Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour
CALL FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Human Resource Development Officer 2
EMPLOYMENT COUNSELLOR
Permanent and Temporary Term Positions
Various Locations

Interested in making a difference in our province? We encourage you to Choose GNB!

WHO WE ARE:
The Department of Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour wishes to establish an inventory of qualified candidates to fill current and future vacancies of Employment Counsellor positions throughout the Province of New Brunswick. Applicants must note on their applications the location(s) for which they wish to be considered (Fredericton, Woodstock, Moncton, Saint John, Grand Falls, Edmundston, Campbellton, Bathurst, Miramichi, Caraquet, Tracadie, Shippagan).

WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As a member of the counselling team, the successful candidate will be responsible for determining and addressing clients' employment and training needs through existing employment programs and services. This will include client assessment and provision of employment counselling (Career Counselling, Job Search, Job Maintenance and Skill Development), determining client eligibility, developing action plans and ensuring follow-up, facilitating group presentations and training sessions and recording all relevant client information and action plan outcomes and results into a computerized system. Other duties will include providing information on available programs and services, referral to appropriate services and liaising with service providers.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree with major studies in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Family Studies, Criminology, Social Work or Social Sciences and have one (1) year experience in counselling. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite is essential.

The following operational requirement is also required: A valid driver's license as the position requires travel.

Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to successfully complete a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) reference check.

Some positions require written and spoken competence in French and English. Others will require written and spoken competence in English or in French only. Please state your language capability.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensure that preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:

• Client Service Orientation
• Effective Interactive Communication
• Teamwork and Cooperation
• Self-confidence
• Self-control

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:

• Planning and Organizing Skills
• Counselling Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

SALARY:
From $2,774 to $3,402 bi-weekly.

HOW TO APPLY:
If you are eligible to work in Canada, apply online on-line at eRecruitment by September 25, 2025, indicating number 25-CALL-005 and the work location you are interested in.

Department of Post-Secondary Education,Training and Labour
Human Resource Services
500 Beaverbrook Court, Suite 100
PO Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Telephone: 506-453-8231
[email protected]

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

As per the?Civil Service Act, veterans, who demonstrate they are among the most qualified, shall be given preference at the time of appointment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEO) contributes to the creation of a more balanced workforce that reflects the diversity of the province by removing barriers to employment and providing individualized supports to designated equity group members.

We promote a scent-reduced environment.

The New Brunswick Public Service: Improving the lives of New Brunswickers every day!