Education Specialist,Foundry and Education Job Prince George area,BC Canada,Education / Teaching

Position: Employment and Education Specialist, Foundry Work and Education

Date Posted: May 8, 2026

Position Title: Employment and Education Specialist

Program: Foundry Work and Education Program

Location: Foundry Quebec St. (490 Quebec St, Prince George, BC V2L 5N5)

Term: Permanent, Full-Time (opportunity to start part-time during summer and transition to full-time in September)

Hours: 35-40 hours per week (negotiable)

Shift: Monday-Friday, during business hours

Start Date: July 06, 2026

Salary: $27-$30 per hour, based on education and experience

Reports To: Director, NBC Community Programs

Benefits:

Competitive vacation and paid sick time

Free YMCA Gym Membership+ Y@Home

Eligibility for Extended Medical and Dental Benefits

Training and Professional Development Opportunities

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

Nature & Scope

Passionate about helping young people lead a good life, the successful candidate will provide individualized and intensive support for young people to identify and strive for employment and education goals. Employment and Education Specialists will offer services based on the Integrated Placement Support model and work directly with young people and their supports. The role is part of the larger multi-disciplinary Foundry Prince George team and will work alongside other Foundry team members and community and natural supports to help young people progress towards their goals.

Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:

Implement Integrated Placement Support services for young people with varying mental wellness, complex needs, and/ or neurodiversity

Assess youths’ employment and education goals, interests, and needs; work with youth and supports to plan and execute outcome-oriented services to meet needs and goals

Provide range of supports to meet youth needs, including outreach and coordination

Participate in evaluation and quality improvement

Work in an integrated way with interdisciplinary Foundry team and work closely with other professionals, services providers, educators, and employers

Perform varied administrative functions to support the program

Track referrals and engage young people on the interest list who are waiting to participate in the full program

Alongside Foundry Works and Education team members, contribute to recruitment, program evaluation, and reporting

Contribute to client records using Foundry’s Toolbox platform and integrated electronic medical record (MOIS)

Design and deliver relevant workshops, develop and share materials and tools to support young people

Carry a caseload, work as part of an integrated team, lead coordination of other supports and services when indicated

Hold drop-in hours or single session workshops for young people on the interest list

Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships with employers, educators, and related systems and services

Qualification-you bring:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years working with youth and/ or in the employment and education sector, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Strong personal and professional boundaries

Excellent written and verbal communication

Team oriented and able to work independently, including in the community

Motivated, well organized, and a creative problem solver

Genuine interest in working with young people experiencing barriers to employment and education

Advocacy and systems navigation skills; persistence and patience

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to contribute effectively to electronic medical record and evaluation platforms

Valid BC Driver’s License and access to a vehicle while on shift

Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references

Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.

About YMCA BC:

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Education Specialist, Foundry and Education