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.

About the role

Like WCG, you believe in the power of work to transform lives. As a Job Developer you'll be responsible for providing individualized services to employers and clients to achieve Labour Market Attachment for clients who are unlikely to find work on their own or work in a competitive labor 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 client's ICM case file.
• Develop a plan that details the activities the client will undertake while participating in Job Development Services. The plan must include the level of follow-up determined appropriately prior to providing this intensive level of service.
• 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.
• Provide wage subsidy services - Arrange and complete Wage Subsidy placements that include negotiating job terms and conditions, with both Clients and employers.
• Stay attuned to local community employment-related venues and market WorkBC services on behalf of the centre.

• Assist in promoting employment centre 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
• Attend business and community events including Chamber of Commerce functions and other community or employer-based trade shows
• Participate in hosting community and employer events

What you bring

• 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 effective 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 Client's employment placement needs
• Experience in assessing the needs of an employer and client in 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 outside regular business hours, including evenings and weekends

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
• Valid Class 5 or 7 License and Vehicle

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

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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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.