Employment counsellors
National Occupation Code (NOC): 4156 ยท Browse All Occupations
Employment counsellors and career development practitioners provide assistance and information to job seeker clients on all aspects of employment search and career planning. They also provide advice and information to employer clients regarding employment issues and human resources. Employment counsellors and career development practitioners are employed by human resource departments of establishments, employment service organizations, consulting firms, correctional facilities and by federal and provincial governments. Supervisors of employment counsellors are included in this unit group.
Alternate Job Titles
- Aboriginal Employment Developer
- Aboriginal Employment Officer
- Aboriginal Employment Worker
- Career Coach
- Career Counsellor (except Education)
- Career Development Counsellor
- Career Development Facilitator
- Career Development Practitioner
- Career Group Facilitator
- Career Resource Centre Co-ordinator
- Employment Assistance Officer
- Employment Consultant
- Employment Counsellor
- Employment Counsellor - Government Services
- Employment Group Counsellor
- Employment Outreach Counsellor
- Employment Outreach Program Co-ordinator
- Employment Outreach Program Counsellor
- Employment Services Assessment Officer
- Employment Services Group Counsellor
- Employment Services Officer
- Job Counsellor
- Job Counsellor - Government Services
- Job Search Trainer
- Labour Market Information Consultant
- Outplacement Consultant
- Outplacement Counsellor
- Relocation Consultant
- Relocation Counsellor
- Workforce Adjustment Officer
- Workforce Development Officer
- Career Counsellor (except Education)
- Career Development Counsellor
- Employment Counsellor
- Outplacement Counsellor
- Relocation Consultant
- Aboriginal Employment Developer
- Employment Consultant
- Relocation Counsellor
- Workforce Development Officer
Median Income by Education
The following table details the median income for various education levels for employment counsellors.
| Education Level | Median Income |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | N/A |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | $29,636 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | N/A |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | $53,888 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | N/A |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | $50,301 |
| Total: Highest certificate, diploma or degree | $51,408 |
Median Income by Gender
The following table details median income by gender for employment counsellors.
| Gender | Median Income |
|---|---|
| Male | $51,408 |
| Female | $48,361 |
Extracted Salary Information (8 samples)
The following salary data has been extracted from job posts indexed on this website over the last year for employment counsellors.
Regional Employment Participation by Age Group
This chart and accompanying table outlines regional employment participation by age group for employment counsellors
| Age Group | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| 15 to 24 years | 50 |
| 25 to 34 years | 120 |
| 35 to 44 years | 190 |
| 45 to 54 years | 185 |
| 55 to 64 years | 100 |
| 65 to 74 years | 25 |
| 75 years and over | 10 |
| Total | 670 |
Regional Employment Participation by Employment Type
This chart outlines regional employment participation by employment type for employment counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated employment type, or refer to the table below.
| Employment Type | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Full Time | 235 |
| Part Time | 440 |
| Total | 680 |
Regional Employment Participation by Gender
This chart outlines regional employment participation by gender for employment counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated gender, or refer to the table below.
| Gender | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Male | 180 |
| Female | 495 |
| Total | 670 |
Regional Employment Participation by Class of Worker
This chart outlines regional employment participation by class of worker for employment counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated class, or refer to the table below.
| Class | Employed Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employee | 605 |
| Self Employed | 75 |
| Total | 670 |
Regional Employment Participation by Labour Force Status
This chart outlines regional employment participation by labour force status for employment counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated labour status, or refer to the table below.
| Labour Status | Individuals |
|---|---|
| Employed | 650 |
| Unemployed | 25 |
| Total | 670 |
Regional Employment Participation by Education Level
This chart outlines regional employment participation by education level for employment counsellors. Hover over a pie section to see the associated education level, or refer to the table below.
| Education Level | Individuals |
|---|---|
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 0 |
| Secondary (high) school diploma or equivalency certificate | 75 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 10 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 190 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 15 |
| University certificate, diploma or degree at bachelor level or above | 385 |
| Total | 680 |
