What you’ll be doing: 

• Work one to one with clients in a drop-in employment resource center to assist them with employment-related needs 

• Assess for eligibility for WorkBC services and assist clients with the WorkBC Online Employment Services application  

• Develop and facilitate workshops, both in-person and online  

• 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 

• Maintain accurate notes and records as per WorkBC policy  

• Coordinate and attend hiring fairs and other community events 

• Other duties as required 

What you’ll need: 

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

• Passion for working with clients to achieve their employment goals, including supporting people with multiple barriers 

• Excellent computer and administrative skills  

• Current knowledge of the local labour market as well as community resources in Metro Vancouver 

• Knowledge and experience providing employment counselling an asset  

• Additional languages an asset  

• 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:  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 

• Pay Rate: $30.55 

• 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