Employment Counselor

FUTURE GNB EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

FGNB 318 - Employment Counselor
Internship Placement for Summer 2026 Term
Application Deadline: March 8, 2026

Location: 200 Champlain Street, Dieppe, NB (In-person only)

Number of placements: 2
Salary: $18/hour
Hours per week: 36.25 (full-time, flexible)
Placement Duration: May - August 2026
Department: Working NB, PETL
Placement Description:
The Employment Counsellor Student will support Working NB in delivering career and training services to New Brunswickers seeking employment or educational opportunities.
Key responsibilities may include:

• Assisting clients in exploring values, interests, and skills to identify suitable career pathways
• Supporting clients in identifying appropriate training and education options
• Shadowing employment counsellors during meetings with new and existing clients
• Assisting with documentation and data entry
• Providing front-line support in a client-facing environment

This placement offers hands-on experience in career development, employment counselling, and public service delivery. Students will receive coaching and mentorship from management and front-line staff while gaining practical exposure to client assessment, career planning, and employment support services. This role offers an opportunity for skills development with career-focused trainings, self-development workshops, and personalized mentorship.

Need to have:

• Language requirement: English and French (Bilingual)
• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Psychology, Sociology, Education, Family Studies, Business, Human Resource Management, Criminology, Social Work, or another Social Sciences field
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong client service orientation
• Effective interactive communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Strong planning and organizational skills

Nice to have:

• Counselling or coaching experience (school, volunteer, or work)
• Experience in customer service or public-facing roles
• Interest in career development, workforce services, or community support

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