Job Search Advisor

Community Futures North Okanagan; Vernon; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based not-for-profit organization in Vernon is seeking a Job Search Advisor to welcome clients and guide them in their employment journey. This role involves assisting individuals with job search steps and connecting them with essential resources. Candidates should have at least a Grade 12 education and a passion for helping diverse populations. The organization offers competitive wages and various employee benefits including professional development, wellness programs, and an inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Individualized Professional/Career Development plans

Diverse and inclusive environment

Competitive wages

Paid Sick, Wellness, and Volunteer Days

RRSP/TFSA matching program

Comprehensive group benefits

Qualifications

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent is essential.
• Office administration certification or relevant post-secondary qualification is a bonus.
• Experience with diverse client populations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Welcome clients and assist them with their job search.
• Engage with community resources to provide support.
• Facilitate job search advising and client experience.

Skills

Previous work with not-for-profit and government contracts

Sales/Customer service experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Strong organizational skills

Education

Grade 12 completion or equivalent

Office administration certification

Post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in Human Services, Social Work, or Sociology

Job description

Position: Job Search Advisor

Location: Vernon Office

Department: Client Services – Resource Centre

Closing Date of Posting: January 12, 2026

Start Date: January 19, 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 yourself thriving 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

The Essentials:

• Grade 12 completion or equivalent

Bonus Assets (Nice to Have)

• 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

What we provide

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

Application Process

Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references through the ‘Apply for this Job’ button. All resumes are reviewed, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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.

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