting YKDFN members in achieving sustainable employment outcomes. The incumbent requires excellent interpersonal, facilitation, administrative, and career development skills.

Responsibilities

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Provide individualized career counselling, employment planning, and job readiness support to YKDFN members.
Assist members with career exploration, resumes, cover letters, interview preparation, and workplace readiness.
Support members in accessing training, certification, apprenticeships, post-secondary programs, and funding opportunities.
Maintain confidential client records, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with YKDFN policies and funder requirements.

Design, coordinate, and deliver culturally relevant workshops, including resume writing, interview preparation, workplace readiness, apprenticeship pathways, education funding navigation, and financial literacy.
Integrate Dene culture, community knowledge, and traditional values into workshop content and delivery.
Evaluate workshops and continuously improve programming based on participant feedback and community needs.

Establish and maintain strong working relationships with local and regional employers, mining companies, contractors, government agencies, and community organizations.
Promote YKDFN employment and training programs to employers and partners.
Identify job placements, internships, apprenticeships, work experience, and on-the-job training opportunities for YKDFN members.
Advocate for Indigenous hiring, retention, and culturally safe workplaces.
Plan, coordinate, and participate in career fairs, job expos, and recruitment events.

Coordinate career development initiatives, employment programs, and training projects.
Track participation, outcomes, and success indicators for reporting to funders and leadership.
Support compliance with funding agreements, employment standards, and policies.

Uphold YKDFN values, traditions, and protocols in all aspects of work.
Promote culturally safe, respectful, and inclusive service delivery.
Participate in community events, career fairs, employer forums, and outreach activities.
Collaborate with Elders, leadership, and community members to ensure programming aligns with community priorities.

What We Offer

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YKDFN provides a competitive salary, Northern Travel Allowance, comprehensive group insurance and pension benefits, and a supportive, culturally diverse work environment.