Position: Job Coach (2 Positions Available)

Location: Vernon

Department: Adult/Youth Resource Centre

Contract hours: Position 1 - 37.5 hours p/w Position 2 - 33 hours p/w

Closing Date of Posting: October 12, 2026

Desired Start Date: ASAP

Days/Hours of Work: Mon - Fri, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Reports to: Client Services Manager

Company:

North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering a comprehensive selection of business and employer services, employment assistance services, and economic development as determined and required by local and regional communities. CNFO is an equal opportunity employer. Our hiring practices reflect the diversity of our community and as an employer, we are committed to employment equity in our work environment.

Job Summary:

The Job Coach is responsible for assisting in the creation of opportunities between clients and employers.

Role:

The role of Job Coach requires competency in a wide variety of areas including engaging and guiding youth with barriers in their job search, facilitating groups, sales strategies, marketing and promotions and a general understanding of business and human resources. The Job Coach actively markets our programs, assessing the needs of job seekers and businesses, developing relationships with employers, and networking with key stakeholders.

The ability to work with and have passion around helping diverse populations, such as Youth, People with Disabilities, multi-barriered, Indigenous People, Immigrants, survivors of abuse and others, is of utmost importance. Conflict resolution skills and competence in de-escalating clients in distress are key requirements for this position. The role will deliver our EMPLOY Program and support other employment services and programs. To read more about the employ program,



please visit the program page on our website HERE.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree, diploma, or certificate in a related social science field and/or training or certification in employment or career counseling and/or equivalent years of experience in employment or career counseling


• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License & Clean Driver’s Abstract


• A reliable vehicle registered with business insurance

Experience

• Proven experience working with diverse client populations (i.e. youth, Indigenous People, people with disabilities, multi-barriered and rural residents)


• 1+ years of experience in facilitation, teaching, and/or coaching


• Strong sales and promotions background


• Previous involvement in basic human resource practices


• Applied knowledge of effective, client-centered counseling approaches (i.e. motivational interviewing and active listening techniques)

Advantages and Compensation:

• The biggest benefit is our people, so we invest in them through individualized Professional/Career Development plans


• A diverse and inclusive workplace that includes an Inclusion Committee that brings initiatives to make sure were meeting the mark


• Our Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles, and more, bringing a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace


• Competitive wages


• Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days, and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Yoga/Walking treks)


• Minimum 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned


• RRSP/TFSA matching program


• Comprehensive group benefits

Starting Salary Range: $26.50 - $29.50 per hour pending experience

NOTE:

Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).