Employer Liaison/job Coach - Surrey, Canada - Pacific Community Resources Society

Pacific Community Resources Society

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Surrey, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Employer Liaison/Job Coach -WorkBC

Employment Services - North Surrey

Regular Full Time (35 hours/week)

Grid 13 ($ $31.24/hour)

Closing Date:
December 15, 2023, 4:30 PM

Supervisor: Employment Services Coordinator

Opportunity

Pacific Community Resources Society is seeking an experienced Employer Liaison/Job Coach to leverage personal and professional business contacts and actively generate a network of employers to address local labour market needs. The Employer Liaison/Job Coach will work closely with other staff in the centre to understand the needs of the participants, will seek out employers and promote inclusive hiring practices. It is imperative that the Employer Liaison/Job Coach demonstrates the ability to support a diverse population and takes initiative to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for participants and staff.

Marketing the services offered to employers through the WorkBC program, this position will participate in local business associations and chambers and seek out other avenues to meet new employers.

The Employer Liaison/Job Coach will create opportunities for employers to utilize the centre for a meet and greets, job fairs and other hiring events.

This staff person will be knowledgeable about the local labour market and help to disseminate that information to the staff and participants of the centre.

This position requires working occasional evenings and weekends based on operational need.

Qualifications

Certification / Degree and experience related to job development, in employment services or relevant field, or similar experience.
Job placement and or recruiting experience.
Professional level of communication, interpersonal and technological skills while working with diverse populations with varying needs.
Ability to work independently and plan tasks for productivity and efficiency.
An equivalent combination of education and work experience will be considered.

Additional Assets

Criminal record check including the vulnerable sector.
Strong marketing and promotional techniques.
Knowledge of the local labour market and trends.
MS Office and overall computer proficiency including data administration utilizing complex data bases.
Driver's license with a clean driver's abstract and business insurance.
Coaching and mentoring participants with complex needs.
De-Escalation/Non-Violent Intervention training.

Who We Are

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large notforprofit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

Our Vision - Everyone thriving in strong, healthy communities

Our Mission - To inspire healthy and inclusive communities through leadership and collaboration.

Our Values - Advocacy, Diversity and Inclusion, Empowerment, Service Excellence, Stewardship, Well-being

We are grateful to operate on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xwm əθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh), Qw'?ntl'en (Kwantlen), se'mya'me (Semiahmoo), sc̓əwaθən məsteyəxw (Tsawwassen), q̓ic̓əy (Katzie), kwikwəƛ̓əm (Coquitlam), qiqéyt (Qayqayt), máthxwi (Matsqui) and Stó:lō Nations.

We Offer

Equitable Base Pay
Generous paid vacation time, personal time, sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays, ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day
Extended health, prescription, dental & vision care plan, with 100% Employer-Paid Premiums
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
Flexible schedules and earned time off program
Fullday agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
Inhouse digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, EDI, etc.

- _ Eligibility will vary depending on terms and role requirements - details for this posting will be provided on request._