Vocational counsellor (except education)

CMHA Kamloops ( Kamloops, BC) is currently looking for a skilled Vocational counsellor (except education). The successful candidate must be available to start work as soon as possible. This role offers Permanent employment or Full time employment. Work schedule: Day.

Job Description

• The candidate must interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background, and career goals.
• The candidate must interview clients, prepare case histories and assess presenting problems.
• The candidate must refer clients to appropriate external services.
• The candidate must identify barriers to employment and assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, résumé writing, and interview preparation.
• The candidate must perform administrative tasks.
• The candidate must develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in setting and achieving goals.
• The candidate must counsel clients, provide therapy and mediation services and facilitate group sessions.
• The candidate must administer and interpret aptitude and interest assessment tests.
• The candidate must collect labour market information regarding job openings, entry requirements, skill requirements, and occupational information.
• The candidate must follow up on counseling program results and client adjustments.
• The candidate must provide established workers with strategies for job retention and advancement within an organization.
• The candidate must provide consulting services to community groups, businesses, industries, and organizations involved in career planning support.
• The candidate must identify additional or alternative services and provide appropriate referrals.
• The candidate must liaise with community agencies or partners to coordinate services and provide referrals.
• The candidate must provide public education and consultation regarding counseling services and methods.
• The candidate must conduct research.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must be fluent in English.
• The candidate must hold a bachelor’s degree.
• Relevant experience considered in lieu of education.
• The candidate should be client-focused.
• The candidate must be dependable.
• The candidate should have efficient interpersonal skills.
• The candidate must have excellent written communication skills.
• The candidate must be flexible.
• The candidate must be interpersonally aware.
• The candidate must have good judgement skills.
• The candidate must be reliable.
• The candidate must be a good team player.
• The candidate must have excellent oral communication skills.
• The candidate must uphold values and ethics.
• The candidate must be accurate.
• The candidate must show initiative.
• The candidate must be well-organized.
• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Additional Information

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• The candidate should be able to work effectively in a fast-paced and busy environment.
• The candidate must be able to meet tight deadlines.
• The candidate must be able to manage a large caseload.
• The candidate should have an eye for detail.

Security and Safety

• The candidate must undergo a criminal record check.
• The candidate must be able to pass a vulnerable sector check.

Transportation/travel information

• The candidate must have their own vehicle.
• The candidate must have a valid driver’s licence.

Benefits

• The candidate will receive a dental plan covering expenses for dental treatments and procedures.
• The candidate will receive a health care plan, providing coverage for medical and surgical expenses.
• The candidate will receive vision care benefits, covering or reducing the cost of eye exams and medical eye care.
• The candidate will receive mileage reimbursement.
• The candidate will receive a pension plan, providing a monthly, taxable benefit that replaces a portion of their income at retirement.
• The candidate will receive free parking; there is no additional charge for parking on the property.
• The employer will pay for the candidate's learning/training.
• The candidate should receive other benefits, such as any accrued compensation or advantage of the executive other than accrued compensation payable on or after termination of employment under a plan, policy, or company program.
• The candidate will have access to team-building opportunities.
• The selected candidate will receive an available parking facility where employer provide parking to employee at a cost that is less than the fair market value of the parking space.

How to apply

Use the provided options and submit your application if you are interested.

By email

[email protected]

• Job reference number 2026-27
• Cover letter
• Answers to the following screening questions:
• Do you have experience working in this field?
• Do you have the required certifications listed in the job posting?