Access Facilitator (Burns Lake - Handyperson Fundamentals)

College of New Caledonia; Burns Lake; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

College of New Caledonia is seeking an Access Facilitator for Burns Lake (Handyperson Fundamentals). The role focuses on coordinating services to help students access post-secondary training, education, and employment, with regular check-ins and referrals to support services.

The position is part-time and fixed-term, starting 09/21/2026 and ending 12/18/2026, 30 hours per week. You will work with the program team to promote student success, arrange appointments with counselors and Aboriginal

Qualifications

• Requires a two-year diploma in Social Services or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in adult education/transition support.
• Knowledge of post-secondary education programs and community resources.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Proficiency with word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate services to promote access to post-secondary education and community resources.
• Maintain accurate case files for each student including goals and concerns.
• Assist with intake/placement assessments and orientation processes.
• Provide initial assessment and appropriate referrals or advising.
• Arrange meetings with counsellors and support staff; follow up as required.
• Liaise with groups/individuals to obtain training information and advising.
• Support development of individual training/education plans.
• Provide liaison/advocacy to access community services.
• Collaborate with the program team to promote employment partnerships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer skills

Organization

Education

Two-year diploma in Social Services or related field

Tools

Word processing

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

Access Facilitator (Burns Lake - Handyperson Fundamentals)

Job Title Access Facilitator (Burns Lake - Handyperson Fundamentals)

EXISTING CNC CUPE Employees:

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Employment Status

Employment Status Part Time

Employment Type

Employment Type Fixed Term

Job Summary

Under the direction of the designated Manager, and in close consultation with other College staff and community resources, the incumbent will recommend, provide, and coordinate services to participants which will facilitate those clients’ access to post-secondary training, education, and employment. The Access Facilitator will work to ensure students’ needs are being met and facilitating appointments with the appropriate support services advisors and community resources as required. The Access Facilitator will schedule regular check-ins with students to determine if extra supports are needed and help students navigate their training and education plans to promote their success both in the program and during their transition into the workforce.

Specific Duties

• Provide coordination, liaison, and referral services which will promote and facilitate access to post‑secondary education, training, and community resources support participant success.
• Initiate and maintain accurate casefiles for each individual student indicating their career goals and any issues or concerns they may have in the learning process.
• Assist in coordinating participants’ entrance and intake/placement assessments, including orientation to the assessment process and preliminary identification of potential learning barriers.
• Provides an initial assessment of the nature and extent of student concerns to respond appropriately by providing information, booking an advising appointment or referring student to appropriate college/community services, or arranging immediate assistance for crisis situations.
• Provide/facilitate access to CNC support services to promote student success; schedule and arrange appointments with counsellor, Aboriginal Advisors, and other CNC support service staff, following up as required.
• Liaise with groups and individuals to obtain and provide training/education information and academic advising.
• Assist with goal setting, scheduling, and obtaining career information on an individual and small group basis.
• Assist students with developing and implementing individual training plans and/or educational plans and when required, appropriate referrals.
• Provide liaison and advocacy services to facilitate access to community services.
• Provide coordination, liaison, and services which will assist participants in their transition to the workforce.
• In collaboration with the program team, assist with coordination, promotion, and liaising with employment partners for student work placements.
• Assist the instructor with testing and recordkeeping.
• Provide individual tutoring and reinforcement of instruction of particular segments of the program.
• You will be part of a team actively engaged in contributing to and accomplishing the vision, mission, and goals of the College and in supporting the aspirations and needs of our learners and communities.
• You will promote a positive work atmosphere and communicating in a professional manner that demonstrates mutual respect with students and colleagues.
• Other related duties as assigned by Supervisor or designate.

Skills & Qualifications

• Recognized two (2) year diploma in Social Services or other relevant field of studies.
• 3 years or more relevant experience in adult education and training, and in working with clients in transition; or equivalent education and relevant experience.
• Knowledge of post‑secondary training and education programs, and community resources;
• Good rapport and familiarity with community and post‑secondary resources;
• Excellent, demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral;
• Computer skills, including accurate word processing, database and spreadsheet programs;
• Understanding of and empathy with training barriers which face participants;
• Ability to work both independently and as a strong team member.

Band

Band G

Grade

Grade NA

Salary $35.20 per hour

Location

Location Burns Lake

CNC Campus

CNC Campus Lake District

Province

Province BC

Country

Country Canada

Department

Department Community & Continuing Education

Posting Number

Posting Number 26-108SB

Employee Group

Employee Group Operational

Desired Start Date

Desired Start Date 09/21/2026

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal)

Position end date (if temporary or seasonal) 12/18/2026

Number of Hours per week

Number of Hours per week 30

Posting Competition Status

Posting Competition Status Accepting Applications

Number of Positions to fill

Number of Positions to fill 1

Open Date

Open Date 09/02/2026

Screening/Close Date

Screening/Close Date 09/18/2026

Remain Open Until Filled Yes

College of New Caledonia, Human Resources

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