Career Practitioner

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: Career Practitioner

Location: St. John’s, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2027, with a possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance

Closing date: Until Filled

Reporting to the Manager of Employer Engagement, the Career Practitioner will be responsible for assisting newcomers to Canada with preparing for and obtaining meaningful employment in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Assess clients’ education, work history, and skill enhancement needs to develop individualized Action Plans that support successful labour market integration.
• Collaborate with Employer Engagement Officers and/or employers to match clients to suitable employment or training placements
• Maintain confidential, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches to working with diverse populations
• Assume responsibility for daily caseload management and maintain accurate and up-to-date client case notes, progress logs, outcome data and track participation in workshops and interventions
• Provide individualized and group-based support in career development, including career planning, resume and interview preparation, job search strategies, and job maintenance; assist in pre-selecting candidates for employment opportunities
• Provide current information to clients regarding access to support programs and services
• Prepare detailed progress reports
• Participate in professional development activities
• Assist with other related activities as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, or related field
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in counselling techniques, career planning, job search support, and knowledge of the changing labour market.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related computer applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building abilities, with a demonstrated capacity to engage clients from diverse cultural, linguistic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team while also taking initiative and working independently.
• Strong time-management skills and ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada
• Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)
• Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a personal vehicle is required
• Some travel may be required
• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume in PDF form to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/295

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.