Job Description

Employment Counselor

WorkBC Employment Services- Newton

Temporary Full-Time

Posting Date:

Location:

Wage:

Hours of Work:

Closing Date:

October 17, 2025

Surrey, BC

$31.30-$33.89 per hour

35 Hours per week

(until Sept. 30, 2026)

November 17, 2025

Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.

Position Overview

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Are you passionate about helping individuals thrive in their careers? Join our dynamic team and make a real impact as an

Employment Counselor

by guiding clients through personalized assessments, actionable return-to-work plans, and ongoing support. With a focus on client-centered solutions, you'll leverage outreach, virtual, and WorkBC Centre services to empower job seekers to overcome barriers and achieve lasting employment success. Dive into a rewarding role where your expertise will shape lives and drive community growth!


Our selected candidate will collaborate with clients to create and update personalized return-to-work action plans, including resume development and job coaching. They will administer and track financial supports in line with WorkBC policies, assist clients in applying for suitable training and intervention programs, and develop targeted marketing strategies for job placements. Additionally, the role involves providing one-on-one support for self-marketing efforts and managing client records in accordance with funder requirements. The counsellor will also produce reports and ensure all performance and outcome targets are met.

Qualifications

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The ideal candidate for this position will possess a post-secondary education in social services or a related field, along with at least two years of experience in employment counselling; equivalent experience and training may be considered. A Career Development Practitioner certificate is an asset, and proficiency in a second language is highly preferred (Spanish, Tigrinya, Somali). Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to quickly learn new software, including ICM, are essential.


The ideal candidate excels in a performance-driven environment focused on achieving sustained employment outcomes and possesses strong assessment skills tailored to client needs. They have a solid understanding of labor market trends and community services and are flexible team players committed to meeting targets. Competency in skills training process, resume writing, and decision-making is essential, along with strong problem-solving abilities. The candidate should be independent, self-motivated, and able to relate to diverse clientele, with a genuine appreciation for multicultural environments.


This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

How to Apply

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If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the "APPLY" button.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with OCS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

The land which we are on is the unceded territories of the Coast Salish peoples including Kwantlen, Katzie, Matsqui, Musqueam, Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen, Kwikwetlem and the Sto:lo Nations.