Overview

Are you passionate about helping individuals achieve meaningful employment and long-term career success? Do you have a skill for building connections and delivering personalized coaching? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

About the Role

As a Job Search & Retention Specialist, you’ll play a vital role in empowering clients through tailored job search strategies and sustained employment support. Your work will directly impact lives by guiding individuals on their journey to meaningful and lasting employment.

Responsibilities

Job Search Support

- Develop and execute personalized Job Search Plans tailored to individual client goals.
- Coach clients one-on-one and lead workshops, group sessions, and innovative initiatives like Job Finding Clubs.
- Provide hands-on support, from job board navigation to direct employer engagement and job development.
- Leverage labour market insights to craft effective job search strategies.
- Partner with our team and community networks to enhance client outcomes and streamline the job search process.

Job Retention Support

- Design and implement Job Retention Plans to ensure clients maintain employment.
- Offer on-the-job coaching and employer support, addressing workplace challenges and fostering long-term success.
- Facilitate accommodations and customized workplace solutions to meet client needs.
- Build lasting relationships with clients and employers to achieve sustainable employment outcomes.

Qualifications

Education

Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Indigenous studies, career development, social work, human resources, or a related field. Relevant certifications (e.g., CCDP, RRP) are an asset.

Experience

- Minimum of 2 years in employment services, counseling, or a similar role, with proven experience working with Indigenous communities.

Skills:





- Demonstrated experience in the delivery of Life/Essential Skills Training.
- Strong knowledge of Indigenous culture and practices.
- Ability to develop creative and collaborative relationships with multi-barriered clients.
- Expertise in job search strategies, networking, and coaching.
- Effective communication skills (oral and written). Multilingual abilities are a plus.
- Proficiency in MS Office and database management.

Personal Qualities:

- Sensitivity to diverse cultural backgrounds and barriers.
- A proactive and compassionate approach to client support.
- Alignment with AKG Canada’s core values: integrity, excellence, growth, compassion, partnerships, and passion.

Angus Knight Group Canada proudly focuses on innovative solutions to help people find jobs. AKG Canada operates five catchments of WorkBC. This is a Provincial government program that provides services to support members of the public in finding a job and keeping it. We provide access to job search resources, employment planning, skills assessment, training, work experience placement and more. For more information about WorkBC, please visit https://www.workbc.ca/.

This is a wonderful, inclusive, team-based work environment, with an opportunity to collaborate with a talented team of people who are dedicated to helping and making a difference in people's lives.

Employment Level

Contract Full-time

Wage Range

$53,056.00 - $55,470.00

Work Conditions

On-site in an office environment

Eligibility Statement

Open to all those eligible to work in Canada.

Equity Statement

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience strengthens our team and drives innovation. We are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.

Job Type: Full time

Pay: $53,056.00-$55,470.00 per year

Benefits:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program

Work Location: In person

📌 Job Developer WorkBC - Contract Term (Nanaimo)
🏢 AKG Canada
📍 Nanaimo