Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Business Advisor
Posting Number 02401SA
Location See Work Arrangements
Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range
Salary Range $33.63-$34.99 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 11/15/2024
End Date 11/14/2025
Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays
Shift 9:00am - 5:00pm. On occasion, some evenings and Saturdays.
Work Arrangements
This full-time position (40 hours per week) is based at the Douglas College
Coquitlam Campus. It will require travel in the Lower Mainland and
occasionally, Vancouver Island.
What Douglas Offers
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative
and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are
valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional
growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.
Transit-accessible campuses
Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
Competitive salaries
Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
Professional Development funding
Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes
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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.
Responsibilities
Deliver Orientation Sessions, follow-up interviews and assess businesses
for eligibility to the program;
Contribute to the decision committee to determine program acceptance;
Facilitate Business Plan Development workshops and on-going coaching and
mentoring;
Assess viability of Business Plans and provide constructive feedback one-
on-one to participants;
Coordinate delivery of formal participant training, including confirmation
of guest speakers
Conduct on-going coaching sessions during Business Launch;
Maintain records of participant progress in the database (ICM);
Participate in team project meetings; and
Support Self Employment team to ensure targets and deliverables are met.
To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need
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;
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and
experience;
Provincial Instructor's Diploma or equivalent is an asset;
Current or previous self-employment experience;
Creativity and passion for working with clients to secure sustainable
self-employment opportunities;
Knowledge of current local and regional economic conditions and labour
market information;
A coach-approach;
Demonstrated ability to meet targeted outcomes;
Strong organizational and time management skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
Ability to network with employers, business and industry and through
professional associations;
Established broad based employer network an asset;
Proficiency in internet research, Microsoft Office, and social media;
Proven ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary
team with capacity to take initiative and deal with changing priorities;
and
Access to a vehicle and valid BC Driver's license.
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 10/25/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents
online on the Douglas College Career Site www. douglascollegecareers.ca.
Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required
knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying.
All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates
and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13135
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
Transcripts and/or Credentials
