Description
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Position Title: Career/Employment Advisor
Location: Medicine Hat Employment Centre
Reports To: Career & Employment Manager
Pay Grid: $22-$25/hr
Department: Employment Centre
Hours: 40 hours per week
Our Culture:
YMCA of Medicine Hat strives to integrate our commitment to diversity and social inclusion in all that we do. We believe that strong leadership is created through the sharing of diverse experiences and perspectives. We actively seek candidates who embody these principles and who reflect the many dimensions of the communities we serve. We are a charitable organization that provides health and fitness opportunities, employment services, licensed childcare, and various community programs in Medicine Hat, Redcliff, and Brooks. When you work at the YMCA, you’ll play an important part in building strong, thriving communities while positively impacting people’s lives. Join our team at the Y, a place where everyone belongs — including you!
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day, demonstrating our values in action.
We do the right thing.
We are caring, respectful, honest, and responsible in all that we do.
We put people first.
We believe in each other – honouring our strengths, diversity, perspectives, and passions.
We keep our promises.
We do what we say we will do.
We lead by example.
We are courageous, speaking with conviction and always willing to listen and collaborate.
The Benefits to Joining our team:
- Benefit Package after 3 months for min 35hours/wk positions
- 3 weeks paid vacation prorated based on start date
- Paid sick days
- Paid Family Leave days, Employment Anniversary Date, and Birthday
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free Health Plus Membership with 15% discount for family members
- 5% Matching Pension plan after 1 year of employment
What qualifications are we looking for?
At the YMCA of Medicine Hat, we strive to ensure our employees are a good fit based on their strengths,interests, and future goals.
The successful candidate will have the following:
Education/Certifications/Credentials/Professional Registration
- University Degree or Diploma in Human Services/ HR/Social Sciences and/or Business
- Standard First Aid, CPR-Level C
- Evidence of a clear Police Information Check (with Vulnerable Sector Search if applicable), within the last six months
- Must have a valid driver’s license with a class 07 automobile insurance coverage business use (or pleasure with occasional business use) and a minimum of $2,000,000 in liability coverage
Knowledge & Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Knowledge of employment, education, and training strategies, local labour market information and community resources
- Exceptional customer service attitude and skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Strong leadership and communication skills
What does this role look like at the YMCA of Medicine Hat?
Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Career and Employment Advisor will assist individuals in providing comprehensive and individualized services that enable job seekers to acquire workplace and occupational skills allowing them to re-enter the workforce as quickly as possible.
Please Apply:
With a cover letter, resume, and 3 references (email addresses and phone numbers) who can attest to your character and previous work and/or volunteer performance.
Please send application packages to:
Krista Varner, MH Employment Manager
YMCA of Medicine Hat
Y on 2nd
525 2nd St SE Medicine Hat AB, T1A0C5
Krista.varner@medicinehatymca.ca
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person