Job Information
Job Title: Career and Employment Consultant Talent Pool
Job Requisition ID: 69285
Ministry: Seniors, Community and Social Services
Location: Rocky Mountain House
Full or Part-Time: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Regular and Temporary opportunities available
Scope: Open competition
Closing Date: Oct 30, 2025
Classification: Program Services 3
Salary: ($2,849.89) to ($3,738.14) bi-weekly ($74,382.13- $97,565.45/year)
Responsibilities
This position involves the ability to work with diverse Albertans in various stages of need and utilizes problem-solving techniques to support de-escalation/conflict resolution/negotiating and troubleshooting Albertans circumstances. It applies knowledge of human behavior theories while applying career development and employment counselling techniques to support change, growth, and development towards increased employability. Proficiency in navigating various electronic systems while effectively communicating in a multitasking environment is a valuable asset.
As the ideal candidate you will:
- Possess Key Skills including: assessment, crisis intervention, conflict resolution, change management, career transitioning and managing multiple technologies and priorities
- Demonstrate Initiative: be a self-starter, show flexibility, be eager to learn, constantly look for ways to improve; be reliable and hard working; show ownership for areas of responsibility
- Build Relationships: Cultivate and sustain successful relationships and partnerships; build effective working relationships; network contacts and partnerships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
- Communicate: clearly convey and receive messages to meet needs of all; demonstrate ability to choose a communication style that is appropriate and effective for given situations
- Make Decisions: make informed decisions using critical thinking skills; show an ability to assess options and implications in order to identify solutions
- Resolve Conflict: experience and ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and effective manner
- Demonstrate Teamwork: work cooperatively and productively with others, across the provincial zones, to achieve results
- Agility: able to work in a changing work and political environment
Position specific competencies:
- Agility
- Creative Problem Solving
- Drive for results
- Develop networks
- Develop self and others
- Systems thinking
- Build Collaborative Environments
The following will be considered assets:
- Experience working in social service related programs
- Related experience with assessing eligibility for social service related programs
- Experience providing career and employment services
- Experience working with individuals who face barriers to employment
- Experience with case management
- Strong writing skills demonstrate in their resume and cover letter
As a qualified candidate:
- You were successful in the interview (pending reference and other pre-employment checks) but were not selected.
- You may be considered for future opportunities in the same or a lower classification for a period of six (6) months.
- If you are contacted regarding other opportunities, it will be your decision whether to pursue these.
- If you choose to pursue these opportunities, the recruitment process may involve further assessments specific to the position.
How to apply
Online:
https://jobpostings.alberta.ca/job/Rocky-Mountain-House-Career-and-Employment-Consultant/591322517/