Employment Counsellor, WorkBC New Westminster Full Time

MOSAIC operates on traditional and unceded Coast Salish Territories the ancestral lands of the sḵwxwú7mesh selílwitulh xʷməθkʷəyəm qiqéyt scəwaθən məsteyəx kʷikʷəƛəm qicəy qʼʷa:nƛʼən SEMYOME Sólh Téméxw (Stó:lō) Stzuminus WSÁNEĆ and Matsqui nations where we are privileged to carry out our mission.

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US:

MOSAICis one of Canadas largest settlement non-profit organizations. Our newcomer services change the lives of immigrants refugees and individuals from diverse backgrounds in Greater Vancouver and throughout BC. Since 1976 MOSAIC has worked to strengthen communities by advocating for positive changes and supporting newcomers in building their new lives in Canada. As an employer we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can trust that their skills and contributions are valued. We advocate for and promote equitable employment opportunities for women Indigenous Peoples people with disabilities persons of diverse sexual orientation gender identity or expression (2SLGBTQI) and racialized individuals. We have been recognized in the2019 List of Best Workplaces in Canada (100-999 employees) the2020 list of Best Workplaces Managed by Womenand2021 List of Best Workplaces in Canada(100-999 employees) by the Great Place to Work Institute. Our employees benefit from many diverse perspectives taking part in training opportunities for career growth.

Today the organization engages and serves over 26000 clients per year at 47 service and community locations in Greater Vancouver through a wide range of high-quality settlement and integration programs including services geared towards youth and family interpretation and translation language and workplace training counselling and employment. As a certified living wage employer and a CARF-accredited organization MOSAIC is among the countrys largest immigrant-serving organizations and enjoys a superb reputation a solid financial position and a hugely compelling mission.

JOIN OUR TEAM!

We are looking for a motivated Employment Counsellor to join our dedicated team! This position is based out of the New Westminster WorkBC centre. Not sure if youre 100% qualified We encourage you to apply anyway! MOSAIC is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.

POSITION FUNCTION:

As theEmployment Counsellor you will deliver comprehensive career development services for all clients seeking occupational certification career development career planning training and academic upgrading assistance. This position supports a full range of WorkBC employment services to Immigrant the role ofEmployment Counsellor you will mitigate any barriers to employment and implement an appropriate course of action based on your clients needs. Although the primary duties described outline the core work adaptability to meeting other service needs as they emerge will be required.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assess potential clients program eligibility for the WorkBC program and refer ineligible clients to other appropriate community resources
• Interview clients and conduct a needs assessment (CNA) to understand their strengths needs abilities skills and other relevant employment-related factors to determine their employment readiness and service needs
• Develop and revise action plans for clients collaborating with clients to agree on their objectives services activities and tasks
• Support clients to develop a job search plan complete their job search activities including job interview preparation
• Maintain excellent working knowledge of local labour market trends community resources the needs of job seekers and employers and effective ways to bridge their respective needs

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A post-secondary degree certificate or diploma in a relevant field (human resources management career development counselling social work psychology adult education) or completion of course work in related fields or 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in:
  • Working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds
  • Job coaching counselling or mentoring clients
  • Conducting and interpreting clients needs assessments
  • Implementing action plans and monitoring progress to help clients achieve sustainable employment
  • Providing excellent customer service and resolving issues both in person and in a virtual service delivery environment
  • Building partnerships with employers community agencies and other stakeholders
• Current and satisfactory Criminal Record Check required

DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Able to build rapport with clients
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite Teams database software and able to operate standard office equipment
• Excellent problem-solving collaboration and organizational skills
• Tactful discrete diplomatic patient flexible and possesses cultural sensitivity and excellent judgment

BONUS SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Career Development Practitioner certified will be considered an asset
• Ability to speak a second language will be considered an asset
• Experience with Integrated Case Management (ICM) system will be considered an asset

COMPENSATION: $28.58 - $29.25 per hour

HOURS:

Full-time (35 hours per week) Monday to Friday

The successful candidate must be able to commute to the New Westminster WorkBC Centre location at2nd Floor 519 7th St. New Westminster British ColumbiaV3M 6A7

BENEFITS:

A competitive benefits package is provided with contracts of at least 1 year in length and which offer a minimum of 17.5 hours of work per week.

DEADLINE: November 19 2025 by 4:30 pm

IMPORTANT NOTES:

• MOSAIC is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds spaces and abilities to apply.
• Before applying you must be legally permitted to work in Canada through citizenship or permanent resident status. If you have a work permit please ensure that it allows you to work for the duration of this position.
• We are committed to creating a safe and healthy working environment for our employees. MOSAIC employees are expected to adhere to several policies and procedures such asRight to a Respectful WorkplaceandCode of Conduct.As of September 18 2023MOSAICs HSS-21 COVID-19 Vaccination Policy is currently suspended. Therefore until further notice employees are no longer required to provide a proof of vaccination. However should circumstances change and MOSAIC deems it necessary to reinstate such Policy in order to ensure a safe workplace MOSAIC reserves the right to require employees to provide proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be eligible to continue performing their work duties.

Required Experience:

Manager