Career Development & Employment Specialist

Immigrant Services Society of BC; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Extended health benefits

Dental benefits

RRSP contribution

EFAP

Job summary

ISSofBC is seeking an Employment Specialist to support WorkBC Kamloops clients in achieving labour market attachment through readiness assessments, option exploration, and action planning. The role works in a multi-agency team within the WorkBC Kamloops Catchment to connect job seekers with employment and training opportunities and holistic support.

Reporting to the WorkBC Senior Manager, you will guide clients toward sustainable employment, manage caseloads, and ensure accurate documentation

Qualifications

• Requires post-secondary degree or diploma in employment counselling, career development, social work, counselling, vocational rehabilitation, disability studies, community support work or human services with 3+ years related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written and spoken English at all levels of the organization.
• Fluency in any additional languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to work with clients from diverse backgrounds with courtesy.
• Knowledge of career development and labour market needs/trends.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload.
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications.
• Criminal Record Check (vulnerable sector) required and renewed every five years.

Responsibilities

• Assist eligible job seekers to become job ready and develop realistic action plans.
• Advise clients and employers on wage subsidy information and placement terms; follow up on placements.
• Build relationships with local employers to match clients to opportunities and provide post-hire support.
• Document client progress and relevant records and reports.
• Evaluate individuals’ background, skills, and interests to match with opportunities or training.
• Administer Client Needs Assessments to support action plans.
• Monitor and support Return-to-Work Action Plans.
• Assist clients to access WorkBC funding (training, wage subsidies, self-employment, etc.).
• Support clients in completing Skills Training packages to connect with education/training.
• Follow WorkBC policy and stay current with updates.
• Maintain data entry accuracy with the Quality Assurance team.
• Ensure compliance for government audits.

Skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Deadline management

Problem solving

Cultural sensitivity

Language skills

Education

Post-secondary degree/diploma in employment counselling or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

ISSofBC is seeking an Employment Specialist to support WorkBC Kamloops clients in achieving labour market attachment through readiness assessments, option exploration, and action planning. The role works in a multi-agency team within the WorkBC Kamloops Catchment to connect job seekers with employment and training opportunities and holistic support.

Reporting to the WorkBC Senior Manager, you will guide clients toward sustainable employment, manage caseloads, and ensure accurate documentation