Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Career Advisor will be responsible for providing support for self-identifying women in YWCA Metro Vancouver’s Changing Gears Program. Changing Gears is a free Class 1 Truck Driving & Employment Program for eligible self-identifying women funded by the Government of Canada and Province of BC. This group-based Project Based Labor Market training (PBLMT) project provides an opportunity for women to improve their employability skills, secure a Melt Approved Class 1 Driver’s license and participate in work experience while receiving ongoing support from Changing Gears staff . 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Facilitate engaging employability and job search workshops using hybrid technology, in person and virtually 

• Provide ongoing program and on-site training support and coaching to participants 

• Conduct regular scheduled check ins of participants 

• Maintain and submit timely, accurate monthly participant attendance reports to WorkBC case managers 

• Assist clients with resumes, cover letters, interview preparation 

• Maintain timely, accurate participant action plan records and uphold strict confidentiality 

• Attend scheduled meetings with program staff to discuss program updates & participant needs 

• Other duties as required including administrative tasks 

What you’ll need: 

• Passion for working with self-identifying women entering a male dominated industry 

• Ideally 2 – 5 years combined experience in facilitation, career counselling and/or job coach; , or a combination of related education and related work experience; CCDP Certification is considered an asset 

• Ability to work in a team environment 

• Comfortable with all Microsoft applications including Outlook 

• Flexibility to work on and off-site when required 

• Self-starter: ability to take initiative, maintain effective and professional work habits (e.g., prioritize, plan and manage work; punctuality) to produce timely and effective results 

• Strong professional written and verbal communication skills 

• Excellent computer skills; proficient in SharePoint, MS Teams, Zoom, MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint 

• Must be willing to travel in the Lower Mainland region to meet with participants during the driving component of the program including ICBC road tests 

• Access to a vehicle is an asset  

• Must be able to work at the physical office location to deliver in-person participant services 

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.  

• The YWCA Metro Vancouver’s COVID-19 vaccination policy is currently suspended and as a result, vaccination from COVID-19 is not required at this time. However, should circumstances change and the YWCA deem it necessary to reintroduce such policy, you may be required to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing your duties. 

What we offer:  

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions 

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members 

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres 

• Pay Rate: $30.55 plus 12% in lieu of time off and benefits  

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.