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Career Opportunity –
- Self Employment Counsellor





September 22, 2024

Posted: November 1, 2021

Job Title

Self-Employment Business Counsellor –

- Contract Position

Job Summary

Online and in-person delivery of WorkBC Self-Employment (SE) Program for clients in the Greater Trail region and potentially Creston if interested. Duties include assessing client suitability for SE, delivering workshops, and coaching/mentoring clients through the process of developing and implementing their business plan. This is a flexible, part-time position (potentially full-time with Creston) – working 20 to 37.5 per week, depending on client volume.

During

Covid-19, SE client services are delivered primarily online, via video conference.

Key Responsibilities

- Deliver Self-Employment Program orientation and assessment workshops to potential clients that have been referred to the program by WorkBC;
- Review client’s self-assessment and determine whether they’re suitable to move forward to the Business Concept application. If approved for Business Concept provide guidance, support and feedback to applicants;
- Review Business Concept application and provide written recommendation to SE Committee;
- Have clients sign contracts prior to entering the Business Plan Development Stage and ensure they understand their contractual obligations;
- Provide individual support (one-on-one coaching) to clients in developing and implementing their business plans;
- Provide written Executive Summary with recommendation to SE Committee;
- Conduct mandatory monitors as per WorkBC contract;
- Maintain client records in WorkBC database;
- Liaise with WorkBC case managers;
- Provide Community Futures Greater Trail business coaching and outreach services as required (general public workshops, community business counselling)
- Assist in special projects as required.

Relationships Reports to: Executive Director –

- Community Futures Greater Trail

Works with: Community Futures Greater Trail and potentially Community Futures Central Kootenay (Nelson) team members

External Relationships: WorkBC contractors, Ministries related to WorkBC and local economic development organizations.

Qualifications

Business/Work Experience

- Minimum of three years proven direct business experience, with a broad knowledge of business management practices,



including standard business financial practices, regulations, bookkeeping, understanding of financial statements, business banking, knowledge of marketing and sales strategies, financing methods, business planning, etc.;
- Experience working with a variety of business models;
- Ownership or management experience in small business;
- Client management experience, including one-on-one counselling;
- Knowledge of basic business requirements for operating in the municipalities and regional district served;
- Working knowledge of basic business software – spreadsheets, email, Google docs, Zoom Video Conference;
- Understanding of market research and marketing principles. Understanding or proficiency with web and social media platforms for business use (Facebook, Instagram, Shopify, WordPress).

Education

- Post-secondary education in business management, administration or counselling is an asset.

Other

- Must have clean criminal record check for working with marginalized populations;
- Must have a valid driver’s license with appropriate insurance for vehicle
- Ability to work flexible hours and occasional travel.
- The successful candidate will have the option to work remotely from home or be based at the Community Futures Greater Trail office in Trail.

Apply Applications will be accepted until 12:00 Noon Monday, November 15th, 2021. Please, submit a cover letter & resume (electronic) to Erik Kalacis [email protected] and include ‘SE Counsellor Application’ in the subject line.

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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