Employment Specialist

S.U.C.C.E.S.S.

. Provides employment counselling to newcomers and their family members to address individual employment needs and helps them make informed career decisions through online services .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeVancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$28 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in employment counseling for newcomers, including goal-setting, action planning, and delivering workshops on job search strategies. Proficient in utilizing databases for client documentation and maintaining accurate program statistics.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Employment CounselingCareer Development Practice CertificateLabour Market Information KnowledgeICARE ExperienceGroup Facilitation Skills

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Hard Skills

Employment Service DeliveryCase Management ProcessWorkshop ConductingResume WritingCover Letter WritingJob Search StrategiesInterview SkillsDatabase System ManagementInternet ResearchStatistics Preparation

Soft Skills

Verbal Communication SkillsWritten Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsActive Listening SkillsTime Management Skills

Tools & Technologies

MS Office SuiteICARE

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Social ScienceCareer Development Practice Certificate

Industry Keywords

Immigrant Job SeekersCultural Adjustment ChallengesEmployment SystemsWorkplace Culture of CanadaPre-Arrival Employment Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides employment counselling to newcomers and their family members to address individual employment needs and helps them make informed career decisions through online services
Provides consultation on foreign credential recognition process and alternative career planning
Assists clients in achieving employment outcomes through goal-setting, action planning and follow-up
Plans, organizes and delivers employment webinars focusing on labour market information, resume/cover letter writing, job search strategies, and interview skills
Works with Job Developer to deliver employer connection activities
Links clients to other IRCC funded pre-arrival employment programs for further support, as well as to connect clients with professional and regulatory bodies
Researches and assists in virtual recruitment activities, career talks and job fairs
Assists in the delivery of job search programs and reviews/edits resumes and cover letters
Participates in staff meetings for sharing information, coordinating activities, and improving efficiencies and effectiveness
Documents client needs, action items, progress notes and outcomes to a secure client database system and iCare for referral, report and evaluation purposes
Maintains and prepares current and accurate statistics and records to assist AEIP in meeting funder’s requirements in program monitoring, planning and budgeting
Performs other related duties as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Social Science
Career Development Practice Certificate or equivalent preferred
Experience in working with immigrant job seekers to Canada
Experience in one-on-one employment service delivery
Knowledge of case management process is an asset
Experience in conducting employment workshops
Knowledge of labour market information and resources in Canada
Knowledge of employment systems and workplace culture of Canada
iCARE experience an asset
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional languages are considered an asset
Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills
Excellent group facilitation skills
Excellent active listening skills
Excellent time and resource management skills
Excellent computer skills in MS Office Suite, internet research, and database system management
Ability to work independently as well as a great team player
Ability to work with individuals facing cultural adjustment challenges

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off ‘monthly wellness days’ (up to 12 days per year)
additional agency holidays (2 additional statutory holidays)
3 weeks annual vacation (starting) and up to 6 weeks (maximum)
company-funded pension (GRRSP)
extended health & dental plan
employee & family assistance programs
access to wellness programs