Casual - Career Advisor - #193567

Career Advisor

The Langley School District is situated on the traditional unceded territories of the Matsqui, Kwantlen, Katzie, and Semiahmoo First Nations. We are an innovative, inspiring, and unified learning community committed to the Core Values: Integrity, Courage, Excellence, and Community. Our district mission to inspire all learners to reach their full potential and to create a positive legacy for the future is demonstrated both in and out the classroom. We offer a broad range of innovative programs and services to support the learning of our students and staff in 31 elementary, 5 middle, and 9 Secondary schools which are home to over 26,000 students.

POSTING DETAILS

POSITION: Career Advisor

JOB TYPE: Casual

POSTING DEADLINE: Ongoing

Langley School District 35 invites the applications for casual/temporary Career Advisor positions.

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.

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 with the application which include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Copy of Career Development Practitioner certification
• Copy of transcript (official or unofficial) from the 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)
  
  

Qualified applicants may apply by clicking "apply online" below. Please ensure to upload your resume and cover letter.

Note

• In accordance with the Criminal Record Review Act, successful applicants will be required to consent to a Criminal Record Search prior to employment.
• We thank you for your interest in the Langley School District; however, only those persons selected for interviews will be contacted.