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JOB DETAILSPosted Oct 15, 2026

Vocational Counsellor (except Education)

Insight Advantage Inc

Leamington (ON)

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Job details

Location
Leamington (ON)
Salary
$25.00 to $30.00 hourly (to be negotiated)

Full job description

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years
  • or equivalent experience

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On the road

Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Work setting

  • Business and/or industry
  • Relocation costs not covered by employer
  • Various locations
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Vocational rehabilitation

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Assess need for assistance, such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of counselling and the patient’s outcomes
  • Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
  • Interview clients, prepare case histories and assess problems
  • Refer clients to the appropriate external services
  • Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
  • Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
  • Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
  • Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
  • Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
  • Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
  • Prepare assessment, progress, follow-up and court reports
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Experience and specialization

Target audience

  • Persons with a disability

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • Database software

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Enhanced reliability security clearance
  • Criminal record check
  • Vulnerable sector check

Transportation/travel information

  • Own vehicle
  • Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Fast-paced environment
  • Work under pressure
  • Tight deadlines
  • Large caseload
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Judgement
  • Reliability
  • Team player
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Values and ethics
  • Accurate
  • Initiative
  • Organized

Benefits

Financial benefits

  • Mileage paid

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • Learning/training paid by employer
  • Other benefits
  • Team building opportunities
  • Variable or compressed work week