At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., you will be able to grow and develop alongside a diverse team of professionals and enjoy great benefits and perks. Experience what it is like to join a purpose-driven organization and make meaningful contributions to our community. Explore our amazing new opportunities.
Division: Career and Youth Services (CYS)
Program: Active Generation for Employment (AGE)
Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week)
Number of Positions:1
Contract Duration: August 24, 2026 - March 31, 2027
Compensation:$28.18 - $29.87 per hour
Aboutthe Position: The Employment Specialist provides a full range of employment services to job seekers, including needs assessment, case management, workshop facilitation, individual job search coaching and support, training intervention arrangements, and making employer connections.
Reports to: Program Director and designated Program Managers
Key Duties and Responsibilities: Performs active client intakes
Conducts formal needs assessments through structured interview processes to identify and prioritize issues/barriers that are preventing clients from achieving employment
Develops personalized plans that addresses clients' needs and makes use of services available within and outside the program
Makes referrals and arrangements for the client to complete short term certificate trainings, community resources, and training vendors as needed
Develops workshop curriculum
Facilitates cohort trainings and workshops
Connects and builds relationships with employers to offer employment and/or practicum opportunities with/without wage subsidies for program graduates
Monitors client progress by reviewing activities and learning outcomes
Reviews, revises, and updates action plans to enhance self-sufficiency and sustainable labour market attachment
Ensures clients achieve employment (or pursue education opportunities) in a timely manner




Determines client needs and eligibility and administers program financial supports where appropriate
Completes documentation and prepares client files
Ensures client activities fall within the scope of the budget parameters
Ensures Progress Markers (PM) targets for the program are met on an individual basis every month
Captures client data to evidence qualitative and quantitative outcomes
Writes client progress notes, follow-up reports, and success stories
Participates in program promotional and marketing activities
Other related duties as assigned by the Program Coordinator
Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
CCDP credential is an asset
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training an asset
Mental Health First Aid training is an asset
Experience in working with diverse clients facing barriers
Experience in employment counselling and work placement
Experience in funded employment programs is an asset
Experience conducting needs assessments and developing action plans
Experience in managing client data and documenting the counselling process
Experience in curriculum development and workshop facilitation

Experience in exploring and working with employers from diverse sectors
Knowledge of career counselling, cross-cultural counselling, and job development
Knowledge of local labour market trends and information in British Columbia

Job Skills and Abilities: Excellent written and oral communication skills
Second language knowledge is an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills




Ability to establish and maintain counselling relationship with clients
Ability to communicate effectively with service providers, stakeholders and employers
Ability to proactively establish and build relationships with existing and prospective partners
Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
Excellent workshop facilitation skills
Excellent documentation and report-writing skills
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Excellent technical skills in MS Office and web-based research tools
Excellent attention to detail
Additional Information: Criminal Record Check required
Ability to work at multiple outreach locations when required
About S.U.C.C.E.S.S.: S.U.C.C.E.S.S. is a multicultural social services agency and registered charity located on the unceded Coast Salish lands of the xʷməθkʷəym (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, S.U.C.C.E.S.S. has been helping Canadians and newcomers to achieve their full potential on their Canadian journey since 1973. We are one of the largest social service agencies in Canada, with offices in BC, Ontario and internationally/abroad. We offer programs and services in the areas of immigration, newcomer settlement, English-language training, employment and entrepreneurship, family, youth and seniors programming, health education, community development, affordable housing and seniors' care.
At S.U.C.C.E.S.S., we take care of our communities and our people!
S.U.C.C.ES.S. is an equal chance employer. We are dedicated to building an inclusive environment that embraces diversity of thought, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to the equitable treatment of all individuals and will continue to embed diversity and inclusion principles within our policies, procedures, services, and activities.

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📌 13598 - Employment Specialist (British Columbia)
🏢 ASPECT BC - Association of Service Providers for Employability and Career Training
📍 British Columbia