Job Search Advisor

Community Futures North Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional/Career Development plans

Inclusive environment with Inclusion\u

Job summary

Community Futures North Okanagan in Vernon is seeking a dedicated Job Search Advisor to welcome clients and guide them through the employment journey. You will support diverse populations with job search steps, connect to community resources, and provide intake, facilitation, and ongoing client engagement.

Ideal candidates bring Grade 12, relevant post-secondary education, and strong Microsoft Office skills, plus a passion for non-profit service and helping others grow their careers within a

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent.
• Office administration certification or equivalent.
• Post-secondary certificate/degree in Human Service Work, Social Work, or Sociology.
• Any additional professional development or specialized training.
• Relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients into Community Futures and help them take the next steps in their employment journey.
• Support diverse client populations and connect them with community resources.
• Provide job search advising, intake, facilitation, community engagement, client experience and sustainment.

Skills

Customer service

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Problem solving

People skills

Not-for-profit experience

Education

Grade 12

Office administration certification

Post-secondary cert/degree in Human Service Work, Social Work, or Sociology

Professional development

Relevant work experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Job Search Advisor

Location: Vernon Office

Department: Client Services – Resource Centre

Closing Date of Posting: August 29, 2026

Start Date: September 7, 2026

Days/Hours of Work: Mon 9am to 5:30 pm, Tues – Thurs 8:30am to 5pm, Fri 8am to 4:30pm

Reports to: Client Services Manager

Company:
Located in the beautiful Okanagan valley, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering targeted support to entrepreneurs, local businesses and job seekers.Surrounded by three lakes, our staff balance work with an active lifestyle that the Okanagan offers. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation and collaboration, where we constantly strive to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset and can see yourselfthriving in this role, you are a great fit for our team. Check us out https://www.futuresbc.com/

What you will do:

Step into a role that makes a real impact on individuals in our community. Job Search Advisors (JSAs) are the first to welcome clients into Community Futures and help them take the next steps in their employment journey. Every day offers a new way to assist others. Bring your energy, motivation, problem-solving skills, and people-first approach to help our clients learn what’s possible.

You’ll support diverse client populations, assist them with job search steps, and connect them with community resources they can use. Our JSAs have several responsibilities, including job search advising, intake, facilitation, community engagement, client experience, and sustainment. If you seek a role that’s meaningful, you enjoy helping others, and want to grow in the Career Practitioner sector, becoming a Job Search Advisor is an opportunity to make a difference.

What you bring to the team:

Education and Certification

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent
• Office administration certification or equivalent
• A post‑secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. Human Service Work, Social Work, or Sociology)
• Any additional professional development or specialized training
• Relevant work experience

Skills and Abilities

• Previous work with not-for-profit and government contracts an asset
• Sales/Customer service experience working with the general public, business community including serving diverse client populations (e.g. Youth, People with Disabilities, multi-barriered clients, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically word, teams, excel and PowerPoint)
• Capable of taking someone’s interests, experience and preferences, alongside your knowledge, and developing practical suggestions

• Proactive, with strong organizational skills and attention for detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (specifically word, teams, excel and PowerPoint)

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: $23.00-$25.00/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).