Employment Counsellor WorkBC @KES

Employment Counsellor WorkBC @KES

Hours: 35 hours per week

Location: Fernie WorkBC Centre

Term: ASAP – March 31st 2027

**Possibility of extension based on contract renewal**

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday 8 – 4. Thursday 9:30-5:30.

Wage: $29.50 per hour

Position Purpose: The Employment Counsellor is an integral part of our employment services team that works to assist our clients in finding sustainable employment. Your main goal is to develop positive relationships with your clients, encouraging, motivating, and supporting them in their journey. You will teach your clients skills to increase their independence and self-sufficiency in their job search. You will oversee the clients’ journey through services, and ensure all required documentation is recorded.

About you:

• You want to be a part of a dynamic and collaborative team.
• You have excellent communication skills and enjoy working one on one with clients.
• You have strong critical thinking skills.
• You are organized and detail oriented.
• You have strong technological literacy and are familiar with the administrative work necessary in client support roles.
• You believe that access to meaningful employment can be life changing.

Key responsibilities:

• Meet with clients one on one to assess their employment needs, set goals, and build an action plan.
• Provide individualized job search support including resume building, navigating job search engines, interview prep, employer contacts, and job matching.
• Document and ensure administrative work for client files are up to date.
• Work with local Community Partners to connect clients with supports beyond WorkBC.

Requirements:

• Experience in client support in employment services or a related social service field required. Degree or diploma in a relevant field will be viewed as an asset.
• Familiarity with local job market trends, community resources, and government programs as well as basic job search strategies is an asset, however on the job training is also provided.
• Respect for confidentiality and privacy.
• Strong networking skills.
• Comfortable using computers, including proficiency with Microsoft Office.

About us: At Kootenay Employment Services, we are dedicated to helping individuals find meaningful employment opportunities. Our team is committed to providing top-notch services and support to job seekers in our community. Kootenay Employment Services has strong values that we strive to action in our everyday work including: wellness, DEI, integrity, personal and professional growth, innovation, and delivering exceptional service to our communities. We are also big believers that work should be an enjoyable, welcoming place to be, and we like to have fun!

Perks:

• Competitive salary
• Fully paid employer health, dental, vision
• Group RRSP option with employer contribution
• Your birthday off (paid) every year!
• Wellness Wednesdays – paid break to use for your choice of self-care activities.
• Excellent staff culture – we are a group of people who truly care about their work.
• Opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives – we are driven by our desire to help.
• Opportunities for advancement and professional development – we hire the best and the brightest and opportunity for internal promotion abounds.

Applications: Please apply by submitting your resume and cover letter. If you require any support or accommodations in your application process, please contact KES. Full job description available on request.