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Job Description:
As an Employment Placement Specialist, you will assist unemployed
or underemployed individuals in preparing for, finding and keeping
employment. The Kamloops YMCA-YWCA partners with Open Door
Group who is contracted by the Provincial government to deliver
WorkBC Employment Services in many areas across BC including
Kamloops. The Kamloops Y brings expertise in working with Youth
and people experiencing marginalization to the team at Work BC.
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Major Responsibilities and Abilities:
Client Service: Engaging and supporting clients through their sustained employment journey. Includes evaluating client
eligibility for programs and services, developing a realistic employment action plan and providing coaching in employ-
ment-related areas such as work skills, job search skills, resume preparation and interview skills. Also includes sup-
porting access to necessary resources to support their journey to sustained employment and following up with clients
once they have become employed to provide any needed post-placement support.
Employer Engagement: Actively build relationships with local employers to match clients/candidates to job opportuni-
ties. Providing post-hire support to employers to promote the long-term employment placements of clients.
Administration: Completing and maintaining accurate related records, documentation and reports on client and job
candidate progress and employer activities. Liaising with the program funder and other stakeholders regarding rele-
vant client information.
Other Duties as Required: other duties as required to fulfil the needs of the clients and the contract deliverables
Position: Employment Placement Specialist
Location: North Shore Work BC office
Compensation: $25.27 per hour + benefits
Schedule: Full Time Monday– Friday
Start date: ASAP
YMCA—YWCA Employment Opportunities
KamloopsY.ca 400 Battle Street, Kamloops BC
150 Wood Street, Kamloops BC
Y Employment Opportunities
Qualifications:
Diploma in Marketing, Sales, Business Administration or Community Social Service, or a related field;
Recent, related experience of three (3) years;
Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
CCDP Certification considered an asset.
Valid BC driver’s license required and access to a motor vehicle.
Any successful candidate must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as per the Kamloops YMCA-YWCA Vaccination
Policy
A satisfactory criminal reference check must be received prior to starting employment.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated ability and passion to establish and maintain positive rapport with a diverse profile of people includ-
ing job seekers, employers and community in general.
Demonstrated ability to motivate/coach clients and staff to learn new skills and achieve positive outcomes.
Ability to meet deadlines, manage a varied client load and work under pressure.
Time management skills, ability to prioritize; strong organizational skills a must.
Demonstrated ability to take on a leadership role.
Advanced MS Office and database skills; ability to learn and navigate online technology platforms.
Knowledge of the local labour market trends and training/employment opportunities.
Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C and AED certificate or a wiliness to get one in the first 3 months of employ-
ment
Previous experience as a Marketing Coordinator, Sales Representative, Business Administrator, Recruiter or Talent
Acquisition Specialist, Job Developer, Case Manager, Career Counsellor or Advisor is considered an asset.
Competencies:
Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation
for the mission, vision and values of YMCA of Kamloops.
Service Attitude: Identifies needs and wants of members/participants as priority and responds in an effective and timely
manner to enhance every person’s Y experience.
Relationship Building: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
Welcoming: Treats everybody in a friendly and respectful manner. Creates a pleasant, user-friendly atmosphere. Goes
out of your way to make people feel at ease and makes an effort to learn the names of staff, volunteers, and clients.
Quality Focus—Ensures that services criteria for self, staff, and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to
provide excellent service delivery.
KamloopsY.ca 400 Battle Street, Kamloops BC
150 Wood Street, Kamloops BC
Competencies:
Commitment to Mission, Vision and Values: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation
for the mission, vision and values of YMCA of Kamloops.
Service Attitude: Identifies needs and wants of members/participants as priority and responds in an effective and timely
manner to enhance every person’s Y experience.
Relationship Building: Builds positive interactions both internally and externally to achieve work related goals.
Welcoming: Treats everybody in a friendly and respectful manner. Creates a pleasant, user-friendly atmosphere. Goes
out of your way to make people feel at ease and makes an effort to learn the names of staff, volunteers, and clients.
Quality Focus—Ensures that services criteria for self, staff, and programs are set, reviewed and surpassed regularly to
provide excellent service delivery.
About the Y
The Kamloops Community YMCA-YWCA has been a pillar of the community for over five decades offering a wide range
of programs for the community no matter the age or stage of participants. Our vision includes our community being
vibrant and inclusive because children, youth and adults are healthy, connected, supported and engaged. We are dedi-
cated to living into our Y values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusivity. We believe in the potential of
people that all individuals have the ability to succeed and are the drivers of their own success. We aim to support the
people we serve, as well as our employees in lifelong learning, personal growth and wellbeing.
The Kamloops Y strives to offer competitive wages and benefits for our staff. All permanent staff at the Kamloops Y re-
ceives a comprehensive, benefits package, pension plan, and supplemental benefits including ongoing professional de-
velopment, Y membership for employees and their families, an Employee and Family Assistance program to support
the well-being of each of our staff.
Application Process:
No phone calls.
Please apply via email with cover letter and resume, to:
E-mail: [email protected]
All candidates must adhere to the YMCA Child Protection Policies and
Procedures:
- Please note that a satisfactory criminal reference check must be received prior to starting employment.
Y Employment Opportunities
KamloopsY.ca 400 Battle Street, Kamloops BC
150 Wood Street, Kamloops BC
Application Deadline:
on-going until filled