Vocational Counsellor

SP4 Social Services Worker 4

Regular/full-time

Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation

Training and Employment Services, Provincial Services,

Winnipeg MB

Advertisement Number: 44157

Salary(s): SP4 $64,210.00 - $91,312.00 per year

Closing Date: June 8, 2025

The Manitoba government recognizes the importance of building an exemplary public service reflective of the citizens it serves, where diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, identities, languages and perspectives drives a high standard of service and innovation. The Manitoba government supports equitable employment practices and promotes representation of designated groups (women, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, visible minorities).

Employment Equity is a factor in selection for this competition. Consideration will be given to Indigenous people, visible minorities and persons with disabilities.

An eligibility list may be created to fill similar regular or term positions within the Province and will remain in effect for 12 months.

Candidates who do not meet all essential criteria may be considered on an underfill basis at a commensurate rate of pay.

The Department of Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Vocational Counsellor within Training and Employment Services Branch.

The Manitoba government has a comprehensive compensation and benefits package which includes extended health care, health spending account, dental care, vision care, long-term disability insurance, group life insurance, maternity/paternity leave, family-related leave and a defined pension plan (some pension plans allow for portability between the Civil Service Superannuation Board and employers). Training and career development opportunities are also available for employees.

To be considered for this competition you must submit a completed application screening form and your resume. Complete the application screening form at the link below or contact Human Resource Services to request a copy of the application form. The selection board will rely on the information provided in this application form to determine whether a candidate will be invited for further assessment.

Click here to access the application screening form.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

• Must be able to provide and maintain a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check.

• Must possess a valid full class 5 Manitoba Driver’s license, access to a vehicle and the ability to travel within the Province of Manitoba.

• Ability to work overtime, including evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications:

Essential:

• Post secondary degree in Social Sciences (preferably BSW). An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may also be considered.
• Case management experience including referral and intakes, performing comprehensive assessments, establishing interventions, service planning, service coordination, counselling, monitoring and evaluation in a social service setting.
• Experience working with individuals with disabilities and their families in the provision of a range of services that meet family, health, social and employment needs.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to engage and establish working relationships with families, colleagues and collaterals.
• Ability to work effectively individually as well in multi-disciplinary team environment.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate information to a variety of audiences.
• Effective written communication skills to write clear and concise correspondence to a variety of audiences including detailed reports.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) or equivalent software.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, including managing multiple priorities and competing deadlines.

Desired:

• Knowledge of the mandate and services of Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (formally market Abilities).

Duties:

Reporting to the Employability Assistance for People with Disabilities (EAPD) Provincial Program Manager, the Vocational Counsellor is accountable for the provision, case management and program delivery of services to eligible persons with disabilities including mental, psychiatric and learning disabilities.

Apply to:

Advertisement # 44157

Talent Acquisition

Human Resource Services

600-259 Portage Avenue

Winnipeg, MB , R3B 2A9

Phone: 204-945-7518

Fax: 204-945-0601

Email: govjobs@gov.mb.ca

When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email.

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. When applying to this position, please indicate the advertisement number and position title in the subject line and/or body of your email. Your cover letter, resumé and/or application must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications.

Please be advised that job competitions for represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file will be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted.

We thank all who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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