What you’ll be doing: 

• Work one to one with clients of all genders/non-binary in a drop-in employment resource center to assist them with employment-related needs.  Work within the provincial WorkBC multi-agency employment model  

• Workshop development and facilitation, including providing online workshops 

• Providing in-person and online services 

• Maintain up-to-date information on labour market trends, job postings, employment issues, community resources, education planning, volunteer opportunities, and other relevant employment-related supports 

• Conduct orientation tours with clients to provide a preliminary needs determination 

• Maintaining accurate Client notes and records as per policy and QI guidelines  

• Be part of the community outreach team to coordinate and attend community events, meetings, materials distribution and support any events at WorkBC Vancouver South 

• Be familiar with and able to work with clients using the latest technology 

• Work as part of a team to deliver a comprehensive program designed to meet individual needs in person  

• Other duties as required  

What you’ll need: 

• Passion for working with clients around employment issues, including multi-barriered  

• Post-secondary education, a minimum of two years’ experience working in a related field, or a combination of education and/or experience 

• Experience working with multi-barriered clients will be considered an asset  

• Ability to work in a flexible environment and relate well with clients 

• Knowledge of programs & services in Metro Vancouver 

• Knowledge and experience providing employment counselling an asset  

• Understanding of the labour market in Metro Vancouver 

• Additional languages an asset 

• Strong team player with initiative  

• Must have excellent computer skills 

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

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 

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions 

• 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 

• 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. 

• Pay Rate: $31.16