Description
Founded in 1995, YES Employment + Entrepreneurship is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to enriching the community by providing English-language support services to help Quebecers find employment and start and grow businesses.
Do you want to equip today’s job seekers for success in a constantly evolving world of work? Are you passionate about supporting people as they navigate a changing labour market—from automation to artificial intelligence to the gig economy? Join YES Employment + Entrepreneurship as an Employment Counsellor and help job seekers build the skills and confidence they need to thrive in the future of work.
Position Summary
The Employment Counsellor provides individualized and group support to clients in all aspects of employment search and planning. This includes counselling, workshop facilitation, content development, and community outreach. You’ll help clients navigate today’s labour market, prepare for AI-enhanced hiring practices (e.g., applicant tracking systems [ATS], virtual interviews), and understand the digital skills employers now expect—all while providing thoughtful, client-centred support.
Responsibilities will include:
Client Support & Counselling
Provide one-on-one employment counselling focused on job readiness, goal setting, and career planning.
Assist clients with job search strategies, interview preparation, CV writing, and labour market research.
Program Delivery & Workshop Facilitation
Develop and deliver job search methodology workshops.
Prepare facilitation guides and workshop materials.
Moderate workshops and manage specific projects such as internships.
In collaboration with the E-Learning Developer, produce relevant content for the E-learning platform
Community Engagement
Participate in outreach activities including school visits, exhibitions, and tradeshows.
Coordinate networking events and employer outreach for job placements.
Mentorship Coordination
Support mentorship services for Job Search clients in collaboration with the Mentorship Coordinator.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Relations, Social Sciences, or Human Resource Development (HRD).
Minimum 5 years’ experience in job search facilitation and career development.
Strong English writing and presentation skills.
Ability to assess client needs and identify employment barriers.
Proficiency in MS Office, CRM systems, Smartboard, and Outlook.
Highly organized, autonomous, and able to manage multiple priorities.
Availability for occasional evening workshops.
Ability to work with diverse client populations
Strong knowledge of job search techniques and labour market trends
Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
Working knowledge of French.
Comfortable using case management systems and digital tools
As an organization that provides services in English this position requires excellent English nwriting and communication skills.
What We Offer
• Opportunity to shape a new service presence in Laval
• Meaningful, impact-driven work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Professional development opportunities
Compensation: $50,000-$60,000/year
How to Apply
Send both your cover letter and CV
YES values and embraces diversity of origins, non-discrimination linked to age, gender or sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Valuing each employee of the organization as an individual and treating everyone on an equal footing allows us to create a work environment that values and respects people for their talents, skills and competences. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.