• A bachelor's degree or college diploma in employment counselling, career development or in a related field, such as human resources development, psychology, education or social services is required.
  
• A master's degree in counselling psychology or a related field such as educational psychology, developmental psychology or social work may be required.
  
• In Quebec, membership in a professional association is mandatory to use the title "counsellor".
  

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Bachelor
Master

Interview clients to obtain employment history, educational background and career goals
Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
Advise employers on human resource and other employment-related issues
Assess need for assistance such as rehabilitation, financial aid or further training and refer clients to the appropriate services
Collect labour market information for clients regarding job openings, entry and skill requirements and other occupational information
Provide established workers with information and strategies for dealing with job dissatisfaction, making mid-career changes and adjusting to workplace transitions
Provide established workers with information and strategies for maintaining a job or moving within an organization
Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources

Careers