Career Advisor, Engage Mentorship Program

YWCA Metro Vancouver; Vancouver; Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Career Advisor to support newcomer women in their employment journey. This part-time role involves coordinating mentorship activities, connecting participants with industry professionals, and facilitating workshops to enhance networking and interview skills. You’ll play a vital role in empowering women to overcome barriers to employment while working within a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about fostering connections and making a difference in the community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Free Health + Fitness Centre Membership

Discounts at YWCA Hotel

Priority in YWCA Child Care Centres

Qualifications

• Experience in event management and hosting for in-person and virtual events.
• Ability to maintain accurate files and records for program participants.

Responsibilities

• Connect participants with mentors and industry professionals for networking.
• Plan and facilitate mentorship events and workshops for participants.

Skills

Event Management

Communication Skills

Networking

Mentorship Coordination

Empathy

Record Keeping

Initiative

Teamwork

Cultural Competency

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Post-secondary Degree or Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Applications

SharePoint

OneDrive

Job description

Details

Status

Term Part Time Career Advisor – 17.5 hours/week – May 20, 2025, to March 31, 2026, with a possibility of extension, based on continued funding

Location

Hybrid; in-person at various locations in Metro Vancouver and some remote work

Posting Period

May 5, 2025 - May 23, 2025

Job Description

YWCA Metro Vancouver Engage Mentorship Hub is a mentorship program focused on sourcing and coordinating micro-mentorship activities for employment program participants, with a focus on supporting self-identifying newcomer women. The program will work to reduce barriers for participants to access employers and other professionals to enhance their networking and interview skills, learn about employment opportunities, and receive valuable industry guidance.

Working with YWCA employment programs, Volunteer Services, program participants and their established goals, the Career Advisor will ensure that a targeted number of participants receive connections to industry professionals for micro-mentorship activities, including but not limited to: informational interviews, mock interviews, work place visits and guest speaker sessions on a variety of career development and labour market topics.

The Career Advisor, reporting to the Program Manager, will demonstrate coordination and leadership skills, providing coordination and support to volunteers and program participants in the Mentorship Program.

What you’ll be doing:

Working with employment programs to support participant employment goals by providing access to micro-mentorship activities.

Working with YWCA Volunteer Services to connect volunteer mentors with mentees coming through our YWCA employment and community programs.

Connect participants with YWCA Metro Vancouver, program alumni, professional groups and employers for informational interviews, industry insights, networking and learning opportunities, workplace tours, and job opportunities

Update and maintain confidential documentation to connect program participants to available volunteers, employers and other industry professionals for individual or group mentorship activities

Plan and host /facilitate mentorship activity events such as meet & greets, mock interview practice sessions, workplace tours and other workshops and guest speakers

Assess and monitor participant involvement, facilitate goal setting and provide feedback on participant marketing tools such as resumes, and communication with mentors

Collaborate with YWCA Volunteer Services to implement recruitment and screening to prepare external stakeholders and participants for activities

Conduct outreach with companies and community organizations to secure mentorship opportunities

Track activities and progress of participants, maintain participant records, provide monthly reporting of overall program activities

Regularly communicate with the mentorship connections to provide support, to problem solve and to monitor for safety

Facilitate connections between mentors and mentees, including introductions and follow up, post micro-mentorship activities

Promote the program both internally and externally to engage mentors and YWCA employment programs

Stay informed about hiring trends and initiatives to support a diverse group of jobseekers, including newcomers, women, and others with barriers to stable employment

Work with program managers and staff teams; conduct focus groups to determine program, participant and volunteer needs to plan meaningful activities

Collect feedback, testimonials and administer YWCA satisfaction surveys from participants, employers and community groups

Other duties as required

What you’ll need:

Relevant post-secondary degree or diploma or a combination of relevant education and experience

Event management and hosting experience for both in person and virtual events

Experience writing participant notes and keeping accurate files and records

Demonstrated ability to take initiative and create and implement new activities

Demonstrated ability to work within a team as well as individually

Confidence in fostering strong working relationships with internal staff, various partners and stakeholders to ensure cooperation and effective information flow between programs/departments

Knowledge of issues and barriers faced by women and newcomers to Canada

Demonstrated ability to actively listen to participant inquiries, understand their needs, and provide appropriate guidance

Understanding of community resources and wrap-around supports available to program participants

Advanced computer skills (all Microsoft Applications), SharePoint, OneDrive

Ability to coordinate and deliver meetings on virtual video conferencing platforms

Must be empathetic, reliable, well-organized, detail-oriented, excellent follow-through skills

Self-starter: the ability to take initiative, and maintain effective and professional work habits (i.e. prioritize, plan and manage work; punctuality) to produce timely and effective results

Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Able to occasionally work after hours or weekends and commute between sites

A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

A second language is an asset

CCDP certification will be considered an asset

Experience with Razer’s Edge

What we offer:

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

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 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.

Pay Rate: 31.16 + 12% in lieu of time off and benefits

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 May 23, 2025 to:

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 [e-mail] .

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 xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (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.