Employment Specialist - Buxton Consulting Ltd

Full time position – Fraser Valley, BC

Provide Skills Training Employment services including:

• Working with individuals with complex barriers and a broad range of cultural backgrounds

• Intake and assessments; action plan development; pre-employment services, supports and coaching; job search assistance; indigenous cultural components

• Develop Skills Training plans

• Coordinate Employment Experience Services: wage subsidy; direct employer supports; post job placement supports

• Provide accessible and inclusive one to one meetings and group workshops in person, by phone and through virtual technology methods

• Administration of participant financial supports

• Liaise actively with employer and community partners.

• Conduct outreach with community service organizations

• Assist in completing reports and evaluations

• Demonstrated computer skills, proficient in MS Office suite

• Observe confidentiality and demonstrate ethical standards

 Education/Skills/Experience:

·         A minimum of 2 years’ acquired experience 

·         Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline

Other Qualifications:

·         Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and reliable vehicle with a clean driver’s abstract

·         Vulnerable sector criminal record check

·         Facilitation experience would be an asset

 Competitive wages. Four weeks’ vacation plus 5 sick days.

Extended Health Benefits including: Life insurance, Accidental D and D, Extended Health, Dental, Prescriptions, Health and Wellness telemedicine 24/7 medical doctor and Mental Health Support.

 Please submit resume and cover letter to admin.headoffice@buxtonconsulting.org

We thank you for your interest in employment with Buxton Consulting, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Position will be posted until filled.