Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Business Advisor – Self-Employment
Posting Number 02126SA
Location Coquitlam Campus
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range $29.71-$33.63 per hour. Salary is based on education and
experience.
Position Type Training Group Contract Employment
Posting Type Internal/External
Regular/Temporary Contract
Employment Type Full-Time
Posting Category Training Group
Start Date 04/01/2024
End Date 03/31/2025
Day of the Week Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
Shift 8:30am - 5:00pm
Work Arrangements
Subject to funding, this is a full-time term position (40 hours per week)
based at the Coquitlam Campus and will be required to travel within the lower
mainland and Vancouver Island.
What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great
career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices
and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas
College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for
passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best
colleges even better.
The Role
The Self-Employment Program (SEP) Business Advisor will work closely with
WorkBC Case Managers to recruit and select SEP candidates as well as deliver
training, maintain a client case-load and conduct follow-up and business
coaching for all participants. The goal of the Business Advisor is to support
program participants throughout the program and ensure their personal and
business sustainability.
You bring exceptional client service skills, proven coaching abilities, self-
employment expertise along with the ability to pay attention to detail,
establish priorities, work to deadlines, and maintain well-documented records.
Responsibilities
Deliver program information sessions for WorkBC clients and Career
Coaches;
Deliver orientation and assessment workshops/meetings and conduct follow-
up interviews;
Provide input on business concept development and determine program
acceptance;
Deliver business plan development sessions, entrepreneurial workshops and
on-going coaching and mentoring – one-on-one and group/classroom through
both in-person and virtual environments;
Coordinate delivery of formal participant training, including recruitment
of guest speakers, logistical requirements, continuity between participant
requirements and formal training;
Coordinate Community Review Panel members to review completed Client
business plans;
Conduct site visits, business financial reviews, follow-up sessions and
on-going coaching and mentoring for business launch and implementation;
Support program participants to forge links with community resources and
with one another;
Participate in Self-Employment program meetings;
Ensure program targets and deliverables are met;
Provide publicity and marketing services for the geographical area (Maple
Ridge, Langley, New Westminster, Victoria, Nanaimo and other areas as
needed);
Regular travel to Vancouver Island and throughout the Lower Mainland; and
Develop or update program materials and curriculum for the Self-Employment
program as needed (with copyright belonging to Douglas College).
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
A Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline or equivalent
combination of education, training and experience;
Current or previous self-employment experience;
Creativity and passion for working with clients to secure sustainable
self-employment opportunities;
Knowledge and familiarity with developing and editing business plans;
Previous training and experience organizing and facilitating business-
related workshops;
Previous experience in an advising/consulting capacity;
Experience facilitating online webinars and meetings;
Working knowledge of current business technologies;
Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving techniques;
To be a self-starter who has successfully demonstrated an ability to
achieve established goals;
To understand and utilize time management principles;
Strong service orientation with proven ability to develop rapport with
participants, listen and respond to participant's concerns;
Reliable vehicle for travel;
Excellent computer skills: MS Office Suite, Database entry, Virtual
Meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom), social media and the ability to
research information via the Internet. Web management skills are an asset;
Knowledge of the New Employment Program of BC and its mandate; and
Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check. A criminal record
will not automatically result in your application for employment being
denied.
Link to Full Position Profile
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable
learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all
people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity,
including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of
colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as
women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities
and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and
parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
Posting Detail Information
Open Date 02/20/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents
online. Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required
knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11917
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk ().
Are you legally eligible to work in Canada?
Yes
No
If you are not a Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, do you currently have a valid Canadian work permit?
Yes
No
Not Applicable
If you have a valid Canadian work permit, please indicate expiry date and the type of work permit you hold. (Type N/A if not applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
Are you a current or former Douglas College employee/student?
Current employee
Former employee
Current student
Former student
None of the above
If you are a current/former employee/student, enter your ID number. (Type in N/A if not applicable.)
(Open Ended Question)
How did you first find out about this employment opportunity?
Douglas College Careers Site
LinkedIn
Indeed
Social Media (Facebook, Instagram)
Personal Referral
Agency Referral
Professional Association Website
Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICAN)
Canadian Association of University Teachers (CAUT)
Douglas College CareerHUB
Career Fair or Other Hiring Event
Other
Glassdoor
Please confirm that you will maintain residency in the Lower Mainland for the duration of your employment.
Yes, I confirm
No, I am not able to meet this requirement
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
References with Contact Information