CAREER CATALYST, NEWCOMERS & REFUGEES

Construction Foundation of British Columbia; Kamloops; Hybrid; CAD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

An established charity dedicated to building the next generation of skilled workers is seeking a passionate Career Catalyst. This role focuses on supporting Newcomers in achieving their training and employment goals while fostering community connections. You will work closely with a team to create impactful mentorship programs and build partnerships with various organizations. This position offers the flexibility of hybrid work options and a supportive environment that values collaboration and community engagement. If you are self-motivated and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Work from home/hybrid options

Healthcare plan after probation

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting individuals in achieving training and employment goals.
• Ability to create and implement assessment tools related to skills and employability.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals in achieving training and employment goals.
• Build and maintain partnerships with organizations serving Newcomers.

Skills

Mentorship

Community Engagement

Collaboration

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Certification in Career Development

Tools

Assessment Tools

Job description

The Career Catalyst, Newcomers & Refugees is a key position at the Construction Foundation. The successful candidate will be responsible for building and supporting a community of Newcomers in the Kamloops region.

The mission of this role is to help develop community and employment connections for Newcomers through credential recognition, skills inventories, community event support, and connection to our referral network of partners.

WHO WE ARE

The Construction Foundation’s mandate is to build the next generation of skilled workers. Our network spans across British Columbia, engaging thousands as they explore and plan their future.

Established in 2012, the Construction Foundation is a registered Canadian charity. We foster community engagement through charitable initiatives and industry-focused education and research that benefit all British Columbians.

Our first fundraising campaign, Project Shop Class, aimed to assist BC’s secondary schools with new shop class equipment. Over six years, we raised and distributed over $3 million to support shop class programs in schools.

WHO YOU ARE

You seek meaningful work with impactful outcomes. As a Career Catalyst, you will support individuals pursuing training and employment in skilled trades, community integration, and access to services and employers committed to helping them settle into their new country. You are self-motivated, collaborative, hands-on, and capable of managing both big-picture strategies and detailed tasks.

In this role, you will work with a team of four catalysts, focusing on outreach within the newcomer communities on Vancouver Island and in the Lower Mainland.

The position is based in Victoria, BC or Kamloops, BC.

JOB TASKS

• Support individuals in achieving training and employment goals in collaboration with project teams.
• Provide personalized mentorship and coaching to participants.
• Create and implement assessment tools related to life skills, trades skills, and employability.
• Build and maintain partnerships with organizations such as Settlement Serving Agencies, employment service providers, training providers, and other community organizations serving Newcomers to Canada.
• Perform additional duties as required for project success.

COMPENSATION

Includes:

• Work from home/hybrid options
• Healthcare plan after probation
• Salary range of $58,000 - $62,000