Employment Coach, Education ​/ Teaching

Salary Range: $57,229.00 To $62,000.00 Annually

Date Posted: July 31, 2026

Position Title: Employment Coach

Location: Aboriginal Training and Employment Centre (144 Briar Ave, Kamloops, BC V2B 1C1)

Term: Temporary, Full-Time

Hours: 35 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends may be required

Start Date: August 15, 2026

End Date: March 2028

Salary: $57,229–$62,000 annually

Reports To: Manager, Employment and Skills Development

• Competitive vacation and paid sick time
• Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home
• Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities
• Extensive Employee assistance program
• Reduced childcare rates and priority placement for YMCA Staff
• Be part of a charitable organization that positively impacts the community

* Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

This program is a culturally responsive, community-based employment readiness program designed to address the systemic barriers faced by many Indigenous youth in accessing meaningful employment. This initiative will prioritize youth (ages 19+) who have the highest identified support needs, specifically those aging out of foster care who identify as neurodiverse. In partnership with Secwépemc Child and Family Services Agency (SCFS), the program will focus on creating inclusive, accessible pathways to employment that recognize and accommodate diverse learning styles and strengths.

Participants will receive individualized employment readiness support, including skills development workshops tailored to neurodiverse learners, culturally grounded programming, and supported connections to training and employment opportunities. The program will emphasize building confidence, strengthening work readiness skills, and fostering self-advocacy in workplace settings.

Employment Coaches will conduct comprehensive needs assessments and provide ongoing, individualized guidance to support each participant’s employment journey. They will coordinate wraparound supports through collaboration with community organizations and service providers, ensuring participants have access to the social, cultural, and practical resources necessary for success. Strong partnerships with employers will be cultivated to promote inclusive hiring practices, increase employer awareness of neurodiversity, and create meaningful employment opportunities aligned with participants’ strengths and goals.

• Develop and strengthen relationships with Indigenous communities in Kamloops and surrounding areas.
• Initiates and maintains on-going contacts with a variety of business and industry representatives
• Makes cold calls to potential employers
• Coordinates and supports connection to potential employment for program participants
• Locates jobs for participants who have successfully completed the program
• Provides labour market and community resource information
• Researches internet, agencies, and other resources for job leads
• Develops and executes creative outreach strategies to recruit program participants
• Provides coverage for facilitation and delivery of employment workshops
• Provides individualized employment support for participants
• Tracks participant activity and progress data
• Matches job skills with applicant qualifications
• Organizes and holds job fairs and employer events in various areas, virtually and in person

• Post-Secondary Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in a related discipline, or equivalent work experience
• Experience working with youth or persons facing barriers due to complex needs.
• CDP or related certification is an asset
• Experience with developing and facilitating community-based programming and services
• Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in developing curriculum in life, employability and computer skills within an employment program setting
• Awareness of local youth resources and willingness to develop community supports
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable and multi-task in high demand environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer proficiency – Adobe, Docu Sign, Salesforce and Microsoft 365 including…