Job Description

Location
WorkBC North Vancouver, #106 - 980 West 1st Street, North Vancouver, BC V7P 3N4
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 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 compensation package:


Extended medical and dental benefits A defined benefit pension plan Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members Free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion

Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour

How to Apply

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace! Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes to:

Cat Pienaar, Senior Operations Manager

Email: cpienaar@ywcavan.org




No phone calls or drop-ins please.




We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.