Career Coach – Youth

Job Opportunity

Location:

Maple Ridge

Salary Range: $31.53 - $36.94 per hour (placement on scale based on qualifications and experience relevant to position).

Overview
As a member of the Maple Ridge WorkBC Centre team, the Career Coach (Youth) plays a dynamic role working with youth who are looking for employment and supporting the daily operations of the Centre.

Responsibilities
Individual Support

Conduct needs assessment to identify strengths and employment barriers

Determine eligibility for financial supports and services

Tailor services to individual client needs

Assist client with development of individualized action plans that clearly outline goals, service needs, and steps to achieve desired employment

Provide ongoing client support including documenting progress and outcomes using the Ministry approved database

Assess and refer for specialized assessments when needed (including medical assessment reports, psychological and vocational, learning disability, neuropsychological, and functional capacity)

Provide coaching and support toward employment or further education

Maintain regular contact to monitor progress and provide motivation

Refer clients to community supports as needed

Community Outreach

Provide outreach for case managed services as needed

Participate in committees with the mandate of supporting youth

Represent the Maple Ridge WorkBC Centre through participation in community events, such as career fairs, community days, and other special events

Administration

Track client progress and maintain accurate records in ICM

Manage distribution and tracking of financial supports

Complete and submit required reports

Monitor performance targets and review with the Centre Manager

Team Collaboration

Participate in team meetings and case conferencing

Foster a respectful, collaborative work environment

Provide coverage in the Employment Resource Area and for colleagues as needed

Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience

Experience with employment counseling and programs

Experience working with youth

Demonstrated ability to use computer software applications including MS Office, database entry and ability to research information using the Internet

Creative and passionate about working with clients to secure sustainable employment

Knowledge of career assessment, problem solving and decision-making strategies

Knowledge of local labour market and trends

Knowledge of WorkBC and its mandate

Willingness to travel within the catchment

Satisfactory completion of a Criminal Record check including a vulnerable population check (a criminal record will not automatically result in denial of application)

Benefits

Transit-accessible campuses

Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions

Competitive salaries

Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions

Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions

Professional Development opportunities

Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

Contract Details

Contract position, 40 hours per week

Location:

WorkBC Maple Ridge office

Working hours:

Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, occasional evening shifts until 6:30pm

Position duration:
Start Date 06/01/2026 – End Date 03/31/2027

Job number: 02742SA

Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all people, including those from groups that experience inequity, including Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.

Interview Logistics

All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

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