Job Description

Location
WorkBC Midtown West 300-2150 West Broadway Avenue, Vancouver, BC
Posting Period
Open until filled

What you'll be doing:

Work one-to-one with clients in a drop-in employment resource center to assist them with employment-related needs Assess for eligibility for WorkBC services and assist clients with the WorkBC Online Employment Services application Develop and facilitate workshops, both in-person and online Maintain up-to-date information on labour market trends, job postings, employment issues, community resources, education planning, volunteer opportunities, and other relevant employment-related supports Maintain accurate notes and records as per WorkBC policy Coordinate and attend hiring fairs and other community events Other duties as required

What you'll need:

Relevant post-secondary education, minimum of two years of experience working in a related field, or a combination of education and/or experience Passion for working with clients to achieve their employment goals, including supporting people with multiple barriers Excellent computer and administrative skills Excellent writing skills and strong attention to detail Current knowledge of the local labour market as well as community resources in Metro Vancouver Knowledge and experience providing employment counselling an asset Additional languages an asset A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:


Extended medical and dental benefits A defined benefit pension plan (MPP) Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion. Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre Discounts at our YWCA Hotel Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by to:

Lindsay Nielsen, Lead Facilitator/Career Advisor

Email: lnielsen@ywcavan.org




No phone or email enquiries please.




We're committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We're also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at people@ywcavan.org.




Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies -- only those selected for an interview will be contacted.




Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.




We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish) and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.




YWCA Metro Vancouver is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.