Job Coach

Community Futures North Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Inclusive culture

Team events

Competitive wages

Wellness days

Vacation time

RRSP/TFSA matching

Benefits package

Job summary

Community Futures North Okanagan is seeking a Job Coach in Vernon to welcome and support clients at the Adult/Youth Resource Centre. The role involves engaging youth with barriers, facilitating groups, and marketing our EMPLOY program to employers.

Two positions exist with 37.5 or 33 hours per week; the team emphasizes inclusivity, equity, and ongoing professional development. Competitive wages and benefits accompany this opportunity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate in a related social science field and/or training or certification in employment or career counseling and/or equivalent years of experience in employment or career counseling
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract
• A reliable vehicle registered with business insurance

Responsibilities

• Create opportunities between clients and employers and welcome, orient, and support CFNO clients at Resource Centers
• Engage and guide youth with barriers in their job search; facilitate groups, sales strategies, marketing and promotions
• Develop relationships with employers and network with stakeholders to support our EMPLOY program and other services

Skills

Youth coaching

Diversity outreach

Sales & promotions

Facilitation

Active listening

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor’s degree or certificate in related field

Driver’s license & clean abstract

Reliable vehicle with business insurance

Job description

Community Futures - North Okanagan - Employment Opportunity

Position: Job Coach (2 positions available)

Location: Vernon

Department: Adult/Youth Resource Centre

Contract hours: Position 1 is 37.5 hours p/w, Position 2 is 33 hours p/w

Closing Date of Posting: August 29, 2026

Desired Start Date: September 15, 2026

Days/Hours of Work: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (40)

Reports to: Client Services Manager

North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering a comprehensive selection of business and employer services, employment assistance services, and economic development as determined and required by local and regional communities. CFNO is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring practices reflect the diversity of our community and as an employer, we are committed to employment equity in our work environment.

The Job Coach is responsible for assisting in the creation of opportunities between clients and employers. CF Resource Centers are the first point of contact for new and returning clients and the Job Coach is responsible for welcoming, orienting, and supporting these individuals.

The role of Job Coach requires competency in a wide variety of areas including engaging and guiding youth with barriers in their job search, facilitating groups, sales strategies, marketing and promotions and a general understanding of business and human resources. The Job Coach actively markets our programs, assessing the needs of job seekers and businesses, developing relationships with employers, and networking with key stakeholders.

The ability to work with and have passion around helping diverse populations, such as Youth, People with Disabilities, multi-barriered, Indigenous People, Immigrants, survivors of abuse and others, is of utmost importance. Conflict resolution skills and competence in de-escalating clients in distress are important requirements for this position. The role will deliver our EMPLOY Program and support other employment services and programs.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate in a related social science field and/or training or certification in employment or career counseling and/or equivalent years of experience in employment or career counseling
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract
• A reliable vehicle registered with business insurance

Experience

• Proven experience working with diverse client populations (i.e. youth, Indigenous People, people with disabilities, multi-barriered and rural residents)
• 1+ years of experience in facilitation, teaching, and/or coaching
• Strong sales and promotions background
• Previous involvement in basic human resource practices
• Applied knowledge of effective, client-centered counseling approaches (i.e. motivational interviewing and active listening techniques)

Benefits and Compensation:

• The biggest benefit is our people, so we invest in them through individualized Professional/Career Development plans
• A diverse and inclusive environment that includes an Inclusion Committee that brings initiatives to make sure we're meeting the mark
• Our Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles, and more, bringing a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace
• Competitive wages
• Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days, and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Yoga/Walking treks)
• Minimum 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned
• RRSP/TFSA matching program
• Comprehensive group benefits

Salary Range: $26.50 - $29.50 per hour pending experience

CFNO is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring with diversity, equity, and inclusion at the forefront. We, therefore, encourage applicants from all backgrounds, abilities, and life experiences to apply. If you require
information about our accessible workplace, including disability accommodation, please state your request in your application.

NOTE: Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).