Employment Consultant Job in Prince George, BC

Who we’re looking for

Employment Consultant, WorkBC Prince George

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As an Employment Consultant, you’re part of a team that makes a difference by providing exceptional service to clients, employers and the community, and by extension, the Province of British Columbia through the WorkBC Employment Services program.

You love communication and using your customer service focus to assist clients find employment. As an Employment Consultant, you’ll motivate and support clients through employment-specific training opportunities. With a professional but empathetic lens, you’ll manage multiple client cases with the end goal of helping clients achieve and maintain sustainable employment, increased independence and self-sufficiency.

As a member of our strong and caring team, you will make a difference at the personal and community level by ensuring WorkBC clients achieve their employment goals and receive the best support possible.

What you’ll do

• Assess clients to determine eligibility and ability to look for work as part of a larger, individual action plan
• Manage assigned client case files in a primary information system (ICM), including documentation of client eligibility, client progress and results
• Work with clients to create individualized job search plans, including facilitating client supports, employer connections, and job interviews
• Meet WorkBC program goals and service utilization targets
• Maintain strong partner relationships internally and externally
• Research and identify employers and sector opportunities on behalf of clients

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive and flexible health and dental benefits
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Generous time off policy to encourage work/life balance
• A diverse and inclusive workplace with a track record of high employee engagement and teamwork

What you bring

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience coaching and mentoring clients, working with individuals with complex barriers and inclusion groups, and building partnerships with employers, community agencies, and other stakeholders
• Knowledge of the local labour market, community resources and government assistance programs
• Knowledge of job search techniques, career development tools and issues relating to unemployment
• Advanced skills with MS Office and proficiency to quickly learn proprietary software
• Adherence to confidentiality and professional codes of conduct
• Post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field. Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation preferred
• Experience with provincial government and other online tools such as ICM and online employment services

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