People Plus Consulting Limited, an innovative and dynamic company with over 35 years of experience in providing job search assistance to residents of Halifax/Sackville areas, is currently seeking to fill a position of Information Resource Specialist (Career Development Practitioner), f or the Nova Scotia Works - Job Junction Bedford office .

Start Date: As soon of possible

Who are you?

You are dynamic, adaptable, a good listener who is patient and committed to helping and empowering others

Someone who is curious about people and committed to practices supporting diversity, inclusion, and better understanding of the needs of those we serve

You demonstrate sound judgement, ability to maintain confidentiality and practice ethical decision-making

You can function in a fast-paced environment while being organized, detail oriented and having outstanding people skills

Working cohesively within a team of career practitioners, the candidate will be responsible for delivering mainly in-house with some outreach services to our clients and community partners. Under the direction of the Group and Resource Coordinator, they will be expected to:

Greet clients, and direct them to the appropriate services and resources (in person, by telephone, or via email) to help them maximize their job search success

Validate eligibility criteria to access services

Book and manage client appointments, answer client questions/concerns

Gather and document initial client information and input data into the LaMPSS database

Provide administrative support for workshop delivery i.e. typing resumes, and cover letters, creating job cards, accurately and in a timely manner

Support clients with one-on-one guidance, instruction, feedback,



and support in an objective and professional manner

Assist in the drafting and editing of job search materials, such as resumes, cover letters, and networking cards

Provide analytics support to management, including compilation of data, data entry and initial analysis and summary

Maintain, in strict confidence, individual client information and records

Job Requirements

University degree, or combination of training and experience in the fields of Employment, Social Sciences or Human Resources

Proficient computer skills, particularly in MS Office, with reliable typing speed and accuracy

Related experience in the field of career development considered an asset

Experience delivering services and support in a client-centered work environment

Excellent grasp of the English language (Both written and verbal);

Other languages will be considered as a strong asset

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standard of service delivery

Personal Attributes

Effective communicator with the ability to support, motivate and build a trusting rapport with clients

Able to adapt service delivery to be inclusive of diverse clientele

Skilled at developing and maintaining positive relationships with community partners and external organizations





Committed to continuous professional development and the pursuit of designations in the Career Development field

Empathetic and patient listener; able to deliver services in a professional and ethical manner

Efficient time management skills, able to demonstrate sound judgement and be flexible to a dynamic work environment

Ability to manage priorities in a fast-paced workplace

What We Offer

Continuous opportunities toward ongoing career development and certification in Career Development

Events to Liaise with community organizations and local employers, building relationships as a team member of Job Junction

Opportunities to learn other career development skills and further develop your portfolio of skills

An overall fun work environment with a team that works to always find humour even in the busiest of times and works to support each other.

Conditions of Employment

Centre's core hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday

Versatile schedule: including a weekly work from home day when possible

Start date will be as soon as possible

People Plus Consulting Limited is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The organization encourages applications from qualified First Nations people, African Nova Scotians, persons with disability, racially visible persons, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who contribute to the diversity of our community. We are looking to continue to build on our diverse and inclusive workplace, and we encourage candidates to self-identify in their application.

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📌 Career Development Practitioner / Information Resource Specialist (Nova Scotia)
🏢 People Plus Consulting
📍 Nova Scotia