Career Advisor, Career Paths Skilled Immigrants

What you'll be doing:
Participant Support:

Work closely with diverse participants, including skilled professional immigrants, addressing their unique needs, backgrounds, and employment aspirations.

Conduct eligibility assessments and personalized needs evaluations aligned with ministry guidelines.

Facilitate info sessions, workshops, and one-on-one coaching sessions focusing on soft skills, employment readiness, overcoming barriers and job placement.

Assess participant skills and strengths, assist in setting realistic career goals, action plan creation, and mentorship/networking opportunities.

Provide comprehensive support in resume building, cover letters, interview preparation, and access to labor market insights.

Foster confidence and resilience development among participants.

Conduct market research to identify employment trends, needs and emerging job opportunities.

Collaborate with training providers to ensure participants receive relevant skills training to meet employer demands.

Match participants with suitable job openings based on their qualifications, skills, and career objectives.

Promote program participants through various channels, including networking events and job fairs.

Post job opportunities and ensure compelling job descriptions to attract potential employers.

Collaborate with training providers to align participant skills with employer demands.

Evaluate and enhance program offerings by gathering and incorporating employer and participant feedback.

Generate reports on job placements, program outcomes, and employer engagement for continuous improvement.

Provide holistic support, including conflict resolution and guidance for participants facing workplace challenges.

Establish and maintain partnerships with community organizations and educational institutions to enhance employment opportunities.

Maintain accurate records (including job placements and employer interactions) and confidentiality of participant data as per ministry guidelines.

Understand and adhere to program service models and performance measures outlined in the contract.

Collaborate with program staff and contribute to case conferencing and special projects as required.

Special project contribution and other duties, as required.

Relevant post-secondary education and/or a combination of relevant education and work experience; and 3 – 5 years combined experience in Career Counselling and Job Development.

Knowledge of the Canadian Local Labour Market.

Keen understanding of the experience of newcomer individuals in Canada and their available social supports.

Hands‑on experience coordinating multiple trainings using online platforms.

Experienced in liaising and developing relationships with employers.

Motivated to work independently and as part of a team to deliver exemplary service.

Advanced social media skills and their use in clients' job search process (e.g., Linked In).

Must be able to work in person during office hours at the YWCA program location.

A second language will be considered an asset.

A valid clear criminal record check (including working with vulnerable populations) is required.

Extended medical and dental benefits.

Employee Family Assistance Program, a confidential and voluntary support service for employees and their eligible family members.

Free membership to our Health + Fitness Centre, discounts at our YWCA Hotel and priority in YWCA Child Care centres.

A workplace that prioritizes employee health, safety and wellbeing, including many learning and growth opportunities such as our staff mentorship program and three equity committees who help to support our goals towards achieving meaningful equity and inclusion.

22 vacation days and 3 personal days.

This is an exciting time for the YWCA. Join us and be part of an inclusive, dedicated and impactful workplace! Candidates are invited to send cover letters and resumes to:

Program Manager, YWCA Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants

We are committed to ensuring that the application and interview processes are accessible to all applicants; if you require accommodations in submitting your application, or have other questions, please contact the hiring manager as listed. All employment will be decided on the basis of qualifications, transferrable skills, lived experience, and business need. We thank all who apply, but only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

For more information about this and other YWCA Metro Vancouver career opportunities, please visit ywcavan.org.