JOB OPPORTUNITY
Position Information
Location Maple Ridge
Salary Range
$63,024 to $68,224 annually. Salary is based on education and experience.
The Opportunity
The Customized Employment Career Coach supports complex clients in their job
search, facilitating work experiences, community attachments, and paid
employment opportunities. This role involves building employer relationships,
sourcing placements, and providing follow-up support to ensure client success
in the workplace.
Key Responsibilities :
Conduct complex client needs assessments that include physical,
developmental, cognitive, and social and emotional barriers;
Refer and interpret specialized assessments including medical assessment
reports, Psychological and Vocational, Learning Disability,
Neuropsychological, and Functional Capacity;
Complete Client Discovery, Employment Profile and next steps action plans;
Refer clients to community partners for additional supports and assistive
technology solutions when required;
Assist with Occupational Skills Training applications or Short-Term
Occupational Training (STOC);
Analyze labour market trends to identify opportunities;
Promote WorkBC services to employers and community stakeholders and
highlight customized wage subsidies;
Create and support unpaid work experiences, community attachments, and job
placements;
Provide job search and career planning assistance;
Provide ongoing support to promote job sustainment.
Community Engagement :
Represent WorkBC at community events;
Assist with organization and promotion of specialized events such as
hiring fairs.
Teamwork:
Participate in regular team meetings, strategic planning and program
review sessions as scheduled;
Foster positive, productive working relationships and work collaboratively
to contribute to a positive work environment based on mutual respect.
Administrative Duties :
Keep detailed client and employer notes to track activities and progress
as required by Douglas College and the Funder;
Maintain accurate records and ensure information is entered into ICM as
per WorkBC policy;
Review client progress outcomes against performance targets and contribute
strategies to ensure program targets are met;
Submit activity and progress reports to project CCSP as requested;
Work to Training Group's Quality Management System, ISO9001:2015 standard;
Perform miscellaneous duties as required.
WHO WE ARE
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 degree-
granting colleges even better.
Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering
successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering
social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and
work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
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
For more benefits information, click here !
WHAT IT TAKES
To be Successful in this Role You will Need:
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training,
employment and career counselling, vocational counselling certifications;
Experience:
Assessing complex client needs;
Customized employment coaching and job development;
Working with persons with disabilities;
Conducting Disability-Related Needs Assessments (DRENA) and interpreting
Specialized Assessments or clinical assessments is preferred;
Identifying Assistive Technology solutions for Persons with Disabilities;
Building partnerships with stakeholders and employers.
In addition:
Current local labour market knowledge across a range of industry sectors;
Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills;
Proven ability to successfully work within a multi-faceted program, and
meet targets and deadlines;
Ability to adjust to a flexible schedule;
Access to a car and a BC Driver's License is mandatory;
Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check.
Additional Information
This contract position is 40 hours per week located at the WorkBC Maple Ridge
office. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm and requires
occasional evening shifts until 6:30pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Posting Number 02459SA
Position Title Customized Employment Career Coach
Anticipated Start Date 02/17/2025
End Date 02/16/2026
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes
How To Apply
Open Date 01/31/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Minimum Number of References
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.
Important Note
Click the link at the top of this page to apply directly to this posting.
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.
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)
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
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
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
References with Contact Information
Transcripts and/or Credentials
