Job Developer / Facilitator (Reboot-CEF)
Location : New Westminster Campus. Salary Range : $30.91–$33.46 per hour (placement on pay scale based on qualifications and experience).
The Role : The Job Developer / Facilitator supports youth participants in Reboot‑CEF—a career‑exploration program for marginalized youth offered by the Training Group, supported by the Children’s Education Fund. The position involves helping participants identify sustainable, long‑term career paths aligned with their skills, interests, and life goals and delivering the Reboot curriculum to a cohort group. Reboot‑CEF is not an immediate employment program; it focuses on career aspirations, educational requirements, and strategies to achieve those goals.
Key Responsibilities
Participant Recruitment and Intake
- Host information sessions
- Participate in intake interviews and informal assessments to determine program suitability
Facilitation
Deliver Reboot career‑development workshops per the program curriculumInformational Interview StrategiesJob Search Strategies, including résumé and cover‑letter development, interview skills, email writing, and networkingCommunity Resources and Wraparound SupportsIndividual Support
Provide one‑on‑one coaching and supportRefer participants to community supports as neededConduct post‑program follow‑up to support ongoing career developmentEmployer and Community Outreach
Coordinate informational interviews with employers and professionals based on participants’ occupational interestsOrganize guest‑speaker workshops featuring employers and community organizationsAdministration
Complete and submit reports as required by the project agreementConduct and review participant evaluations at regular intervalsTeam Collaboration
Participate in team meetings, strategic planning, and program reviewsFoster a respectful and collaborative work environmentCollaborate with the program facilitator to accommodate participant needs and support program deliveryQuality Assurance
Contribute to the development of the ISO program guideAdhere to the Training Group’s Quality Management System (ISO 9001 : 2015)Other Duties
Perform miscellaneous duties as requiredQualifications & Eligibility
Minimum 2 years post‑secondary education in social services or a related field, or a combination of relevant education and experienceMinimum 2 years’ experience in facilitation, career development and employment servicesUnderstanding of employment barriers faced by vulnerable populationsAbility to engage effectively with youth in both online and in‑person settingsKnowledge of current economic conditions and labour market trendsExperience facilitating workshops for diverse populationsProven ability to meet targeted outcomesStrong organizational and time‑management skillsAbility to assess employment readiness informallyExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to network with employers and professional associationsEstablished employer network is an assetProficiency in internet research, Microsoft Office, and social mediaAbility to work effectively in an interdisciplinary team and adapt to changing circumstancesWillingness to travel within the Lower MainlandSatisfactory completion of a vulnerable‑persons criminal record check (a criminal record does not automatically disqualify applicants)Preferred
Certified Career Development PractitionerSkills for Success Practitioner CertificateAdditional Information
This contract position is 40 hours per week at the New Westminster campus. Working hours : Monday to Friday, 8 : 00 am–4 : 00 pm.
Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. We welcome all people to apply, including those from groups experiencing inequity, such as Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and / or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status and parental status.
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