Title: Employment Placement Specialist - WorkBC

Department: LEAT

Status: Regular Full Time

Pay Grid: Salary Range 2 ($47,120.00 to $61,845.00 per year)

Reporting to: LEAT Manager and Work BC Manager

Summary of Duties:

Reporting to the Manager of Lil’wat Employment and Training, & Program Coordinator WorkBC. The Employment Advisor assists unemployed, or underemployed individuals to obtain employment by performing duties such as supporting clients to identify realistic employment options, become job-ready, source prospective employers and provide coaching, and sustain employment once secured.

Key Deliverables and Expectations:

- Interviews clients and identifies interests, skills, suitability, and job readiness.
- Refers to other programs and services as required and provides information regarding available community resources.
- Develops realistic employment action plans with clients.
- Liaises with the program funder and other stakeholders regarding relevant client information.
- Assist clients to become job-ready by performing duties such as arranging for education, or self-employment.
- Prepare education funding applications for approval.
- Assists in applying to funding sources, researching funding alternatives, and organizing funding initiatives.
- In accordance with career goals, provide coaching in employment-related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume, preparation, and interview skills.
- Acquire job orders from employers.




- Facilitates job placement by performing duties such as explaining wage subsidy information and placement terms to clients and employers.
- Prepare wage subsidy applications.
- Completes and maintains accurate related records, documentation, and reports on client and job candidate progress.
- Attends weekly meetings with the Lil’wat Employment and Training team.
- Perform other related duties as requested.

Experience and Attributes:

- Completion of Grade 12 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- CDP Certification or the ability to gain certification.
- Knowledge of the local labour market trends and training/employment opportunities in BC.
- Ability to meet deadlines and manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality, Client-centered service.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in the English language.
- Ability to work independently and as an integral member of various teams.
- Strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and time management skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines prioritizes assignments, manage multiple tasks simultaneously and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Motivated self-starter and with robust interpersonal skills.
- Highly professional in all aspects of business, presentation, and interaction with all stakeholders, clients, and Members.
- Valid class 5 BC driver’s license and use of motor vehicle, clean driver’s abstract.
- Must be able to provide a clear Criminal Record Check, including the Vulnerable Sector.

📌 Employment Placement Specialist - WorkBC (Mount Currie)
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