Allowances: Labrador Benefits Policy - Treasury Board Secretariat

Department of Jobs, Growth and Rural Development

Reporting to the Client Service Manager, the Career Development Specialist B uses a case management approach to provide employment and training services to individuals and groups. Specifically, this position is responsible for the assessment and provision of employment counselling/planning supports to clients with varying employment needs; assisting clients in developing action plans to achieve long-term attachment to the labor market; facilitating individual and group skills development sessions; organizing and facilitating career development related workshops; providing information on government and community-related programs; networking with government and community partners to build knowledge of career/employment resources; referring clients to appropriate resources and services; and performing other related duties as required.

Screening Criteria

- Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related social sciences field (equivalencies will be considered)




- Experience providing career and employment counselling
- Experience facilitating seminars or workshops (asset)

Assessment Criteria

- Knowledge of career planning and development practices
- Knowledge of current labour market trends and issues
- Knowledge of current Federal/Provincial training resources and services (asset)
- Counselling skills
- Ability to effectively exchange information
- Client service orientation
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to work independently to manage time and tasks

Conditions of Offer

1. Recent and satisfactory Criminal Record Check from local police

Conditions of Acceptance

- Willing to accept requirement for access to private transportation for business purposes
- Acknowledges requirement for day travel (occasional)

Information for Applicants

For more information about this prospect please contact: Darlene Curl, Client Services Manager, at [email protected] or tel. (709) 899-1897.

📌 Career Development Specialist B (Happy Valley-Goose Bay)
🏢 Government of Newfoundland and Labrador
📍 Happy Valley-Goose Bay