Job Developer

Company Description

We believe in the power of work. Since 1994, we’ve been partnering with governments and local agencies across Canada to create sustainable employment opportunities for people, businesses and communities. We understand that work gives hope, strengthens relationships and drives economic growth.

Job Description

About the role

Location: Central Okanagan

#107- 1835 Gordon Drive, Kelowna, BC- Primary location

#40-301 Highway 33, Kelowna, BC

#111- 3011 Louie Drive, West Kelowna, BC

The Job Developer is responsible for providing individualized services to employers and clients in order to achieve Labour Market Attachment for clients who are unlikely to find work on their own or work in a competitive labour market and need access to the hidden job market and employers. Job Development Services provide the clients with direct support to job match, refer to, and negotiate with employers for new job opportunities that may exist based on the needs, skills and abilities of the client and individual employer needs. Job Development Services are provided in WorkBC Centre and the community at employer locations depending on the type of service and individual client needs. Clients in Job Development Services who require intensive support for job retention and maintenance will also be provided with additional, post-employer services and follow up support that increases the client's ability to maintain Employment.

What you’ll do

• Eligibility determination – provide assessment services to determine the need for Job Development Services. Assessment findings and a rationale detailing the need for Job Development services must be detailed within the clients ICM case file.
• Develop a plan that details the activities the client will undertake while participating in Job Development Services. 
• Create opportunities for employment by being solution oriented, proactively marketing specific clients to specific employers for direct job placement/matching opportunities including, volunteer, part-time and full-time paid employment placements, job shadowing, informational interviews, and work experience placements. (Work placement options may include work experiences, Wage Subsidy, place and train, job shadowing, job carving, job simulation, job sharing, on-the-job training).
• Assist leadership team in planning and hosting hiring fair events within our centres/catchment.
•  Host job club to support job seekers to explore current labour market opportunities.
• Stay attuned to local community employment related venues and market WorkBC services on behalf of the centre.
• Assist in promoting centre employment services to potential employers and/or assist in assessing and identifying any employer hiring needs and advising on most appropriate service to best support needs.
• Regular attendance/presentations at local Job Fairs and other employer related networking opportunities.
• Represent and assist with the arrangement and facilitation of any in-house or external job fairs, and provide any direct referral candidates to employers to aid in expediting client and employers' hiring needs.

Qualifications

What you bring

Essential Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in conducting and interpreting Client Needs Assessments; coaching and mentoring Clients; working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds; and building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholders.
• Experience in effectively marketing Clients, including Specialized Population Clients, and explaining the benefits to employers.
• Strong ability to market Centre employment services to potential employers or/or employer related forums, for example, Chamber of Commerce, employer networking linkages.
• Ability to take a unique approach in coming up with ideas to meet Clients employment placement needs.
• Experience in assessing the needs of an employer and a Client and making an effective job match.
• Strong digital literacy skills including Microsoft Office Suite.
• Solid understanding of confidentiality and other professional codes of conduct; must submit for a criminal record check.
• Ability to work inside contractual business hours and occasional community events outside of regular business hours.
• Flexibility and the ability to work in different locations in the catchment as required, and otherwise available to work in the primary WorkBC Centre.

Preferred Criteria:

• Post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. career or employment development, vocational rehabilitation, social work, psychology, sociology, human services, counselling, education, or human resources management) preferred.
• CCDP preferred.
• Proficiency in French and/or other languages in addition to English.
• Comfort and proficiency using social media. 
• Experience with Ministry and other online tools such as ICM, online employment services, Magnet

For complete job requirements, see the full Job Description here. 

Additional Information

What we offer 

• Competitive salary of $54,300 per year
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• RRSP Matching program of 1.5% base earnings
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time-off policies that promote work/life balance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork
• The opportunity to do work that makes a difference!

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Matter

WCG is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to achieving a workplace that is equitable and representative of Canada’s diverse population. We actively work to attract, develop, and retain employees from diverse and equity-deserving backgrounds who have exceptional ability and the desire to make a difference. We continuously strive to support individual needs and differences in a work environment that is built on inclusivity and respect for everyone.

WCG is committed to providing an accessible, barrier free recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise us if you require accommodation in advance of any part of the recruitment and selection process.

Passion and Lived Experience Matter!

If you don’t quite have the above credentials but feel passionate about this role and your ability to do it successfully, please APPLY ANYWAY! Tell us in your application why you believe you would be a great fit. We believe in developing talent and have a wide range of opportunities to support passionate team members as they grow towards their employment goals.