Career Coach - Youth

Douglas College; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible

Excellent health and dental benefits

Defined-benefit pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Access to fitness centres and classes

Job summary

Douglas College is seeking a Career Coach (Youth) for the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre. You will work with youth seeking employment, support daily center operations, and provide tailored career guidance to help clients overcome barriers.

The role emphasizes data entry, progress documentation, and collaboration with teams, while offering a hybrid work setup and strong benefits. Must be able to travel within the catchment and work flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education, training, or career consulting.
• Experience with employment counseling and youth programs.
• Familiarity with MS Office, databases, and internet research.
• Willingness to travel within the catchment and to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct needs assessments to identify strengths and barriers.
• Determine eligibility for financial supports and services.
• Tailor services to individual client needs.
• Assist clients with individualized action plans and progress tracking using the Ministry approved database.
• Provide coaching toward employment or further education and monitor progress.
• Refer clients to community supports as needed.
• Represent the Centre in career fairs and community events.
• Maintain accurate records and report on performance targets.

Skills

Career counseling

Youth engagement

MS Office

Database entry

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location See Additional Information Salary Range

$31.53 to $34.13 per hour. Placement is based on education and experience.

The Opportunity

THE ROLE :

As a member of the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre team, the Career Coach (Youth) plays a dynamic role working with youth who are looking for employment and supporting the daily operations of the Centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Individual Support:

• Conduct needs assessment to identify strengths and employment barriers;
• Determine eligibility for financial supports and services;
• Tailor services to individual client needs;
• Assist Clients with the development of individualized action plans that clearly outline the Client's goals, service needs, and steps to achieve their desired employment;
• Provide ongoing Client support including documenting Client's progress and outcomes using the Ministry approved database;
• Assess and refer for specialized assessments when needed; including medical assessment reports Psychological and Vocational, Learning Disability, Neuropsychological, and Functional Capacity;
• Provide coaching and support toward employment or further education;
• Maintain regular contact to monitor progress and provide motivation;
• Refer clients to community supports as needed.

Community Outreach

• Provide outreach for case managed services as needed.
• Participate in committees with the mandate of supporting Youth.
• Represent the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre through participation in community events, such as career fairs, community days, and other special events;

Administration:

• Track client progress and maintain accurate records in ICM ;
• Manage distribution and tracking of financial supports;
• Complete and submit required reports;
• Monitor performance targets and review with the Centre Manager.

Team Collaboration:

• Participate in team meetings and case conferencing;
• Foster a respectful, collaborative work environment;
• Provide coverage in the Employment Resource Area and for colleagues as needed.

WHO WE ARE

Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.

Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Transit-accessible campuses
• Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
• Competitive salaries
• Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
• Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
• Professional Development opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

WHAT IT TAKES

• A bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience;
• Experience with employment counseling and programs;
• Experience working with Youth;
• Demonstrated ability to use computer software applications including MS Office, Database entry and ability to research information using the Internet;
• Creative and passionate about working with clients to secure sustainable employment;
• Knowledge of career assessment, problem solving and decision-making strategies;
• Knowledge of local labour market and trends;
• Knowledge of WorkBC and its mandate;
• Willingness to travel within the catchment;
• Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable population check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.
• Career Development Practitioner Certificate considered an asset.

Additional Information

This is a temporary contract position (40 hours per week) to March 31, 2027. Shifts are typically Mondays-Fridays from 8:30am-5:00pm. However, must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends. This position is based at the Cloverdale WorkBC Centre and travel within the community may be required.

Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.