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Colas

Legal Counsel

Saint Albert, AB

Role Summary As Legal Counsel, you will play a key role in building solid and thorough legal support in Western Canada to ensure the sustainable growth of Colas Western Canada Inc. and its various ...

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University of Alberta

Legal Counsel

Edmonton, AB · On-site

Legal Counsel individually or as part of the ALRI team, plan and carry out complex legal research and policy analysis. They also manage reviews of legal issues to create reports and advise the ALRI ...

Intact Financial

Senior Legal Counsel

Edmonton, AB · Hybrid

We're looking for an Senior Legal Counsel to join our growing team! What you'll do here: * Handle insurance defence files of varying complexities independently from beginning to conclusion.

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Relief - Care Counsellor - Community Group Care

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre

Edmonton, AB • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Chimo Youth Retreat Centre:


Do people in your life call you a caring person? Do you have education or life experiences that can help a young family to realize their capacity and live their best lives?


If yes, Chimo is looking for people like you to fill part-time and full-time Care Worker positions in our Group Care Home designed especially for youth. As a Care Worker in our program, you will be part of a close-knit team that provides support, education, and nurturing in a 24/7 caring, safe, home environment. Your work will help youth develop the skills they need to thrive.


We are currently looking to fill these roles:


Relief Care Counsellor

Relief Care Counsellor - Awake Overnight


More details about what we are looking for:


Warm and caring individuals who can form strong, supportive relationships with youth from diverse and often disadvantaged backgrounds and histories. We are looking for mentors to guide youth through challenges and help them feel safe and valued.


People with some level of post-secondary education. We most often hire people with diplomas and degrees in Child and Youth Care or Social Work.


People who work best in a team environment. We are looking for team members who are excited to make lasting differences in the lives of youth while building a rewarding career in the Child and Youth Care field.


Employees with standard employee workplace skills, including good communication, decent writing skills, punctuality in starting shifts on time, able to use technology in the workplace, and a strong sense of responsibility and professionalism.


Arephysically able to do this work, including work shift work,work indoors and outdoors in all seasons, climb stairs in the group home, completehousehold management tasks (e.g., cleaning, meal prep, cooking, grocery shopping) andyard work (mowing lawns, planting gardens, raking leaves, shoveling snow). This is not a desk job.


People who understand the concepts that are important to us, including trauma-informed care, strength-based approaches, Indigenous worldviews, child and youth development, child-parent attachment, therapeutic milieu of group care.


What paperwork do we need from you before you start?


Level 1 staff will have a diploma, actively working on their post-secondary degree, and/or have life experiences/job experiences that will provide value to the role.


Level 2 staff will have a diploma or degree in human services.


A clear and current, within 6 months, Criminal Records Check


A clear and current Children Services Intervention Record Check


A valid Class 5 Driver's License, a clean Drivers' Abstractand 3 Full -years insurance history.


Proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses minimum)


If your degree came from an international institute you will be asked for an ISQA Assessment (International Qualifications Assessment Service - International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | Alberta.ca)


What We Offer:


A great place to develop and grow your career with tons of valuable, hands-on experience in the critical field of Child and Youth Care. Chimo is a learning organization with a culture built around appreciation, fun, and service.


Comprehensive orientation and ongoing training to ensure you feel supported and confident in your role.


A collaborative, exciting, talented, and caring team environment where your contributions truly matter.


Physical requirements:


Ability to lift up to 50lbs

Ability to physically interact with youth during recreation outings, etc.



Benefits:


On-site parking


Casual dress


Employee assistance program


Flexible schedule


Company events, including team-building activities


ANTICIPATED START DATE: positions available immediately.

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