employment counsellor

Developmental Disabilities Association; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused agency in Vancouver seeks an Employment Counsellor to provide support for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Responsibilities include assisting clients with job readiness skills, conducting assessments, and liaising with community organizations. Ideal candidates will possess a college diploma and relevant experience. This permanent, full-time position offers flexible hours and various health and financial benefits.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Life insurance

Pension plan

Learning/training paid by employer

Qualifications

• Valid driver's license and own vehicle required.
• 1 year to less than 2 years of experience in employment counseling.

Responsibilities

• Identify employment barriers and assist clients with job readiness skills.
• Perform administrative tasks.
• Administer tests to determine client interests and abilities.
• Consult with community groups and agencies.

Skills

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Interpersonal awareness

Team player

Values and ethics

Initiative

Organized

Education

College diploma (1 to 2 years)

Tools

MS Excel

MS Outlook

MS PowerPoint

MS Windows

MS Word

Job description

Job details

employment counsellor

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Employer details Developmental Disabilities Association

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Overview

Location: Vancouver, BC V6K 4L9

Work location: On site

Salary: $33.54 HOURLY, 37.5 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Flexible hours

Start date: 2025-10-14

Benefits: Health benefits, Financial benefits, Other benefits

Vacancies: 1 vacancy

Source: Job Bank #3412937

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

1 year to less than 2 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Community-based agency
• Employment agency services
• Persons with an intellectual disability

Responsibilities and tasks

• Identify barriers to employment and assist clients with such matters as job readiness skills, job search strategies, writing résumés and preparing for job interviews
• Perform administrative tasks
• Administer and interpret tests designed to determine the interests, aptitudes and abilities of clients
• Provide consulting services to community groups and agencies, businesses, industry and other organizations involved in providing community-based career planning support or resources

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Outlook
• MS PowerPoint
• MS Windows
• MS Word

Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Own vehicle
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail

Personal suitability

• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Interpersonal awareness
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Initiative
• Organized

Benefits

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• As per collective agreement
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Learning/training paid by employer

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a Canadian citizen
• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2025-10-29

Important notice: This job posting was posted directly by the employer on Job Bank. The Government of Canada has taken steps to make sure it is accurate and reliable but cannot guarantee its authenticity.

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