Facilitator/Career Coach

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Facilitator/Career Coach

Posting Number 02000SA Location See Work Arrangements Grade or Pay Level - Salary Range - Position Type Training Group Contract Employment Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Training Group Start Date 10/02/2023 End Date 09/30/2024 Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays Shift N/A Work Arrangements

This position operates out of Douglas College Coquitlam campus, however some travel to other Douglas College locations may be necessary sometimes.

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

This position is pending funding. The Career Coach facilitates the in-class component of the program and provides career coaching for the Encore Careers program which support clients aged 55+ who are seeking to re-enter the labour market or change careers.

Responsibilities

Assist with program marketing and participant recruitment;

Conduct individual needs assessments/screening to determine eligibility for program and job readiness

Facilitate 6 week in class sessions to assist clients with

Collaborate with program team to create a calendar of events and activities, including organizing field trips and guest speakers;

Provide team coverage assisting with Job Development and Placement when required

Contribute to continuous improvement model reviewing program design, soliciting feedback from participants and stakeholders and making recommendations to ensure program outcomes;

Develop and maintain positive relationships with colleagues, program participants, community service providers and employers.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

Knowledge of the needs of workers aged 55+ in relation to the current labour market;

Knowledge of Canadian workplace practices, community employment related resources and current labour market knowledge across a range of industry sectors;

Demonstrated ability to facilitate dynamic, employment focused workshops and meet targeted outcomes.

CCDP preferred

Link to Full Position Profile https: // www. douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/11282 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 No

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 09/06/2023

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/11282

Supplemental Questions

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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

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.)

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume

Cover Letter

Optional Documents

References with Contact Information