Location Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$31.53 – $34.13 per hour. Salary placement on scale based on qualifications and experience relevant to position.

The Opportunity

The Employment Placement Specialist ( EPS ) performs a job development role by supporting clients to secure informational interviews with employers, job shadowing opportunities and work experiences. This position assists clients to create resumes and prepare for work interviews. The role helps clients develop job search skills and supports onboarding, training and ongoing job maintenance. The Employment Placement Specialist is also responsible for initiating, building and maintaining relationships with employers as well as source work experience placement for clients.

Responsibilities

Market Employer Relations/Retention

Liaise with employer networks to initiative and build working relationships; Attend Board of Trade, Chamber and other business and industry network events such as job fairs; Provide information to employers on working with persons with disabilities; Provide ongoing support to employers who are hosting work experience clients; Increase the number of employers that participate in the program; Set up informational interviews.

Employment Workshops/One-to- One Client Supports

Develop job placements by preparing participants for jobs sourced by the EPS ; Facilitate small group or one to one instruction on job search techniques such as; Resumes and cover letters; interview skills; references; job maintenance; Work with clients to source employer leads, networking opportunities and placement ideas; Facilitate workshops specific to employment needs; Support on the job skill development.

Other Duties

Assist with the development and distribution of marketing materials; Market, recruit and screen potential participants; Conduct client screening intakes, including confirmation of eligibility; Complete necessary program documentation; Keep detailed records of all participants/employer as required by Training Group and the Funder; Provide statistics and reports as required; Support classroom instruction and additional support to high-needs individuals during classroom instruction; Deliver classroom instruction related to employment; Participate in ISO documentation; Participate in regular team meetings, strategic planning and program review sessions as scheduled; Perform additional 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 It Takes

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Need

Post-secondary degree or equivalent level of expertise and experience in the employment services field; Knowledge and/or experience working with persons with disabilities; Certified Career Development Practitioner ( CCDP ) an asset; Certificate or diploma in Job Development an asset. Travel within Lower mainland is required. Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable population check.

Additional Information

Work will be scheduled Monday to Friday. 40 hours per week.