Counselor, Guidance Counselor: Social​/Educational, Education ​/ Teaching

Position: Employment Counselor
POSITION TITLE:

Employment Counsellor/Facilitator

PROGRAM:
Warehouse Abilities & Additional Employment Services support as needed

REPORTS TO:

Program Manager

LOCATION:

Richmond – Travel to BiM office locations, off-site certification facilities, and employer sites required

STATUS: 30 hours/week

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (on occasion may be required to work weekends and evenings)

HOURLY RANGE: $27-30/hour

START DATE:

ASAP

Program Overview

9-week Warehouse Abilities training program delivered by Back in Motion Rehab Inc. and Universal Learning Institute

Includes soft skills, essential skills, warehouse operations training, certifications, and hands‑on experience

Provides accessibility, employment readiness, and ongoing job search/retention support

Designed for individuals with multiple employment barriers (including persons with disabilities)

Role Summary – Employment Counsellor/Facilitator

Supports participants from intake to program completion

Conducts screening, assessments, and develops individualized training plans

Facilitates cohort‑based workshops (employment readiness, life skills, job search)

Provides ongoing 1:1 guidance to keep participants on track toward employment

Coordinates with staff, ULI, and employers to secure work experience and job opportunities

Key Responsibilities

Deliver workshops (in‑person and virtual) on employability, soft/essential skills, and job readiness

Identify participant needs (financial, accessibility, etc.) and connect to resources

Monitor progress, maintain documentation, and update databases

Collaborate with team members and community partners

Address employment barriers using labour market knowledge and client‑focused support

Contribute to program improvement and achieve performance targets

Qualifications & Experience

2+ years in case management, employment counselling, or working with multi‑barrier clients

Experience facilitating group training and job readiness workshops

Knowledge of labour market trends, community resources, and employment barriers

Post‑secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience

Key Skills

Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills

Ability to motivate and support diverse client groups

Experience with assessments, career planning, and referrals

Team‑oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently

Additional languages and experience with employment programs are assets

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