Student Employment Counsellor

FUTURE GNB EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITY

FGNB 351 - Student Employment CounsellorInternship Placement for Winter 2027 Term
Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

Location: 300 St. Mary's Street, Fredericton, NB (in-person only)

Number of placements: 1

Salary: $18 /hour

Hours per week: 10-20 (Flexible)

Placement Duration: January - April 2027

Department: Post-Secondary Education, Training and Labour (PETL): WorkingNB

Placement Description:

The student will support the WorkingNB employment counselling team in Fredericton, along with the clients and community partners they serve. Duties include helping clients with resume writing and job search strategies, delivering presentations, preparing documentation, scheduling appointments, and providing administrative support to the team.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role. The student will meet with clients in person, work directly with members of the public, and support community partners through presentations, one-on-one coaching, and onsite services.

The student will shadow team members, support real projects, and learn workplace tools and processes. They will have individual time to reflect on their experiences, identify lessons learned, and recognize areas for growth. They will be encouraged to ask thoughtful questions, connect classroom concepts to real-world work, and take initiative as they build confidence.

This role offers an opportunity for skills development and hands-on experience in employment services, client support, and community engagement.

Need to have:

• Language requirement: English or Bilingual (English and French)
• Currently pursuing post-secondary education in a relevant field, such as business administration, human resources, psychology, sociology, education, social work, or another humanities-related field
• Client service orientation
• Effective communication skills and comfort interacting with the public
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Planning and organizing skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office

Nice to have:

• Self-confidence and self-control in client-facing situations
• Experience with presentations, coaching, or client service through school, work, or volunteer roles
• Interest in career development or employment services

Providing a safe workplace for all. Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & safety.

How to apply: Submit your application through our Future GNB Student Connector: Future GNB Student Connector - Student Pool - Winter 2027