Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Career Advisor will be responsible for providing workshop facilitation, individual career coaching and job search support for self-identifying women in YWCA Metro Vancouver’s FOCUS@Work Program. FOCUS@Work is a free, highly participatory employment program that helps women to assess their skills and strengths, set career goals, build connections and develop job search skills to find meaningful, sustainable employment. Each year the program works with 100+ women and alumni, providing guidance, support and encouragement.  

What you’ll be doing: 

• Provide individual and group based job search support and career coaching for clients, supporting them in identifying and achieving their employment goals  

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

• Assist clients with developing customized resumes and their professional brand (e.g., LinkedIn, online portfolios) 

• Maintain timely, accurate client records and uphold strict confidentiality 

• Maintain current knowledge of labour market trends and effective job search strategies 

• Engage with program alumni through email, phone, Zoom meetings, Slack and LinkedIn  

• Report relevant results to Program Manager: client employment, training or volunteering outcomes, connections made, mentorship matches, and new community partnerships  

• Contribute to team administrative functions including report writing and outreach communication  

• Stay informed about hiring trends and initiatives to support newcomer self identifying women jobseekers 

• Contribute to weekly staff meetings and program development  

• Conduct information sessions and client intake to determine eligibility 

• Conduct outreach sessions to WorkBC staff, outside organizations and public as required 

• Special project contribution and other duties, as assigned 

What you’ll need: 

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

• Strong background in career coaching and delivering employment programming for racialized newcomer women 

• A degree/diploma in any of the following disciplines: Career Development, Psychology, Sociology, Business, Human Resources, Marketing, Communications or a combination of related education and related work experience 

• Skilled facilitator with demonstrated ability to engage newcomer self-identifying women in small and medium-sized groups in virtual and/or in-person settings 

• Effective relationship builder with track record of establishing strong working relationships; natural connector and networker 

• 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, Forms, Eventbrite, social media platforms, Learning Management Systems  

• Must be willing to travel in the Metro Vancouver region to meet with potential employers and conduct outreach  

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

Bonus qualities (but not required) 

• CCDP certification is considered an asset 

• A second language will be considered an asset 

• Previous experience working with newcomer self-identifying women an asset 

What we offer:  We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total compensation package: 

• Extended medical and dental benefits  

• A defined benefit pension plan 

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

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

• Pay Rate: $31.16 per hour  

• 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.