Employment Placement Specialist - WorkBC
Title: Employment Placement Specialist - WorkBC
Department: LEAT
Status: Full Time Regular
Pay Grid: Professional ($38,038.00 to $53,599.00 per year)
Reporting to: LEAT Manager and Work BC Manager
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Summary of Duties:
Reporting to the Manager of Lil’wat Employment and Training, & Program Coordinator WorkBC. The Employment Advisor assists unemployed, or underemployed individuals to obtain employment by performing duties such as supporting clients to identify realistic employment options, become job-ready, source prospective employers and provide coaching, and sustain employment once secured.
Key Deliverables and Expectations:
- Interviews clients and identifies interests, skills, suitability, and job readiness.
- Refers to other programs and services as required and provides information regarding available community resources.
- Develops realistic employment action plans with clients.
- Liaises with the program funder and other stakeholders regarding relevant client information.
- Assist clients to become job-ready by performing duties such as arranging for education, or self-employment.
- Prepare education funding applications for approval.
- Assists in applying to funding sources, researching funding alternatives, and organizing funding initiatives.
- In accordance with career goals, provide coaching in employment-related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume, preparation, and interview skills.
- Acquire job orders from employers.
- Facilitates job placement by performing duties such as explaining wage subsidy information and placement terms to clients and employers.
- Prepare wage subsidy applications.
- Completes and maintains accurate related records, documentation, and reports on client and job candidate progress.
- Attends weekly meetings with the Lil’wat Employment and Training team.
- Perform other related duties as requested.
Experience and Attributes:
- Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- CDP Certification or the ability to gain certification.
- Knowledge of the local labour market trends and training/employment opportunities in BC.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality, Client-centered service.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.
- Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and time management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritizes assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Motivated self-starter and with strong interpersonal skills.
- Highly professional in all aspects of business, presentation, and interaction with all stakeholders, clients, and Members.
- Valid class 5 BC driver’s license and use of motor vehicle, clean driver’s abstract.
- Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check, including the Vulnerable Sector.
We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted. Preference will be given to Indigenous candidates as per Section 41 of the Human Rights Code.
