Regular Full Timeuntil March 31st, 2028 (35 hours a week)

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Passionate about helping people work towards their goals and dreams? We are looking for someone with lived experience and career development expertise to join our mission-driven team, where their work will help amplify impact and drive change.

The Aspire Career Advisor provides individualized, trauma-informed and culturally responsive employment services to newcomer and refugee women facing multiple barriers to employment. Through one-on-one career advising, personalized employment action plans, and group workshops, the Career Advisor supports participants in identifying their strengths, building confidence, navigating the Canadian labour market, and pursuing meaningful employment opportunities.

The role involves facilitating employment readiness workshops, supporting job search activities, connecting participants with employers and community resources, and fostering professional networking and mentorship opportunities. Working collaboratively with program staff, employers, and settlement organizations, the Career Advisor helps participants overcome systemic and individual employment barriers while supporting their long-term career development and economic independence.

Whatyou'llbe doing:

Actively participate in participant recruitment, intake, eligibility screening, needs assessments, registration, and referrals to appropriate community services.

Provide individualized, trauma-informed career advising and employment counselling to newcomer and refugee women, recognizing their diverse experiences, strengths, and employment barriers.

Support participants in identifying realistic employment goals, developing individualized career action plans,



and monitoring progress toward employment outcomes.

Assist participants in navigating the Canadian labour market, understanding workplace expectations, exploring career pathways, and identifying transferable skills and qualifications.

Facilitate employment readiness and job search workshops, including resume and cover letter development, interview preparation, job search strategies, workplace communication, and professional networking.

Support participants in developing their professional brand, including LinkedIn profiles, online job search platforms, and other digital employment tools.

Provide individualized job search assistance, including reviewing applications, preparing for interviews, identifying employment opportunities, and following up on job search activities.

Engage with employers, professional networks, and community organizations to identify employment opportunities, promote inclusive hiring practices, and support participants' transition into the workforce.

Connect participants with mentorship opportunities, informational interviews, professional networks, and industry-specific resources to strengthen their employment prospects.

Collaborate with internal YWCA programs, settlement agencies, and community partners to coordinate appropriate referrals and address barriers related to language, childcare, digital literacy,



credential recognition, and other settlement needs.

Assist with curriculum development, workshop planning, and continuous improvement of program activities based on participant needs and feedback.

Facilitate workshops and participant activities in person and virtually, using appropriate technology and inclusive facilitation approaches.

Provide ongoing employment follow-up, encouragement, and practical support to participants throughout their career development journey.

Contribute to program outcomes and continuous improvement by collecting participant feedback, documenting success stories, and assisting the Program Manager with narrative reporting as needed.

Maintain accurate, complete, and timely participant records, including case notes, service activities, employment outcomes, and follow-up documentation, in accordance with program and funder requirements.

Maintain strict confidentiality and uphold organizational privacy and data security standards.

Participate in team meetings, case conferences, career development, and other program activities to support coordinated service delivery.

Other duties as required.

What you'll need:

- A post-secondary certificate, diploma, or degree in a relevant field, such as career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management.
- 1–2 years of demonstrated experience in career advising, employment counselling, career coaching, workshop facilitation, or employment program delivery.
- Strong understanding of the unique challenges faced by newcomer and refugee wome

📌 Career Advisor, Aspire (Canada)
🏢 YWCA BC
📍 Canada