Details:
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North Island Employment is currently accepting applications for a full-time, in-office Wage Subsidy Coordinator based in our Campbell River office but servicing the entire North Island. This is an excellent opportunity to work in an exciting, client-centered career with an award winning organization! As a diverse and inclusive employer we are always open to hearing from anyone interested in the great work we do with our clients and the community!
The Role…
Reporting to the Regional Manager, Employer Services, the Wage Subsidy Coordinator will work collaboratively with other members of the WorkBC Client Service Team to deliver the wage subsidy program to support eligible workers in attaching to opportunities for paid work experience and on-the-job learning as a means to build skills and achieve sustainable employment. This position will be responsible for securing, negotiating, and monitoring wage subsidy placements with employers for eligible clients.
The candidate will be dynamic, detail-oriented and work effectively with area job seekers and employers. The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills combined with strong reporting and document management skills.
This position is responsible for taking personal initiative for staying up to date and following WorkBC Policy and ICM requirements to ensure accurate data entry and documentation standards.
Qualifications & Experience:
• 3-5 years’ experience working in the employment services industry, or relevant industry.
• Experience in human resources, payroll processing, and training is preferred.
• Excellent working knowledge of BC Employment Standards, WorkSafe BC and labour laws.
• Experience and/or training in facilitating group based workshops.
• Strong technology and computer skills associated with scheduling software, database management, group facilitation, case management, and MS Office.
• Experience marketing and promoting programs and services.
• Advanced keyboarding skills and ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute.
• Through knowledge of the local labour market and challenges faced by job seekers and employers.
• Knowledge of programs available to employers to support with recruitment, retention and training.
• Ability and willingness to travel throughout the Vancouver Island North region (driver’s license required).
• Awareness/experience with customized employment and job development/job coaching services would be an asset
• Certification as a Career Development Professional (CCDP) or actively working towards certification.
• A post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. career development; human resource management; business administration; marketing; human services).
• A criminal record check will be required and employment will be contingent on the result of this check being such that security clearance to work in the Integrated Case Management System can be approved.