Employment Consultant

Kootenay Employment Services; Invermere; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment services organization is seeking an Employment Consultant to assist clients in finding sustainable employment. You will develop relationships with clients, offer personalized job search support, and work collaboratively with community partners. This position offers a competitive salary and a supportive work environment emphasizing personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully paid employer health, dental, vision

Group RRSP option with employer contribution

Birthday off (paid) every year

Wellness Wednesdays

Starts at 3 weeks vacation per year

Excellent staff culture

Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience providing client support in employment services required.
• Familiarity with local job market trends and community resources is an asset.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy.

Responsibilities

• Meet with clients to assess their employment needs and set goals.
• Provide individualized job search support including resume building.
• Document client interactions and service delivery in a database.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Technological Literacy

Networking

Education

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose: The Employment Consultant is an integral part of our employment services team that works to assist our clients in finding sustainable employment. Your main goal is to develop positive relationships with your clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting them in their journey. You will teach your clients skills to increase their independence and self-sufficiency in their job search. You will oversee the clients’ journey through services, and ensure all required documentation is recorded.

About you:

• You want to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working one on one with clients.
• You have strong critical thinking skills.
• You are level headed and adaptable.
• You are organized and detail oriented.
• You have strong technological literacy and are familiar with the administrative work necessary in client support roles.
• You believe that access to meaningful employment can be life changing.

Key responsibilities:

• Meet with clients one on one to assess their employment needs, set goals, and build an action plan.
• Provide individualized job search support including resume building, navigating job search engines, interview preparation, employer contacts, and job matching.
• Documentation of your client interactions and service delivery in a case management database.
• Work with local Community Partners to connect clients with supports beyond WorkBC.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the centre.

Requirements:

• Experience providing client support in employment services or a related social service field required. Degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g., career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management) will be viewed as an asset.
• Familiarity with local job market trends, community resources, and government programs as well as basic job search strategies is an asset, however on the job training is also provided.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
• Strong networking skills.
• Comfortable using computers, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

About us: At Kootenay Employment Services, we are dedicated to helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities. Our team is committed to providing top-notch services and support to job seekers in our community. Kootenay Employment Services has strong values that we strive to action in our everyday work including: wellness, DEI, integrity, personal and professional growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to our communities. We are also big believers that work should be an enjoyable, welcoming place to be, and we like to have fun!Staff lunches, informal gatherings, and friendly conversations are day to day practices.You can learn more about us here: https://kes.bc.ca/. KES delivers a range of employment programs. This role will deliver services through the WorkBC program. You can learn more about our WorkBC services here: https://app.workbccentre-invermere.ca/.

Perks:

• Competitive salary.
• Fully paid employer health, dental, vision.
• Group RRSP option with employer contribution.
• Your birthday off (paid) every year!
• Wellness Wednesdays – paid break to use for your choice of self-care activities.
• Starts at 3 weeks vacation per year.
• Excellent staff culture – we are a group of people who truly care about their work.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives – we are driven by our desire to help.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development.

Operational Hours:

Monday to Wednesday & Friday 8:00am – 4:00pmand Thursday 9:30am – 5:30pm. Closed all statutory holidays.

Applications: Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter.If you require any support or accommodations in your application process, please contact KES.Full job description available on request.