Maple
Ridge/Pitt Meadows Community Services is currently looking for an Employment
Specialist who supports youth in achieving their education and employment goals
through a strengths-based, person-centered approach. This role provides
personalized career guidance, skills development, and barrier reduction,
ensuring that each client’s unique strengths, interests, and abilities are
recognized and actively fostered. The Employment Specialist collaborates with
clients, employers, and community partners to create inclusive and accessible
opportunities, facilitate workplace and educational accommodations, and promote
equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery. By
maintaining consistent, ongoing support and engagement, the Employment Specialist
empowers youth to successfully transition into the labour market and
participate in their communities.
KNOWLEDGE
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
·Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify each
client’s strengths, interests, abilities, and aspirations.
·Supports youth in achieving employment and
post-secondary education goals, including retention, re-engagement, and
successful transitions into training, college, university, trades, and adult
learning programs.
·Use motivational interviewing and strengths-based
techniques to empower clients and build self-confidence.
·Partner with clients to co-create Employment Action
Plans that reflect their goals, strengths, and lived experiences.
·Regularly review and adjust plans in response to
client progress, feedback, and changing circumstances.
·Support youth to
access, transition into, and remain engaged in post-secondary education,
training, and trades programs.
·Assist youth with
navigating applications, registration, course planning, funding, and program
transitions.
·Collaborate with
post-secondary institutions, training providers, and education partners to
reduce barriers and support retention.
·Advocate for
academic and training accommodations related to mental health, disability, or
life circumstances.
·Facilitate workshops and one-on-one sessions on
pre-employment skills, job search strategies, resume and cover letter writing,
and interview preparation.
·Provide access to resources and opportunities for
skill-building, including volunteer placements, job shadowing, and training
programs.
·Build and maintain relationships with local employers,
community agencies, and service providers to expand opportunities for youth.
·Promote EDI principles in all outreach and partnership
activities, ensuring diverse representation and inclusive practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
·Diploma in a related human/social
service field
·Minimum one (1) year recent
related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and
experience
·Experience in career development,
client outreach, group facilitation, individual employment/career counseling,
and portfolio development
·Experience supporting youth with
mental health and substance use challenges
Additional Requirements:
·Clear Criminal Record Check is required.
·Current First Aid and CPR Certificate.
·Valid and unrestricted Class 5 BC Driver’s
License with access to a safe and reliable vehicle.
·Acceptable Driver’s Abstract (provided
annually).
·Position requires Union Membership.
Shift/Schedule/Hours per week: Regular
full-time; 35 hours per week
Expected Start Date: ASAP
Wage/Salary: $29.17/hour
Grid Level: 12
Application
Deadline: Position will
remain open until filled
We are committed to
building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and upholds
equity, inclusion, and diversity. We strongly encourage applications from
people of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, and people of
all gender identities and sexual orientations, including queer, trans, and
two-spirit individuals. We recognize systemic inequalities and our own
privilege, and we are committed to reducing bias and removing barriers in our
hiring process. We welcome feedback from all applicants.
