Job Developer, WorkBC Midtown West

Location

Regular Full Time, 35 hours per week WorkBC Centre - Vancouver Midtown West Suite West Broadway Vancouver, BC V6K 1L9

Posting Period

January 27, February 3, 2026

Job Description

Under the general supervision of the WorkBC Senior Operations Manager, the Job Developer is responsible for working closely with job seekers to support them in securing and retaining employment and connecting them with employers.

What you'll be doing:

• Working with job seekers to determine their individual needs and skills to market to employers in the labour market

• Developing employment opportunities for candidates by implementing effective marketing strategies

• Coaching participants in job search strategies

• Keeping abreast of labour market trends and job opportunities

• Facilitating and monitoring WorkBC Wage Subsidy Work Experience Placements

• Maintaining rapport with Clients pre/post job placement to ensure candidates

• receive appropriate support to maintain employment

• Maintaining accurate and up to date notes in the Integrated Case Management system

• Liaising with employers to organize hiring events

• Acting as a champion of the program, promoting our services throughout community and networking events

• Other duties as assigned

What you'll need:

• 2 years of job development, career coaching, or job placement experience in a related setting

• Related post-secondary degree or diploma, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Career Development Practitioner certification is an asset

• Demonstrated ability to build lasting professional relationships with job seekers and employers

• Familiarity with the WorkBC model and the Integrated Case Management system is an asset

• Excellent verbal/written communication and interpersonal skills

• Access to reliable transportation and the ability to travel throughout the city. Must be available normal working hours Monday – Friday with the ability to work the occasional evenings and weekends

• Ability to speak a second language is an asset

• A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

What we offer:

We offer our eligible employees the following benefits as part of their total rewards package:

• Extended medical and dental benefits

• A defined benefit pension plan (MPP)

• Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave top up

• 22 vacation days and 3 personal days, in addition to paid sick leave.

• Flexible working arrangements for applicable positions

• Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members

• A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and well-being, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our employee mentorship program and three equity committees that help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

• Free staff membership to our Health + Fitness Centre

• Discounts at our YWCA Hotel

• Priority in YWCA Child Care centres

Pay Rate: $31.16

How to Apply

If you're seeking a workplace where your values align with your work, and where every voice drives meaningful change, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and cover letter by February 3, 2026 to:

Erin Pavan, Senior Operations Manager

Email:

We're committed to increasing representation and equity across our organization. We strongly encourage applications from women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities and others from marginalized communities. We're also focused on creating leadership opportunities for Indigenous, Black, and gender-diverse individuals. If you'd like to learn more about our inclusive culture before applying, feel free to contact our Equity and Engagement Manager at

Accessibility is a priority for us. If you need any accommodations to apply or have questions about the process, please reach out to the hiring manager listed. We make hiring decisions based on qualifications, transferable skills, lived experience and organizational needs. Thank you to everyone who applies — only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Want to learn more about working at the YWCA? Explore our careers page.

We respectfully acknowledge that our main office and many of our programs are located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and that our work across British Columbia spans the territories of more than 200 First Nations. We also acknowledge the First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples who live in our communities.

YWCA BC is committed to truth and reconciliation. This includes understanding the truth and impact of our shared colonial history, making positive changes within our organization and taking actions that advance safety, justice and equity for Indigenous peoples.