Employer Liaison and Job Coach

PCRS General•Surrey, BC

8d•CA$31 - CA$32

About The Position

Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS) is a large not-for-profit agency that serves some of the most vulnerable people in our communities from Vancouver to Hope. We work with youth and vulnerable adults in the areas of education, employment, housing, substance use and mental health, and youth and family support services. We are CARF Accredited and a Certified Living Wage Employer.

Requirements

Strong interpersonal, coaching and negotiation skills.
Professional level of communication, interpersonal and technological skills while working with diverse populations with varying needs.
Ability to work independently and plan tasks for productivity and efficiency.
Solid comprehension of Career Development and local Labour Market needs and trends.
Demonstrated ability to understand and follow WorkBC policies and the Employment Insurance Act.
Strong marketing and promotional techniques.
Excellent computer skills and administrative capability

Responsibilities

Markets services to employers and community groups to increase awareness and benefits of hiring participants of WorkBC; introduce and promote all services and supports that benefit employers
Uses in person, outreach and technology to achieve objectives
Develops employer connections and utilize employer data base to document positions and to help connect the right employer with the right participant
Provides pre-screening services for employers to support their hiring needs
Promotes inclusive hiring practices to employers; understands the challenges facing individuals with significant barriers to entering the labour market and work with employers to create unique opportunities for both employers and participants
Participates in local meetings of business associations
Supports Employment Specialists and participants by researching the local labour market, making connections with employers and supporting with job placement and sustainment
Negotiates workplace opportunities and training incentives with employers to encourage participant hiring
Promotes access to the WorkBC centre to employers by offering regular meet and greet sessions and job fairs
Performs administrative duties within designated timelines utilizing required databases
Supports all centre initiatives such as hiring fairs, community engagement, and employer events as needed
Communicates effectively with coworkers and staff; participates in team efforts
Participates in staff meetings, committee meetings, staff training, and agency staff meetings
Provides coverage for other roles for scheduled and unscheduled absences
Represents WorkBC and PCRS professionally while participating in employer events, marketing and developing partnerships with employers
Develops professional partnerships with external community agencies, employers and other stakeholders
Liaises with referring agencies and other professionals as required
Participates in community engagement and centre events as needed

Benefits

Equitable & Transparent Base Pay – we are a Certified Living Wage Employer
Generous paid vacation, personal and sick time; additional paid time off for life events
Additional paid holidays (ex. Easter Monday, Boxing Day)
Health Benefits Coverage with 100% employer-paid premiums - including extended health and prescriptions, dental, vision and paramedical care
Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
Employee & Family Assistance Program including preventative health & counselling
Membership in the Municipal Pension Plan with generous employer contributions
Flexible schedules and earned day off program
Full-day agency orientation and extensive training, with regular ongoing performance evaluations
In-house digital and classroom learning opportunities; staff funding for professional development
Opportunities to use your voice & participate in committees on policy, wellness, safety, JEDI and more