Description
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive community that celebrates diversity, innovation, and collaboration. Whether you're a seasoned educator or embarking on your journey in the field of education, Langley School District offers ample opportunities for professional growth and development.
Reporting to the District Principal responsible for Career Education programs and under the general supervision of the Principal (or designate), the Career Advisor performs a variety of functions related to providing information and assistance to students making post-secondary education/career choices. The Career Advisor assists students in researching career and post-secondary information, industry training opportunities, work experience placements, and job-seeking skills. Once hired, a casual employee can view all internal postings for Term and Continuing positions and has the contractual right to post into vacancies to secure more consistent and/or guaranteed hours.
POSTING DETAILS
Position - Career Advisor
Start Date - September 3, 2024
Schedule - Full time/Continuing
Location(s) - Varied
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12 graduation and completion of a 6-month Career Development Practitioner Program or equivalent related education.
One year of related experience.
Good understanding of career development and planning processes.
Ability to access and use career-related resources and education planning websites.
Ability to use labor market information to meet students vocational needs.
Good understanding of the concepts of employability and job search skills.
Good knowledge of BC trades training.
Good knowledge of post-secondary and training institutions.
Proven ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with all internal and external contacts.
Ability to work as a member of a cohesive and collaborative team.
Ability to organize and present information related to the career education program and career-related programs to a variety of groups and individuals.
Ability to work with interruptions and to meet deadlines.
Ability to effectively use computer software applications such as student information systems, word processing, presentation software, database management, and spreadsheets.
For your application to be considered, all required documents must be included:
Resume and cover letter
Copy of your Career Development Practitioner certification
Copy of your transcript (official or unofficial) from your CDP program
Proof of high school graduation (or completion of other post-secondary education)
Email addresses for a minimum of three references (ideally, former supervisors from your most recent/relevant role)
PLEASE NOTE
In accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Check prior to employment.
We thank you for your interest in the Langley School District; however, only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.
