Employment Placement Specialist
2 days ago
Employment Placement Specialist
About Open Door Group
Open Door Group is a non-profit organization that has been serving communities across British Columbia since 1976. Today, we continue to provide tailored employment services to individuals and businesses to build strong workforce ecosystems and thriving communities.
Certified as a Great Place to Work, and ranked as one of the Top 50 Mid-Size Employers in Canada in 2021, we pride ourselves on modeling a culture of authenticity and transparency. Our core values are based on the genuine belief that all individuals have the ability to succeed and are the drivers of their own success, and we aim to support lifelong learning and career success for the people we serve, as well as our employees.
Position Summary
Open Door Group is contracted by the Provincial government to deliver WorkBC Employment Services in the Lower Mainland, Sea-to-Sky, and Kamloops-Thompson communities. This position related to delivering WorkBC employment services. As an Employment Placement Specialist, you will assist unemployed or underemployed individuals in preparing for, finding and keeping employment. This is a full-time opportunity, working with our partner organization - Pacific Community Resources Society in Midtown, Vancouver.
We will train Previous experience as a Marketing Coordinator, Sales Representative, Business Administrator, Recruiter or Talent Acquisition Specialist, Job Developer, Case Manager, Career Counsellor or Advisor is considered an asset.
Key responsibilities of an Employment Placement Specialist include:
- Client Service:_ Engaging and supporting clients from intake through to sustained employment. Includes evaluating client eligibility for programs and services, developing a realistic employment action plan and providing coaching in employment-related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume preparation and interview skills. Also includes supporting access to necessary resources to support their journey to sustained employment and following up with clients once they have become employed to provide ant needed post-placement support.-
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration or Community Social Service, or a related field;
- Recent, related experience of three (3) years;
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- CCDP Certification considered an asset.
- Valid BC driver’s license required and access to a motor vehicle.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
- As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Open Door Group must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability and passion to establish and maintain positive rapport with a diverse profile of people including job seekers, employers and community in general.
- Demonstrated ability to motivate/coach clients and staff to learn new skills and achieve positive outcomes.
- Ability to meet deadlines, manage a varied client load and work under pressure.
- Time management skills, ability to prioritize; strong organizational skills a must.
- Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role.
- Advanced MS Office and database skills; ability to learn and navigate online technology platforms.
- Knowledge of the local labour market trends and training/employment opportunities.
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