Employment Consultant / Job Coach

Kootenay Employment Services; Invermere, Cranbrook, Fernie, Creston; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kootenay Employment Services seeks an Employment Consultant/Job Coach to support clients in achieving meaningful employment. This role involves facilitating workshops, personalizing guidance for job seekers, and advocating for inclusive hiring practices. Join a dedicated team committed to making a real difference in the community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully paid employer health, dental, vision

Group RRSP option with employer contribution

Your birthday off (paid) every year

Wellness Wednesdays – paid break for self-care

Starts at 3 weeks vacation per year

Excellent staff culture

Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience providing client support in employment services or a related field.
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee participant recruitment and assessment of employment needs.
• Deliver workshops to participants and community groups.
• Advocate for clients and educate employers on inclusive practices.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Organizational Skills

Technological Literacy

Conflict Management

Active Listening

Coaching Skills

Education

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Job description

Kootenay Employment Services (KES) is seeking an Employment Consultant / Job Coach to join our program team. This role involves providing facilitation and employment counselling support to clients both group and 1:1.

Position Purpose: The Employment Consultant/Job Coach plays a vital role within our Employment Programs team, dedicated to helping clients secure meaningful, long-term employment and supporting employers in fostering professional development opportunities. In this role, you will build strong, collaborative relationships with clients, providing encouragement, motivation, and personalized guidance throughout their employment journey. You will also lead both individual and group workshops for clients and employers, equipping participants with valuable skills, promoting career advancement, and driving measurable outcomes in workplace success

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:

• Oversee participant recruitment and selection, and meet with clients to assess their employment needs, set goals, and build an action plan
• Deliver workshops to participants, community, employers and if needed, groups
• Creation of workshop material as needed
• Advocacy of clients with barriers and education to employers on inclusive hiring practices
• Establish and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with a diverse network of local employers
• Management of record keeping and reporting
• Meet and exceed contractually obligated targets
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the smooth operation of the department

Requirements:

• Experience providing client support in employment services or a related social service field. 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
• Valid BC driver’s license and access to a vehicle
• A clean criminal record check for the vulnerable sector
• Self-motivated, confident, and able to work independently and make decisions
• Experience in facilitation will be highly regarded
• Experience working with diverse and highly barriered client groups
• Excellent conflict management skills and strong ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent communication skills – verbal, written and electronic
• Innovative and solution-oriented working style
• Strong active listening, motivational, and coaching skills
• Sensitivity to employer and job-seeker confidentiality and ability to adhere to privacy and security regulations and protocols
• 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

About us: KES is an equal opportunity employer looking for people with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities and contribute to our ongoing excellence. We especially encourage applications from members of the Indigenous community, racialized minorities, persons with disabilities or mental health diversity, and persons of various sexual orientations and gender identities.

Here 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.

Perks:

• Competitive salary. Starting wage: $28.00 - $30.60 per hour, based on experience
• 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

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter outlining your interest in the position and how you would contribute to the KES team.