Career Information Advisor

CAREER INFORMATION ADVISOR

Recognized for its diversity, dedication to inclusion, and strong partnerships with the community, the Richmond School District is among one of the largest districts in British Columbia with some of the highest graduation rates in the province. With a long history of providing high quality experiences for students, the Richmond School District strives to be “The Best Place to Learn and Lead.”

Richmond School District operates 38 elementary schools, 10 secondary schools, alternate programs, continuing education and a number of additional facilities. The district enrolls approximately 21,000 students (K-12) and employs over 3000 dedicated staff.

This position provides career and educational planning information and advice to students regarding post secondary options. The incumbent obtains, updates and organizes materials and information for the Career Resource Centre. This position is under the supervision of the school Administrator, receives instructions from the District Career Programs Coordinator, and direction from Teacher Counsellors.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Obtains, organizes and promotes Career Resource materials such as post secondary calendars, career information, booklets, pamphlets, classification reference manuals, labour market information and scholarship, bursary and other funding sources.
• Ensures information is current and organized.
• Distributes and signs out materials to students and teachers.
• Explores career and post-secondary options with students on an individual basis or in a class setting.
• Provides information related to post secondary education, vocational training, and apprenticeship programs.
• Assist students in resume writing, filling out applications, applying for scholarships, preparing for interviews and accessing job resources.
• Responds to inquiries and provides information to students, teachers, employer-sponsors and scholarship donors with regard to the Career Resource Centre and available services.
• Visits classrooms to provide career exploration assessment preparation, scholarship information, post-secondary admission requirements and application procedures, and to explain the role of the Career Information Advisor relating to the students’ specific needs.
• Sets up displays of career and post secondary educational resource materials and prepares announcements for job fairs, guest speakers and student employment opportunities.
• Posts information from employers regarding employment opportunities.
• In collaboration with counsellors or District Career Programs Coordinator, coordinates school/community career events and presentations by contacting and booking speakers, assigning rooms, arranging teacher hosts and making other required arrangements.
• Maintains National Occupational Classification information and filing systems.
• Performs clerical duties related to the position.
• Produces memos, bulletins, letters and other general correspondence as necessary.
• Maintains familiarity and keeps current with changes affecting post secondary institutions and labour market trends.
• Performs other job related and clerical duties of comparable importance, difficulty and responsibility as required.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Grade 12 supplemented by Career Counselling courses from a recognized institution plus one (1) year experience working with adolescents or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of computer software applications applicable to the position.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with Counsellors, Teachers and Administrators. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students.
• Ability to organize workload, meet deadlines and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
  
  

This is a unionized position with CUPE local 716. The successful incumbent will receive a comprehensive benefits package including extended health and dental care, Municipal Pension Plan, paid leaves, and more. This is an in-person, 10-month (September to June), 35 hour/week position.

For more information about Richmond School District 38, please visitwww.makeafuture.ca/richmondor our website atwww.sd38.bc.ca.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however ONLY those being considered for interviews will be contacted.

Richmond School District is committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we so proudly serve. Our ability to provide the best education for our student population relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences. Indigenous applicants, people of colour, all genders, 2SLGBTQ+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Richmond School District is the best place to learn and lead.