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- Bachelor's
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Vocational Specialist

Lifemark Health Group
Fort McMurray, AB

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Job details

Temporary

Skills

French
Social Sciences
Bachelor's
Case management
Computer skills

Full job description

Vocational Specialist - Temporary Full Time

Based in Fort McMurray, AB the Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist will be responsible for working with clients to assess skills, organize and facilitate training, identify training and/or employment opportunities, and assist clients with their job search activities. A successful candidate will have experience developing career plans, be knowledgeable in working with vulnerable populations, be comfortable facilitating and instructing in a group-learning setting, be familiar with the Alberta labour market, and have the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Providing career and employment counseling to Albertans returning to employment
Facilitating essential skills, employment preparation, and occupational skills workshops
Conducting assessments to determine employment history, education and experience, and transferrable skills and employment barriers
Completing resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews
Conducting labour market research
Ensuring sustainability in job placement; providing direct support to participants and employers to maintain employment
Assessing and addressing individual needs, barriers, and complexities and developing and managing service plans
Connecting participants with appropriate community resources, available through the Government of Alberta, Federal Government Services, and local agencies and service providers
Timely report writing, following current templates, guides, standards, and processes
Record keeping and maintaining paper and electronic files

Minimum Qualifications:

University Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences or related field including Kinesiology, Community Rehabilitation, Vocational Rehabilitation, Psychology, Social Work, Education, etc.
The designation, working towards designation or willingness/eligibility to obtain any of the following: Canadian Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CCRC), Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC), Certified Vocational Evaluator (CVE), or Registered Rehabilitation Professional (RRP), alongside membership the Vocational Rehabilitation Association in Canada considered highly advantageous.
Career and employment counseling and job development/placement required.
Proficiency in French is considered an asset
An excellent understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity
Candidates should have a strong understanding of the Alberta labour market and educational programming opportunities
Case management experience an asset
Sensitivity to learning limitations that may be present with participants
Intermediate to advanced computer skills
Knowledgeable with social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, as well as key job search sites including Glassdoor, Indeed, CareerBuilder for job searching and applications
Outstanding teamwork and interpersonal skills
Security background check required
May be required to work evenings and/or weekends

Inclusion
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive. Improving inclusion and equity is a collective responsibility. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including but not limited to those self-identifying as a member of the employment equity groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, Women, and Visible minorities.

Accommodation
Accommodations are available on request for all candidates taking part in any aspect of the recruitment and selection process. Email us at talent at lifemark.ca

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