Employment Counsellor

December 3, 2025 ‐ December 19, 2025

Full Time

Brantford

Company: Six Nations Polytechnic

Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) is a unique Indigenous Institute, recognized by community, government, and institutions of higher learning, as a Centre of Excellence for Indigenous Knowledge. SNP offers secondary, postsecondary, trades education and training. SNP has formal partnerships with nine publicly funded Ontario Universities and Colleges and collaborates with six Ontario-based Indigenous owned and controlled post-secondary Institutes.

For more information, visit www.snpolytechnic.com

JOB PURPOSE

The Employment Counsellor is responsible for providing comprehensive employment counselling, career guidance, and work-readiness support to Indigenous learners and community clients accessing the Integrated Employment Service (IES) at Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP). The role supports the strategic objectives of the IES in aligning employment services with academic programs, workforce readiness, and community development initiatives.

The Employment Counsellor operates under the guidance of the Unit Manager, Centre for Teaching & Learning, and is expected to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-based, and client-focused services that reflect Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values of Ga’nigohi:yo/Kanikoriio (Respect and the Good Mind).

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Employment Counselling & Career Services 40%

Provide one-on-one and group employment counselling to clients, including career planning, resume development, job search strategies, interview preparation, and employment retention support;
Assess client skills, interests, and barriers to employment using evidence-based assessment tools;
Collaborate with the Career Centre Coordinator to develop and deliver workshops, job fairs, and training sessions to enhance workforce readiness;
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of local, regional, and national labour market trends to inform client guidance.
Other related duties, as required;

Program Planning, Delivery & Quality Assurance 20%

Participate in the development and delivery of employment programs and initiatives aligned with Fedcap/IESS contractual requirements and SNP strategic priorities;
Monitor and track client progress, employment outcomes, and program effectiveness through systematic data collection and reporting;
Contribute to continuous program improvement through feedback, outcome analysis, and recommendations to the Unit Manager.
Other related duties, as required;

Administration & Reporting 20%

Maintain accurate client records, case notes, and program documentation in compliance with contractual and organizational standards;
Prepare reports and submit required documentation to the Unit Manager to ensure Fedcap/IESS deliverables are met;
Contribute to the preparation of proposals, program updates, and other materials as required by leadership.
Other related duties, as required;

Stakeholder Engagement & Community Partnerships 15%

Build and maintain relationships with employers, industry networks, community organizations, and educational partners to enhance employment opportunities for clients;
Represent SNP and the IES at community events, networking sessions, and relevant meetings;
Support outreach activities to recruit participants and promote the services offered through IES.
Other related duties, as required;

Professional Development & Cultural Leadership 5%

Participate in professional development opportunities to maintain knowledge of career counselling practices, labour market trends, and Indigenous employment strategies.
Demonstrate and promote culturally respectful and inclusive practices consistent with Hodinǫshǫ:nih/Rotinonhson:ni values in all client interactions and program delivery;
Other related duties, as required;

Criminal Record Check

The successful candidate will be required to provide an original Criminal Background Check – Vulnerable Sector Screening that is satisfactory to Six Nations Polytechnic (SNP) prior to the first day of work at Six Nations Polytechnic, and an Offence Declaration that is satisfactory to SNP by their first day of employment at Six Nations Polytechnic.

At Six Nations Polytechnic, we are committed to diversity and inclusion as we continue and expand our efforts to become a more inclusive, safe and respectful workplace. Human Resources will accommodate any needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Recruitment processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, as may be requested. 

Applicants from Six Nations and other Indigenous communities will be given preference to deliver programs and services in a First Nations community.  

Full Job description is available upon request. 

JOB TYPE: Full-time Permanent

Core range $$56,412.51–$66,096.25. The target hiring salary for this position is minimum (Step 1) up to 45% of the pay band. Considerations for new hire step placements include experiential knowledge and/or language and cultural expertise.

SCHEDULE: 37.5 hrs Monday-Friday

WORK MODEL:
Onsite

PAY BAND:
5

BENEFITS:

Company registered pension plan

Dental care

Extended health care

Life insurance

Paid sick and personal time

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