Location – ACCESS Employment Services 110-1607-E. Hastings St., Vancouver

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Employment Services, the Full Time Employment Advisor supports urban Indigenous people based on a “client centered approach” by providing career planning, employment advising and funding application assistance, supporting clients through the necessary steps from unemployment or under-employment to a long-term and continuing attachment to the labour force.

Key Responsibilities  

• Coach and assist clients to attain career goals through training and employment opportunities
• Collaborate with community partners to provide employment services and opportunities to our clients through career services
• Build and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders, funders, and community organizations to support comprehensive client services
• Design and deliver career exploration and life skills workshops
• Meet with clients and identify interests, skills, suitability, and job readiness. Provide information regarding available resources, refer to other programs and services as required and monitor progress in those programs
• Coach clients on career possibilities, setting career goals and providing information and referrals to help clients attain their career goals
• Assist clients to become job ready by performing duties such as arranging for training in accordance with employment goals and providing coaching in employment related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume preparation and interview skills
• Evaluate clients’ eligibility for programs and services
• Determine clients’ eligibility for financial assistance and/or support client in obtaining other funding sources if required
• Conduct effective follow-up with active clients to ascertain the status of their employability
• Promote the services of ACCESS to the community and represent the organization as appropriate
• Evaluate available work experience, placements, and jobs, match clients in accordance with client work profiles and abilities, and market clients to employers to secure work experience placements and employment
• Maintain client records and progress reports and complete accurate data entry in all required database systems
• Coordinate services and outreach between ACCESS and community partners to ensure clients obtain the necessary skills for employment and/or job placement

Skills & Abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities paired with excellent listening and problem‑solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to work collaboratively
• Team‑oriented and aligned with organizational core values
• Demonstrates adaptability to shifting priorities and excels at effective priority setting
• Experienced with MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and the ability to learn and embrace new systems
• Proficiency with ARMS, ICM and other database/case management software is considered an asset
• Ability to pass a vulnerable criminal background check

Qualifications & Experience

• Career Development Practitioner Diploma or a combination of education, training and experience
• 2–3 years of professional experience as an Employment Advisor, working effectively with a diverse client population
• Experience working with Indigenous peoples and communities is considered an asset, along with a demonstrated ability to build respectful, culturally informed relationships
• Valid BC driver’s license is considered an asset

Benefits

• Extended health and dental, life insurance, EFAP (employee and family assistance plan), generous pension matching, professional development and more

Annual Salary $63,375.00 Based on a 37.5 hour work week