Career and Guidance Counselor (6 months replacement with possibility of extension until June 30th 2025)

• Advises students in their vocational choices by assessing their interests, aptitudes, abilities, personality traits, professional experiences and needs through counseling interviews and group meetings, using appropriate methods.
• Addresses issues related to indecision, lack of vocational goal, loss of meaning surrounding their studies, problems of adaptation or performance related to their studies.
• Informs, guides, and supports students on the various programs offered at the university, college levels or other levels of education, on their admission procedures and of the opportunities related to them.
• Guides and helps the students to understand the information about the different professions (perspectives, working conditions, evolution of tasks, etc.).
• Participates in case studies as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Prepares and keeps up-to-date student’s files on aspects within his/her competency.
• Maintains ongoing relationships with labor market representatives, administrators, faculty, and other institutions involved in student orientation.
• Sees to the organization and realization of activities such as conferences, study days and industrial visits. In collaboration with the other stakeholders concerned, develops, and carries out, as part of the College's success plan, activities that promote the success, graduation, and personal development of students.
• Analyzes, evaluates, classifies, and occasionally adapts academic and career information for students.
• Administers and interprets aptitude tests and meets with students to discuss results.
• As a member of Student Services:

• Participates in orientation and registration activities.
• Meets with students who wish to leave their programs or the College.
• Contributes to the College’s promotional activities.

• Is responsible for providing educational assistance to students in technical programs and must maintain close ties to the job market.
• Accompanies students in the transition to the workplace and their career (résumé writing, selection interview, social media employment profile, etc.).
• Verifies and keeps up to date the information appearing on conventional documents, on the Cégep’s website or Omnivox relating to guidance services.
• Oversees the planning and organization of activities such as conferences, workshops, information booths and career fairs.
• Coordinates university visits.
• Participates in the information activities of universities and educational institutions.
• Keeps abreast of labor market trends and training programs.
• May be required to perform other related duties.

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant specialization such as Teaching, Guidance, School and Career Information, Psychology, etc.
• Must be fluently bilingual in both English and French (written, spoken and comprehension).
• Must have computer software experience including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must be a member of l’Ordre des conseillers et conseillères d’orientation du Québec.

• Must possess excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Must have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Must be diligent, dynamic, creative and detail oriented.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision and could work as part of a team.
• Must be able to work effectively with respect to deadlines and produce accurate results.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt quickly to different situations.
• Must have a strong work ethic and exercise discretion.
• Experience related to the position will be considered an asset.
• Knowledge of the Cégep system in the context of education in Québec will be considered an asset.

$49,456.00 to $87,626.00 per year* (according to education and experience)