Employment Counsellor

Community Employment Services (CES) Oxford

Make a Difference. Build Futures. Strengthen Communities.

At Community Employment Services (CES) Oxford, Employment Counsellors play an important role in helping individuals build confidence, overcome barriers, explore opportunities, and achieve meaningful employment outcomes. As part of the CES team, you will contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening individuals, supporting employers, and building thriving communities.

Why Join the CES Team?

At CES, you're joining more than a workplace.

You're joining a team that:

• Makes a difference every day
• Supports individuals in achieving their goals
• Values collaboration and innovation
• Invests in professional growth and development
• Celebrates successes and learns from challenges
• Creates meaningful impact throughout Oxford County

What Will Help You Succeed

We're looking for someone who brings a combination of experience, compassion, and a genuine commitment to helping others succeed.

Experience in the following areas will support success in this role:

• Employment counselling and case management
• Career development and workforce development
• Human services and community-based programming
• Supporting individuals facing barriers
• Facilitating workshops and employment-related activities

Key Attributes and Strengths

The ideal candidate is:

• A strong relationship builder who develops trust quickly
• A compassionate listener who can support individuals from diverse backgrounds
• A skilled communicator who adapts their approach to meet individual needs
• A creative problem solver who focuses on solutions and opportunities
• A collaborative team member who values partnership and shared success
• An advocate who empowers others and promotes positive outcomes
• A highly organized professional capable of managing multiple priorities
• Someone who motivates, encourages, and inspires confidence in others

Additional strengths include:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and active listening skills
• Solution-focused counselling and coaching abilities
• Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
• The ability to work effectively with diverse populations
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• French language proficiency is considered an asset

Knowledge

Knowledge and understanding of the following areas will support success in this role:

• Current job search techniques and career development practices
• Career planning and employment readiness strategies
• Local and provincial labour market trends
• Community and government resources available to participants
• Ethical decision-making and professional practice
• Participant-centred and strengths-based approaches to service delivery

Our Values

At CES, our values guide everything we do.

Compassion

We meet people where they are with empathy, respect, and dignity.

Accountability

We take ownership of our commitments and outcomes.

Collaboration

We believe stronger outcomes are achieved through teamwork and partnership.

Integrity

We lead with honesty, professionalism, and respect.

Innovation

We continuously seek better ways to serve our clients, employers, and community.

Community Impact

Everything we do contributes to building a stronger Oxford County.

Education & Related Experience

We recognize that there are many pathways to success in this role.

Post-secondary education in Human Services, Social Services, Career Development, Psychology, Sociology, Education, or a related field is considered an asset.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, certifications, and relevant experience will be considered.

Career Development Practitioner, Career Coach, International Coach Federation (ICF), or related certifications are considered assets.

Grow With Us

CES is committed to investing in our people.

We support ongoing learning and professional development and encourage team members to expand their skills, contribute ideas, and pursue opportunities for growth throughout their careers.

As part of the CES team, you will have the opportunity to build meaningful community relationships, collaborate across programs and services, and contribute to an organization dedicated to making a positive impact.