Career/Employment Advisor (Brooks)
Position Title: Career/Employment Advisor
Location: YMCA of Southeastern Alberta-Brooks Employment Office
Reports To: Career & Employment Supervisor
Pay Grid: $20-$23/hour
Department: Brooks Employment Centre
Hours: 40 hours per week
Our Culture:
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
• University Degree or Diploma in Human Services/ HR/Social Sciences and/or Business
• Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C
• Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage.
Knowledge & Skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of employment, education, and training strategies, local labor market information and community resources
• Exceptional customer service attitude and skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Strong leadership and communication skills
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Southeastern Alberta?
Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Career and Employment Advisor will assist individuals in providing comprehensive and individualized services that enable job seekers to acquire workplace and occupational skills allowing them to re-enter the workforce as quickly as possible.
The responsibilities and duties of this role will include but is not limited to:
Customer Service
• Assist participants with resume development, job search strategies, interview skills, training opportunities, career planning, employability skills and labour market information
• Initiate, develop and maintain employer contacts by marketing our programs
• Negotiate job placements and work experience opportunities for clients with employers in the City of Brooks, County of Newell region
• Respond to phone calls/emails within 24 business hours
• Greet customers/program participants professionally and courteously
YMCA Values
• Demonstrate and promote a personal understanding of and appreciation for the mission, vision, and values of the YMCA and its programs and services
• Demonstrates appropriate behaviors in line with our Mission, Vision and Values as reflected in our YMCA competencies; takes a member focused approach to increase their understanding of programs offered across the Association.
Teamwork
• Work effectively within the Association Services team, contributing to its overall success by:
• Promoting the YMCA’s annual Y Connect Campaign
• Promoting and/or attending YMCA events
• Contributing to a positive and healthy workplace culture
• Other duties to assist the team, as assigned
Standards that Shine
• Achieve all quality standards and targets established under YMCA best practices and the YMCA’s Standards that Shine
• General cleaning as required around the facility
• Ensuring all staff are aware of Standards that Shine, and work with them to create a culture of excellence in adherence to guidelines and expectations outlined by the Standards that Shine.
Interpersonal/Communication Skills
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, managers, and the senior leadership team
• Ensure workplace conflicts are resolved quickly, following YMCA policies and procedures
Quality of Work
• Ensure all tasks are completed accurately and in a timely manner
• Provide ongoing coaching on a one-on-one basis for individuals connecting to the workforce
• Conduct a thorough assessment to help clients identify their interests, skills, and abilities, and relate them to the workforce
• Assist clients in identifying and addressing barriers to employment
Compliance with Legislation and YMCA Policies and Procedure
• Adherence to the following at all times:
• YMCA Child Protection and Operational Polices and Procedures
• Public health and safety regulations
• Occupational Health and Safety
Work Environment and Physical Demands
• Office located on the main floor.
• Sitting at a desk and using a computer for most of the day
• From time to time, may need to lift boxes of files weighing up to 20 lbs
• May be exposed to all weather conditions when walking outside to/from vehicle.
• May be exposed to all weather conditions when using vehicle for occasional business purposes (e.g., going to an employer meeting).
The Benefits to Joining our team:
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 3 months prorated based on start date
• 1 week of PTO after 3 months prorated based on start date
• Paid wellness days
• Paid Employment Anniversary Date, and Birthday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
Please Apply:
With a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.
Please send application packages to:
Dynorah Saldivar, Manager of Employment Centre Brooks
YMCA of Southeastern Alberta
403 2nd Ave W, Brooks AB T1R 0S3