Employment Type: Permanent

Company Description

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

About the role

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives.As an Employment Consultant, you’ll be responsible for assisting clients to find and maintain employment. This role ensures successful outcomes for the client while ensuring all contract deliverables are achieved. The process of Case Management involves developing a positive relationship with the client, encouraging, motivating, and supporting the client to achieve sustainable employment, and increase independence and self-sufficiency as appropriate for each client.

Key factors in Case Management include assisting clients with job placement opportunities, contacting employers, building confidence, self-motivation, building their skills, strengths, and abilities to achieve and maintain sustainable employment.

Who we're looking for

You love communication and using your customer service focus to assist clients to find employment. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll motivate and support clients through employment-specific training opportunities. With a professional but empathetic lens, you’ll manage multiple client cases with the end goal of helping clients achieve and maintain sustainable employment, increased independence and self-sufficiency.

As a member of our strong and caring team,



you will make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring WorkBC clients achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.

What you’ll do

Assess clients to determine eligibility and ability to look for work as part of a larger, individual action plan

Case management of approximately 80-100 assigned clients in the primary information system (ICM), including, documentation in client eligibility determination, recording client progress, and referrals to interventions and results

Meet WorkBC program goals and service utilization targets

Maintain strong partner relationships internally and externally

Work proactively to maintain Centre job board

Attend Job Fairs and other employer related networking opportunities

Host community and employer events

Research and identify employers and sector opportunities on behalf of clients

Qualifications

What you bring

Post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field

Experience coaching and mentoring clients, working with individuals with complex barriers and inclusion groups, and building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholders

Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources and government assistance programs

Knowledge of job search techniques,



career development tools and issues relating to unemployment

Strong digital literacy including social media and Microsoft Office Suite

Adherence to confidentiality and professional codes of conduct

Preferred Criteria

Experience with provincial government and other online tools such as ICM and online employment services For complete job requirements, see the full here .

Additional Information

What we offer

Competitive salary of $54,300per year

Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits

RRSP Matching program of 2.5% base earnings

Ongoing learning and development opportunities

Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork The opportunity to do work that makes a difference!

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter

WCG isstrengthened by diversity. We arecommitted to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work setting that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

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