Employment Consultant / Job Coach

Kootenay Employment Services Society; Invermere; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kootenay Employment Services Society is hiring an Employment Consultant / Job Coach to facilitate workshops and provide employment counseling in a supportive environment. This role involves building strong relationships with clients and local employers, promoting career advancement, and delivering services that make a meaningful difference in the community. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee perks, including wellness initiatives and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Fully paid employer health, dental, vision

Group RRSP option with employer contribution

Birthday off (paid) every year

Wellness Wednesdays for self-care activities

3 weeks vacation per year

Excellent staff culture

Opportunities for advancement and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in employment services or social service field.
• Valid BC driver's license and access to a vehicle.
• Experience working with diverse and highly barriered client groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide facilitation and employment counselling support to clients.
• Oversee participant recruitment and selection, assess needs, and set goals.
• Deliver workshops and create workshop materials as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong active listening skills

Conflict management skills

Coaching skills

Technological literacy

Education

Degree or diploma in relevant field

Job description

Requirements 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.

Duties 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

To Apply Please use the contact information as directed in the listing.
https://kes.applytojobs.ca/lead+programs+department/39337