Are youinterested in helping people find sustainable employment in a changing economy?Do you enjoy working as part of a caring, supportive, skilled, andmotivated team? Are you detail-oriented, computer savvy, and enjoyvariety in your work?If so, join us and be part of adynamic team committed to making a positive difference in ourcommunities!

We arecurrently seeking an in office Employment Advisor to join our Nelson WorkBCteam.

TheOpportunity
The EmploymentAdvisor plays an integral dual role within the WorkBC Centre. Trained toperform the full scope of Employment Resource Advisor and Employment Counsellorduties, the Employment Advisor will work in both the WorkBC Resource Room,providing job search support and advice, and one-on-one with clients.

Working with adiverse range of clients, including individuals facing complex barriers toemployment, the Employment Advisor delivers client-centred, culturallyappropriate, and inclusive services. This role combines front-line support,employment workshops, and labour market information with individualizedassessment, employment planning, progress monitoring, and case documentationand management. The Employment Advisor collaborates with team members,employers, and community partners to ensure seamless, high-quality servicedelivery of the WorkBC program. We use a wide range of practical andsupportive tools provided by the WorkBC program, plus our own KCDS expertise.

Providinga true gold standard of client service is our highest priority; we take greatcare in assessing individual needs, identifying appropriate opportunities andresources, monitoring progress, carefully documenting client files, and doingour utmost to help our clients find and maintain sustainable employment in achanging economy.

QualificationsRequired
Skills andAbilities:
Excellent communication skills: ability todevelop and maintain a respectful, collaborative, and productive relationshipwith clients including making conscious use of sensitive and respectfullanguage

Orienting clients to the WorkBC Centre and programsand Assessing clients for eligibility and services and referring tocommunity services where appropriate

Assisting clients with job search activitiesincluding resume and cover letter development, interview preparation,computer application support, and job start activities

Facilitating employment-focused workshops, one on oneand in small group settings





Ability to discuss and explore client personalitycharacteristics, learning styles, employment needs and career developmentneeds and implement appropriate interviewing techniques to best assist aclient towards their employment goals

Highly proficient with computers, equipment andtechnology used to support clients in their job search; MS Officeprograms, other word processing applications, online applications,web-based assessment tools, social media platforms, web-based research tools,and web-based learning platforms

Ability to provide service in a variety of formats,in person, online, over the phone

Strong conflict resolution skills

Proficiency supporting clients fromspecialized/vulnerable populations

Ability to work well independently and in a teamenvironment

Strong time management, ability to prioritize worktasks and organizational skills

Ability to accurately and objectively document clientinformation, enter data and track statistics

Operational andAdministrative duties including but not limited to

Ensuring seamless client service through clear andaccurate communications, scheduling, documentation, data entry and more

Maintaining WorkBC Centre computers/software, officeequipment, and hard copy resources to ensure smooth and timely operationsin a high-demand environment

Collecting and sharing current labour marketinformation with co-workers, clients, employers and community stakeholdersthrough various platforms

Other

Providing Outreach services as required

Act as point person for identified services,initiatives and projects as required

Promote KCDS and WorkBC within the community

Educationand Experience:

Bachelors degree or diploma in relevant field orequivalent combination of education and transferrable experience

3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Working one on one to supportclients

Coaching and mentoring clients

Working with individuals withcomplex barriers and broad range of cultural backgrounds

Building partnerships withemployers, community agencies and other stakeholders





Prior employment advising experience an asset

Additionalrequirements:

Must be eligible to work in Canada

Must consent to a Criminal Record Check as required

May be required to work some evenings and weekends

Wage:
$26.00 to start, eligible for benefits at 90 days

PositionType:
Permanent, full-time (35 hours/week).

We recommend toour clients that they include a cover letter as part of a job application tolet employers better understand their transferable skills and strengths; inparticular if they do not have any work experience or education that appliesdirectly to the position they are applying for. Because we are an organization that provides employment services and helps others with their jobsearch skills, your job application gives us our first glimpse into your skills when applying for jobs. We would appreciate it if you included a coverletter in your application.

AboutKCDS:
Kootenay CareerDevelopment Society provides employment and career development services inNelson, Castlegar, Trail, Salmo, Kaslo and Slocan. We deliver the WorkBCprogram and a full range of services in our areas as well as a range ofprograms and workshops that empower individuals, employers, and communitieseconomically and socially through career development, employment counseling,and human resource planning. KCDS is a dynamic, diverse, andchange-responsive centre of excellence.

KCDS iscommitted to diversity, inclusion and respect in the workplace and welcomesapplicants from all groups who may contribute to the diversity of KCDS. Formore information, please visit kcds.ca/about.

We know theconfidence gap and imposter syndrome can get in the way of meeting amazingcandidates like you, so please do not hesitate to apply, we would love to hearfrom you. We also know it is rare for someone to meet 100% of thequalifications. Please apply anyway!

We are workingfor a world where no one is powerless, and where creating change is a part ofeveryday life. We are just getting started and hope you'll join us!

We especiallyencourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences,abilities and perspectives to apply. We are actively working to increase thediversity of experience and perspectives on our team and are looking forsomeone who can help continue to lead that process.

KCDS is adesignated RCIP employer.

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📌 Employment Advisor - Nelson WorkBC Centre (British Columbia)
🏢 Kootenay Career Development Society
📍 British Columbia