Description
COMPETITION # 2026ES-EC04
POSITION TYPE UNIONIZED, FULL-TIME
Who Are We
NETES is a not-for-profit Indigenous organization committed to supporting the success of Indigenous people in Winnipeg. We provide adult education, skills training, employment services, and job placement, along with wraparound supports such as daycare, student housing, and health and wellness programming. Grounded in culture and respect, our programs are designed to create meaningful opportunities that contribute to a strong, thriving Indigenous community.
The Opportunity
As an Employment Counsellor, you will work directly with Indigenous clients supporting them in career exploration, job readiness and employment pathways. This role requires strong interpersonal skills and cultural awareness with a commitment to community-based support.
What You Will Be Responsible For
- Provide one-on-one employment counselling tailored to client goals and needs.
- Support clients with career planning, resumes, interview preparation and job search skills.
- Assess skills and connect clients to training and employment opportunities.
- Maintain accurate client records, reporting and follow-up.
- Facilitate workshops and group sessions engagingly and respectfully.
- Build community relationships with organizations, employers and partners.
- Represent NETES at outreach events, career fairs and community initiatives.
What You Will Bring
- Post-secondary education in Human or Social Services, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of the labour market and community resources.
- Experience working with Indigenous clients or communities is strongly preferred.
- Experience in employment services, counselling or career development.
- Experience in facilitation and workshop presentation.
- Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Understanding of Indigenous cultures, communities and the realities of urban Indigenous populations.
- Valid Manitoba driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
NETES requires a clear, satisfactory criminal record check before employment begins. All existing criminal records must be dated within three (3) months of the start of employment.
Apply in person, online at netes.ca/jobs or by email at employerrep@abcentre.org. Please include the competition number in your application. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. NETES is committed to equity and inclusion in employment. Preference will be given to qualified Indigenous candidates in alignment with our organizational mandate and the communities we serve.