Description
The Delta School District aims to be an innovative, inclusive community where all learners belong, and everyone soars. We are a District of more than 15,900 students and 3,000 employees.
The District’s mission is to inspire and nurture thriving, future-ready learners at each of its 31 schools, located in Ladner, North Delta, and Tsawwassen. We value Compassion, Responsibility, Integrity, Creativity, Diversity, and Resilience.
Our schools and District offices are located on the traditional territories of the Tsawwassen and Musqueam First Nations. The District offers its respect to the Knowledge Keepers and all First Peoples who have been on these lands since time immemorial.
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Career and Post Secondary Advisor - Continuing
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Competition: S-24-388
Location/Dept: North Delta Secondary
Hours: 28.00 / 10 Months Per Year EXTRA MINS: YES
Start Date: As soon as possible
Term of Employment: Continuing
Salary: $33.98 Per Hour
Posted: SEP. 12, 2024
Application Deadline: 4:00 P.M., TUESDAY, SEP. 19, 2024
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SUMMARY:
Reports to and works under the direction of the Secondary School Principal or his/her designate. Operates, maintains and promotes school based Career Centre. Works collaboratively with district coordinators, career advisors, school counsellors, career programs teachers, and/or classroom teachers in providing current post- secondary education, scholarship, and occupational information to students, parents, staff and community members.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years recent relevant work experience with knowledge of and/or exposure to vocational, professional and industry opportunities or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Familiarity with the Ministry of Education Graduation Program.
Good interpersonal, organizational and communication (both written and oral) and industrial opportunities skills. Ability to use judgement and tact in providing information.
Ability to organize and present information to a variety of groups and individuals. Ability to act on own initiative and to work independently.
Skill in the operation and application of the designated computerized career programs.
Knowledge of adolescent behaviour and psychology or experience working with secondary school age students is an asset.
Experience and skill in word processing/database/spreadsheet/presentation applications plus the operation of office equipment and audio-visual equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties required.
Knowledge of WCB and WHMIS regulations. Safe work habits.
Some positions may require the knowledge of a language other than English.
Completion of post secondary courses in career counselling, career aptitude testing and interpersonal and group communications equivalent to 12 months at a college level.
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All required documents must be submitted in your application which include:
resume
cover letter
External applicants must apply through the Make A Future site at www.makeafuture.ca Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted.
We thank all applicants however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please be sure that you have received a confirmation from Make a Future that you have applied to a specific posting. Without this confirmation your application will not have been submitted.
