Career Counsellor
I take pride in an "outside the box" approach to identify my client's needs and provide a creative, results-oriented method to vocational rehabilitation, career counselling and disability management. I see my role, one I am passionate about, to empathically support, connect, challenge and celebrate with my clients as they define, understand and own their strengths and limitations.
Speaking from personal experience, most of us will not stay in the same job, let alone the same industry for our entire working life. Working with me can start the journey to self-discovery; the journey that never ends. I apply a trauma-informed lens as a critical tool in providing all vocational services. In particular I am skilled and experienced in the following:
Since 2005, I have been providing disability and vocational rehabilitation services within the insurance, non-profit, private and public sectors. I believe in modifying all strategies to fit the very specific needs of my clients. My focus is to improve my clients career potential and income as well as their quality of life outside the world of work. Trust is the cornerstone of my practice; my clients can be assured that their opinions and values will be heard and respected. My goal throughout is to help individuals pursue learning and find work which is personally meaningful; empowering them so that they are able to manage transitions in today’s ever-evolving labour market.
My greatest joy is spending time with my family; I am a wife, mother, grandmother, daughter and sister. I am a life-long learner, an avid reader and sports fan. Spending precious hours in my yard, visiting with friends and travel round out my life.
“Linda is wonderful to work with. She finds laughter just at the right moment to keep things real. Doing the work was easy as she provided solid support along the way I am now realizing a new chapter in my life and happy she was there to celebrate with me. She is friendly and knowledgeable and the right fit for me and my new career move.”
| Years in practice | Over 16 years |
| Credentials | CPHR, RTWDM, CCDP, CRS, CWS, CIS |
| School: | Certified Work-Life Strategist, (CWS), Career Professionals of Canada, 2021 |
| Certified Interview Strategist, (CIS), Career Professionals of Canada, 2021 | |
| Certified Career Development Practitioner, (CCDP), Canadian Council for Career Development, 2020 | |
| Certified Resume Strategist, (CRS), Career Professionals of Canada, 2020 | |
| College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP -RTW/DM) , 2020 | |
| Chartered Professional in Human Resource Management (CPHR), Canadian Council of Human Resources Association, 2008 | |
| Human Resource Management Certificate, University of Manitoba, 2005 | |
| CACE Program Certificate (Adult and Continuing Education), University of Manitoba, 1997 |
| Membership | Since |
|---|---|
| College of Vocational Rehabilitation Professionals (CVRP) | 2021 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Association Canada (VRAC) | 2007 |
| Vocational Rehabilitation Association-Manitoba Society (VRA-MB) | 2007 |
| Claims Association of Manitoba (CAM) | 2012 |
| CPHR Manitoba | 2005 |
| Manitoba Association for Career Development | 2020 |
| Career Professionals of Canada | 2020 |
| Clientele | Adults with or without physical/mental disabilities as well as businesses and insurance companies. |
| Sliding scale | Please call to discuss, service packages available. |
| Free 30 minute consultation | Yes, by phone or in person. |
| Accepted payment methods | E-transfer, cash with receipt |
| Accepts coverage? | Yes, direct billing is available, please check with your provider. |
| Accepted insurance plans | Coverage varies based on individual plans. |
| Liability insurance provider and expiration date | Prolink, exp. February 2022 |
written by Linda Pleskach on 07/10/21
I take pride in an “outside the box” approach to identify my client’s needs and provide a creative, results-oriented method to vocational rehabilitation, career counselling and disability management. I see my role, one I am passionate about, to empathically support, connect, challenge and celebrate with my clients as they define, understand and own their strengths and limitations.
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