/ hour (
$31.25/hr to $35.00/hr
) Details
Payroll & HR Administrator
Position Summary
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll & HR Administrator is responsible for processing full-cycle payroll for unionized and non-unionized staff, administering benefits, WCB reporting, and maintaining employee records. The role also supports management with HR functions such as onboarding, offboarding, and liaising with injury management partners to exchange necessary information. This is a key role that ensures our employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees while ensuring compliance with the Employment Standards Act and Collective Agreement.
• Accurately process timecards and update payroll records in Rise and JobBoss.
• Ensure employee data is accurate and consistently updated across all systems and spreadsheets.
• Investigate and resolve benefits and payroll issues, including discrepancies in time reporting, deductions, or pay calculations.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries with clarity and patience, fostering positive relationships across the organization.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts to support month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of all government remittances and support year-end reconciliation and reporting requirements, including T4s.
• Gather, track, and report payroll data for management, supporting decision-making and internal reporting requirements.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including ROEs and benefits enrollment.
• Track and report WCB claims, premiums, and workplace incidents.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with injury management partners to support effective case coordination.
• Participate as a designated member of the safety committee, provide ongoing administrative support for its activities and documentation.
Competencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a resourceful and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a commitment to supporting team success.
• Adaptable and responsive to shifting priorities and evolving demands.
Why Choose T-MAR Industries Ltd:
• T-MAR Ideals: Respect each other, Trust each other, and Give a shit.
• On-site in Campbell River
• Monday to Friday schedule
• 25 hours per week with ability to work additional hours during payroll processing weeks
• $31.25/hr to $35.00/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Progressive, well-established local company that cares about employees and the community
Position Summary
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll & HR Administrator is responsible for processing full-cycle payroll for unionized and non-unionized staff, administering benefits, WCB reporting, and maintaining employee records. The role also supports management with HR functions such as onboarding, offboarding, and liaising with injury management partners to exchange necessary information. This is a key role that ensures our employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Key Responsibilities
• Prepare and process bi-weekly payroll for union and non-union employees while ensuring compliance with the Employment Standards Act and Collective Agreement.
• Accurately process timecards and update payroll records in Rise and JobBoss.
• Ensure employee data is accurate and consistently updated across all systems and spreadsheets.
• Investigate and resolve benefits and payroll issues, including discrepancies in time reporting, deductions, or pay calculations.
• Respond to payroll and benefits inquiries with clarity and patience, fostering positive relationships across the organization.
• Prepare and maintain accurate payroll journal entries and reconcile payroll-related general ledger accounts to support month-end and year-end financial reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy and timely submission of all government remittances and support year-end reconciliation and reporting requirements, including T4s.
• Gather, track, and report payroll data for management, supporting decision-making and internal reporting requirements.
• Support onboarding and offboarding processes, including ROEs and benefits enrollment.
• Track and report WCB claims, premiums, and workplace incidents.
• Ensure timely and accurate communication with injury management partners to support effective case coordination.
• Participate as a designated member of the safety committee, provide ongoing administrative support for its activities and documentation.
Competencies
• Strong problem-solving skills with a resourceful and solution-oriented approach to challenges.
• Exceptional attention to detail, time management, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Positive, collaborative attitude with a commitment to supporting team success.
• Adaptable and responsive to shifting priorities and evolving demands.
Why Choose T-MAR Industries Ltd:
• T-MAR Ideals: Respect each other, Trust each other, and Give a shit.
• On-site in Campbell River
• Monday to Friday schedule
• 25 hours per week with ability to work additional hours during payroll processing weeks
• $31.25/hr to $35.00/hr
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Progressive, well-established local company that cares about employees and the community
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications & Education
• 3+ years of payroll and HR administration experience, ideally in a unionized or multi-province environment.
• Diploma in Business Administration or related post-secondary education preferred; PCP certification (or working toward) is an asset.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and ERP software.
• Strong Excel skills with experience managing complex spreadsheets.
• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and benefit programs.
• 3+ years of payroll and HR administration experience, ideally in a unionized or multi-province environment.
• Diploma in Business Administration or related post-secondary education preferred; PCP certification (or working toward) is an asset.
• Proficiency with payroll systems and ERP software.
• Strong Excel skills with experience managing complex spreadsheets.
• Solid understanding of Canadian payroll legislation and benefit programs.
/ hour (
$40
) Details
Camp Work
Qualifications & Experience
Experienced Log Loader/Hoechucker required for a well established Logging Company.
Preference will be given to those with previous BC Coastal Logging Experience.
Preference will be given to those with previous BC Coastal Logging Experience.
/ hour (
$70,000.00
) Details
Looking for an experienced Chef Manager to run the kitchen starting in Sept/Oct.
Quality control, expedite, call the line, ensure kitchen workers are staying productive, cleaning and keeping kitchen organized.
We are opened 4 days a week for 10 months of the year, so this is a nice position for an experienced chef manager. 3 days off for most of the year. No ordering, no scheduling, just keep things clean, organized, functioning, and professional.
Position to start after the summer. Email me today.
Quality control, expedite, call the line, ensure kitchen workers are staying productive, cleaning and keeping kitchen organized.
We are opened 4 days a week for 10 months of the year, so this is a nice position for an experienced chef manager. 3 days off for most of the year. No ordering, no scheduling, just keep things clean, organized, functioning, and professional.
Position to start after the summer. Email me today.
Qualifications & Experience
Previous Chef and or Kitchen Manager experience required.
/ hour (
Starting at $34/hr
) Details
Position is part-time or full-time depending on candidate.
Monday-Friday.
Michael Oviatt Trucking is an owner/operated company working out of the Campbell River area.
Monday-Friday.
Michael Oviatt Trucking is an owner/operated company working out of the Campbell River area.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum 5 years Truck & Pup experience
- Clean drivers abstract
- Able to take care of day to day maintenance
- Clean drivers abstract
- Able to take care of day to day maintenance
/ hour (
$30.75 To $35.29 Hourly
) Details
Youth Justice Worker
$30.75 To $35.29 Hourly
This position includes a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefit package, enrolment in our defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan), and three weeks of paid vacation.
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and at our organization on an ongoing basis.
The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
This position is open to applicants of all genders.
This position requires union membership and the completion of two criminal record checks.
All union JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on number of hours worked.
Job Description
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
35/hr per week
Join Our Talent Community
The Youth Justice Worker provides support, supervision, and service co-ordination to youth and their families referred by local probation officers in accordance with Ministry guidelines. The focus is on assisting the youth in developing healthy functioning in education, work, family, and community settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully a program worker must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepare, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the supervising probation officer, a detailed plan of supervision and support activities within a set time frame.
• Monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of community supervision, including, where applicable, random and periodic curfew checks.
• Report all known instances of the young person's non-compliance with the conditions of community supervision to the supervising probation officer or directly to the police, the latter being subject to locally established protocols or pre-authorized approval of the supervising probation officer.
• May be required to provide a statement and/or appear in court as a witness.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings to accommodate program and client needs.
• Support the young person's participation in required or voluntary rehabilitation and intervention programs, e.g. addictions counselling, youth forensic treatment, Youth Substance Abuse Management Program, Youth Violence Intervention Program, life skills, social skills, etc.
• Assist the young person in complying with reparative conditions of the court order such as community or personal service, compensation or apology to the victim.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parent/caregivers, providing advice and assistance, including a range of counselling techniques, mediation and, as required, crisis intervention in order to maintain family integrity and residence stability.
• Identify, introduce, and integrate recreational, social and/or cultural activities,
• which will support the young person’s participation in such activities and facilitate the young person’s disengagement from anti-social peers and activities.
• Act as an advocate, mentor, and pro-social role model to the young person.
• Facilitate and support the young person's ongoing participation in school, training or employment.
• Link the young person with ongoing, non-governmental community supports, e.g. community mentors, volunteers, church groups, youth support groups, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the supervising probation officer, young person, parents/caregivers, and all relevant professionals and service providers involved with the young person through integrated case management.
• Work within a team model; however, program delivery warrants working alone without constant supervision.
• Provide the supervising probation officer with monthly reports and immediate notification about critical incidents.
• Represent the agency in the community when required, and maintain healthy relationships with other helping organizations, and the community at large.
• Offer and receive support to and from co-workers as part of a team providing integrated, holistic services to youth and families.
• Follow policy and procedures, complete reports, and attend meetings as required by the Ministry for Children and Family Development and The John Howard Society of North Island.
Diversity
The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including, but not limited by, those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets.
$30.75 To $35.29 Hourly
This position includes a comprehensive 100% employer-paid benefit package, enrolment in our defined benefit pension plan (Municipal Pension Plan), and three weeks of paid vacation.
Applicants must be authorized to work in Canada and at our organization on an ongoing basis.
The John Howard Society of North Island is an employment equity employer.
This position is open to applicants of all genders.
This position requires union membership and the completion of two criminal record checks.
All union JJEP/Paraprofessional positions are subject to wage grid levels. Positions begin at Step 1 and are increased to Steps 2 through 4 based on number of hours worked.
Job Description
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
35/hr per week
Join Our Talent Community
The Youth Justice Worker provides support, supervision, and service co-ordination to youth and their families referred by local probation officers in accordance with Ministry guidelines. The focus is on assisting the youth in developing healthy functioning in education, work, family, and community settings.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform the job successfully a program worker must be able to perform consistently each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.
• Prepare, in consultation with and subject to the approval of the supervising probation officer, a detailed plan of supervision and support activities within a set time frame.
• Monitor compliance with the terms and conditions of community supervision, including, where applicable, random and periodic curfew checks.
• Report all known instances of the young person's non-compliance with the conditions of community supervision to the supervising probation officer or directly to the police, the latter being subject to locally established protocols or pre-authorized approval of the supervising probation officer.
• May be required to provide a statement and/or appear in court as a witness.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and evenings to accommodate program and client needs.
• Support the young person's participation in required or voluntary rehabilitation and intervention programs, e.g. addictions counselling, youth forensic treatment, Youth Substance Abuse Management Program, Youth Violence Intervention Program, life skills, social skills, etc.
• Assist the young person in complying with reparative conditions of the court order such as community or personal service, compensation or apology to the victim.
• Maintain ongoing contact with parent/caregivers, providing advice and assistance, including a range of counselling techniques, mediation and, as required, crisis intervention in order to maintain family integrity and residence stability.
• Identify, introduce, and integrate recreational, social and/or cultural activities,
• which will support the young person’s participation in such activities and facilitate the young person’s disengagement from anti-social peers and activities.
• Act as an advocate, mentor, and pro-social role model to the young person.
• Facilitate and support the young person's ongoing participation in school, training or employment.
• Link the young person with ongoing, non-governmental community supports, e.g. community mentors, volunteers, church groups, youth support groups, etc.
• Work collaboratively with the supervising probation officer, young person, parents/caregivers, and all relevant professionals and service providers involved with the young person through integrated case management.
• Work within a team model; however, program delivery warrants working alone without constant supervision.
• Provide the supervising probation officer with monthly reports and immediate notification about critical incidents.
• Represent the agency in the community when required, and maintain healthy relationships with other helping organizations, and the community at large.
• Offer and receive support to and from co-workers as part of a team providing integrated, holistic services to youth and families.
• Follow policy and procedures, complete reports, and attend meetings as required by the Ministry for Children and Family Development and The John Howard Society of North Island.
Diversity
The John Howard Society of North Island welcomes applications from all qualified applicants including, but not limited by, those of any gender, race, orientation, or disability. Multilingual skills and multicultural competence are assets.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications
The requirements listed below detail the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Education and Experience
• Two (2) year diploma in a related human/social services field
• Driving is required to attend meetings and to enable contact with youth/familie sat home or in the community. The worker must have a valid driver's licence and safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.
• Two (2) years related experience which should include:
• Experience in providing support and supervision to high-risk youth who may be violent and may be participating in a non-voluntary program in a community based setting
• Experience in providing crisis intervention
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and youth corrections
Case Management Skills
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and co-operatively in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of, and experience in, involving families, community, youth corrections, and other systems in case planning with youth
• Knowledge and experience with case recording practices
• Knowledge and experience with referral, screening, and case conferencing practices
• Knowledge of community resources for youth and families
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Other Skills and Abilities
• Worker must:
• Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
• Have the ability to accept the differences they will find among their clients.
• Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.
• Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members ,including referring authorities.
• Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• Worker must have the ability to recognize persons with special needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
• Have basic computer and Internet skills.
Other Job Requirements
• The program worker may be involved in coordinating and/or participating in activities with youth, which include physical, outdoor or other active elements.
• Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal.
• The program worker will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. The program worker will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations and guidelines set out by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
The requirements listed below detail the knowledge, skill and/or ability required to perform the essential duties of the job.
Education and Experience
• Two (2) year diploma in a related human/social services field
• Driving is required to attend meetings and to enable contact with youth/familie sat home or in the community. The worker must have a valid driver's licence and safe, reliable transportation, and must obtain appropriate insurance as per Society policy.
• Two (2) years related experience which should include:
• Experience in providing support and supervision to high-risk youth who may be violent and may be participating in a non-voluntary program in a community based setting
• Experience in providing crisis intervention
• Knowledge of, and experience with, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and youth corrections
Case Management Skills
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and co-operatively in a team setting
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of, and experience in, involving families, community, youth corrections, and other systems in case planning with youth
• Knowledge and experience with case recording practices
• Knowledge and experience with referral, screening, and case conferencing practices
• Knowledge of community resources for youth and families
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Other Skills and Abilities
• Worker must:
• Demonstrate a level of cultural sensitivity and understanding of the client population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.
• Have the ability to form a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families in which they are helped to gain skills and confidence to address any issues and problems they face.
• Have the ability to accept the differences they will find among their clients.
• Accept clients’ rights to self-determination and individuality, and must not discriminate on the basis of Indigenous identity, race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, socio-economic status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or age.
• Have a positive conviction about the capacity of people to grow and change.
• Have the ability to work respectfully in partnership with other team members ,including referring authorities.
• Recognize the value of a nurturing family as the ideal environment for a person.
• Worker must have the ability to recognize persons with special needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Have the ability to set limits and maintain the helping role for the practitioner and to intervene appropriately to meet the needs of the persons served or other family members.
• Have basic computer and Internet skills.
Other Job Requirements
• The program worker may be involved in coordinating and/or participating in activities with youth, which include physical, outdoor or other active elements.
• Two completed, acceptable criminal record checks, one from the Criminal Records Review Program through the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General and one from the Canadian Criminal Record Search of the RCMP National Repository of Criminal Records, the Canadian Police Information Centre, and the Police Information Portal.
• The program worker will follow the Code of Ethics and the Mission Statement of The John Howard Society of North Island. The program worker will also abide by the relevant rules and regulations and guidelines set out by the Ministry for Children and Family Development.
/ hour
Details
Position Available Immediately.
Qualifications & Experience
• Level b welder minimum
• Shipyard experience an asset
• Must be proficient in steel & aluminum welding
• Must be able to read plans and follow instructions
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions & work well with others
• Must be physically fit
• References required
• Shipyard experience an asset
• Must be proficient in steel & aluminum welding
• Must be able to read plans and follow instructions
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions & work well with others
• Must be physically fit
• References required
/ hour
Details
General Contracting/Construction company looking for qualified and experienced rebar/rod buster installers. Primary work in marine, commercial and multi-family residential construction. Job sites primarily in Campbell River extending to the Comox Valley and surrounding area.
Qualifications & Experience
All employees required to have own transportation, tool belt, basic tools and PPE. Looking for individuals who are dependable, work well as a team and have excellent work ethic and safety standards. Must have at least 3 years experience in the construction industry with emphasis on rebar installation.
/ hour
Details
• Remote, full service logging camp providing professional food service and accommodations
• Company transport in / out from Campbell River
• Rotating schedule, i.e. one in and two weeks out
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Company transport in / out from Campbell River
• Rotating schedule, i.e. one in and two weeks out
• Competitive wages and benefits
Qualifications & Experience
• Food services and cleaning experience recommended
• Food safe certification required
• First aid certification an asset
• Flexibility in availability, self-directed, organized, confident, must be able to lift minimum 25 lbs., physically demanding position
• Food safe certification required
• First aid certification an asset
• Flexibility in availability, self-directed, organized, confident, must be able to lift minimum 25 lbs., physically demanding position
/ hour (
$37.46
) Details
*POSITON BASED OUT OF NORTHERN VANCOUVER ISLAND- PORT MCNEILL *
*Accommodations Provided
*Work Shift: Monday to Friday
*Accommodations Provided
*Work Shift: Monday to Friday
Qualifications & Experience
*Previous Chasing experience an asset
*Must be in excellent physical shape
*Must have chain saw experience
*Must be able to physically lift at least 90lbs
*Level 3 Tickets an asset
*Must be reliable, hard working and safety oriented
*Must possess a valid drivers license.
*Must be in excellent physical shape
*Must have chain saw experience
*Must be able to physically lift at least 90lbs
*Level 3 Tickets an asset
*Must be reliable, hard working and safety oriented
*Must possess a valid drivers license.
/ hour (
$29.71-$31.52
) Details
Youth Employment Specialist
Reports to: Regional Manager, Client Services
Hours: As per the Offer of Employment
Salary: $29.71-$31.52
Who you are…
As a professional you pride yourself on the following attributes:
You genuinely enjoy working with a diverse range of youth and can easily engage youth with
complex challenges/needs and keep them engaged
You strongly support and promote inclusion and diversity
You have a positive conviction about others’ rights to self-determination, the capacity of people to
grow and change and are committed to empowering youth to gain skills and confidence.
You have a strong understanding of mental health, wellness strategies, barriers to employment and
resources.
Your collaborative approach and teamwork skills make people want to work with you.
You have strong communication skills and a strength-based approach.
You are a dynamic, energetic individual that enjoys working with community, education and
employers and helping people connect to opportunities.
You love learning and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
You embrace variety and value applying creative solutions
You are organized and have the ability to consistently manage your time.
You love to learn new technologies, programs, and policies.
You have excellent data management and documentation skills.
The Role…
This role is part of a province-wide initiative that uses innovative, evidence-based approaches to delivering
integrated youth services in BC. The Youth Employment Specialist position reports to Regional Manager,
Client Services and provides comprehensive employment services through Foundry Work and Education
program to youth aged 15 – 24 years who are accessing services at Foundry Port Hardy (North Island
Crisis and Counselling) and/or through NIEFS WorkBC Employment Services. The role includes engaging
youth in determining employment and education needs, service planning, facilitation, supported referrals,
ongoing employment counselling and support, job development, job coaching and job maintenance that
improves employability and supports ongoing employment and/or education outcomes. This position will
support youth in their journey towards sustained employment or education through various service delivery
channels including in-person, outreach and virtual. Utilizing a client-centered approach the individual will
work alongside clients to identify strengths, skills and abilities and address barriers to the achievement of
employment, education and community connection goals. This position is also responsible for taking
personal initiative for staying up to date and following both Foundry and NIEFS policies to ensure client
confidentiality, accurate data entry and documentation standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with youth to assess their employment, education and employability goals, needs, challenges,
strengths and resources and develop a comprehensive plan to address employment, education,
life skills and other employment-related goals to find/maintain work, enter or return to education,
enhance employability and achieve independence.
Provide coaching/counselling and facilitate individualized sessions and group workshops to youth
to develop employability skills and to support them to achieve independence in key areas:
o Job search – including but not limited to setting employment goals, job targets, resume
writing, approaching employers, applying for work & job search techniques, interview skills,
effective references, appropriate social media boundaries for job search.
o Career planning & Goal Setting – including but not limited to personal planning and goal
setting, career assessment, career and education planning and research, how to get the
training, education or skills you need to work.
o Employability Life skills - including but not limited to personal leadership, motivation,
interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, teamwork, healthy work
relationships, time management, stress, self-care, personal and workplace health and
safety, healthy lifestyle choices, and work-life balance.
o Independent Living Skills - including but not limited to budgeting, financial planning for
moving out, living on your own, education, employment, personal goals, housing search,
good tenant competencies, banking, nutrition, and community knowledge.
Coordinate employment-related services and supports and provide client-centered, effective and
collaborative case management including:
o Strengths-based goal setting & action planning around employment -employability skills;
o Engagement, support and monitoring youths’ participation in employment services and
progress towards their employment, employability, education or independent living goals;
o Coordinating services and assisting youth to navigate through services and systems;
o Liaison and consultation with others on the youth’s Foundry Staff Team including
involvement in case planning and case conferences as needed;
o Assess and/or refer youth in need of employment-related diagnostic or disability supports
and other specialized services;
o Assess and arrange for employment-related financial supports such as transportation,
work gear and short-term certification courses such as Emergency 1st Aid, Foodsafe,
WHIMIS, etc
o Provide follow up services once client has achieved independence, education/training or
employment;
o Document, report and maintain case records of contacts, services delivered and outcomes
achieved (including best practices and success stories) as required by law and as specified
by Foundry, NIEFS and WorkBC Employment Services and associated funding
organizations.
Engage with businesses to promote the hiring of youth and facilitate employment opportunities
based on youth’s interests and goals. Support youth to successfully find and maintain meaningful
employment through proactive Job Development services including marketing, networking and
Job Coaching support as needed. Collaborate with youth and employers to create on-the-job
training plans and strategies for thriving in the world of work.
Develop relationships with community service providers, educational institutions and stakeholders
to facilitate holistic integrated service delivery characterized with a ‘warm’ referral process where
youth’s self-determination is prioritized.
Other related duties as required.
Reports to: Regional Manager, Client Services
Hours: As per the Offer of Employment
Salary: $29.71-$31.52
Who you are…
As a professional you pride yourself on the following attributes:
You genuinely enjoy working with a diverse range of youth and can easily engage youth with
complex challenges/needs and keep them engaged
You strongly support and promote inclusion and diversity
You have a positive conviction about others’ rights to self-determination, the capacity of people to
grow and change and are committed to empowering youth to gain skills and confidence.
You have a strong understanding of mental health, wellness strategies, barriers to employment and
resources.
Your collaborative approach and teamwork skills make people want to work with you.
You have strong communication skills and a strength-based approach.
You are a dynamic, energetic individual that enjoys working with community, education and
employers and helping people connect to opportunities.
You love learning and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
You embrace variety and value applying creative solutions
You are organized and have the ability to consistently manage your time.
You love to learn new technologies, programs, and policies.
You have excellent data management and documentation skills.
The Role…
This role is part of a province-wide initiative that uses innovative, evidence-based approaches to delivering
integrated youth services in BC. The Youth Employment Specialist position reports to Regional Manager,
Client Services and provides comprehensive employment services through Foundry Work and Education
program to youth aged 15 – 24 years who are accessing services at Foundry Port Hardy (North Island
Crisis and Counselling) and/or through NIEFS WorkBC Employment Services. The role includes engaging
youth in determining employment and education needs, service planning, facilitation, supported referrals,
ongoing employment counselling and support, job development, job coaching and job maintenance that
improves employability and supports ongoing employment and/or education outcomes. This position will
support youth in their journey towards sustained employment or education through various service delivery
channels including in-person, outreach and virtual. Utilizing a client-centered approach the individual will
work alongside clients to identify strengths, skills and abilities and address barriers to the achievement of
employment, education and community connection goals. This position is also responsible for taking
personal initiative for staying up to date and following both Foundry and NIEFS policies to ensure client
confidentiality, accurate data entry and documentation standards.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Work with youth to assess their employment, education and employability goals, needs, challenges,
strengths and resources and develop a comprehensive plan to address employment, education,
life skills and other employment-related goals to find/maintain work, enter or return to education,
enhance employability and achieve independence.
Provide coaching/counselling and facilitate individualized sessions and group workshops to youth
to develop employability skills and to support them to achieve independence in key areas:
o Job search – including but not limited to setting employment goals, job targets, resume
writing, approaching employers, applying for work & job search techniques, interview skills,
effective references, appropriate social media boundaries for job search.
o Career planning & Goal Setting – including but not limited to personal planning and goal
setting, career assessment, career and education planning and research, how to get the
training, education or skills you need to work.
o Employability Life skills - including but not limited to personal leadership, motivation,
interpersonal communication, conflict resolution, problem solving, teamwork, healthy work
relationships, time management, stress, self-care, personal and workplace health and
safety, healthy lifestyle choices, and work-life balance.
o Independent Living Skills - including but not limited to budgeting, financial planning for
moving out, living on your own, education, employment, personal goals, housing search,
good tenant competencies, banking, nutrition, and community knowledge.
Coordinate employment-related services and supports and provide client-centered, effective and
collaborative case management including:
o Strengths-based goal setting & action planning around employment -employability skills;
o Engagement, support and monitoring youths’ participation in employment services and
progress towards their employment, employability, education or independent living goals;
o Coordinating services and assisting youth to navigate through services and systems;
o Liaison and consultation with others on the youth’s Foundry Staff Team including
involvement in case planning and case conferences as needed;
o Assess and/or refer youth in need of employment-related diagnostic or disability supports
and other specialized services;
o Assess and arrange for employment-related financial supports such as transportation,
work gear and short-term certification courses such as Emergency 1st Aid, Foodsafe,
WHIMIS, etc
o Provide follow up services once client has achieved independence, education/training or
employment;
o Document, report and maintain case records of contacts, services delivered and outcomes
achieved (including best practices and success stories) as required by law and as specified
by Foundry, NIEFS and WorkBC Employment Services and associated funding
organizations.
Engage with businesses to promote the hiring of youth and facilitate employment opportunities
based on youth’s interests and goals. Support youth to successfully find and maintain meaningful
employment through proactive Job Development services including marketing, networking and
Job Coaching support as needed. Collaborate with youth and employers to create on-the-job
training plans and strategies for thriving in the world of work.
Develop relationships with community service providers, educational institutions and stakeholders
to facilitate holistic integrated service delivery characterized with a ‘warm’ referral process where
youth’s self-determination is prioritized.
Other related duties as required.
Qualifications & Experience
Qualifications – preferred mix of knowledge, skills, experience and education:
Experience working directly with youth (including those with complex challenges) in counselling,
coaching or mentoring roles in the employment, education or human service sector
Experience working with a diverse range of clients including in-person, outreach & virtual services
A post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. child and youth, career or
employment development, vocational rehabilitation, community support, social work, psychology,
sociology, human services, counselling, education or human resource management).
Collaborative, flexible team player able to work with and within a wide range of community, social
service, healthcare and education professionals and settings
Skilled in group facilitation and comfortable interacting in public and community
Certification as a Career Development Professional (CCDP) would be an asset or willingness to
pursue training and steps to gain CCDP certification
Comfortable using technology and highly proficient digital skills for assisting youth with online job
search, education planning, facilitating groups and meetings, email, Microsoft Office applications
including advanced keyboarding and data entry into case management databases
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required to transport youth on a regular basis
Work schedule is usually Mon – Fri daytime hours but need to be available to work occasionally
into the evening or on a weekend
A vulnerable sector criminal record check is required - employment is contingent on the results
This position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as Foundry is a public health facility
Key Competencies:
Values. Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement NIEFS’s values of
excellence, diversity, and respect.
Integrity & Ethics. Ensures integrity in personal and organizational practices and professional
behavior. Builds a respectful and client-centered workplace committed to maintaining privacy and
confidentiality.
Innovation. Thinks creatively; is open to new ideas and technologies. Is committed to developing
effective and new approaches to service excellence. Is flexible and adaptable to meeting everchanging
demands of clients, funders, employers, and other community stakeholders.
Accountability. Accepts and creates a culture of accountability; fosters personal growth; takes
personal ownership and initiative. Is self-aware and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing
learning and continual improvement in a highly complex environment.
Engagement. Shows passion for the job and the mission of North Island Employment.
Effective Communication. Fosters open communication, actively listens to others, speaks
effectively and respectfully, and prepares written communication so that messages are clearly
understood.
Organized & Efficient. Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organized way. Follows policy,
directions and procedures and ensures deliverables are met on time and according to agreed
standards.
Relationship Building. Builds strong working relationships with individuals, service providers and
businesses in the community to foster a spirit of collaboration, spread awareness of services and
create a foundation for working relationships.
Experience working directly with youth (including those with complex challenges) in counselling,
coaching or mentoring roles in the employment, education or human service sector
Experience working with a diverse range of clients including in-person, outreach & virtual services
A post-secondary certificate, degree, or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. child and youth, career or
employment development, vocational rehabilitation, community support, social work, psychology,
sociology, human services, counselling, education or human resource management).
Collaborative, flexible team player able to work with and within a wide range of community, social
service, healthcare and education professionals and settings
Skilled in group facilitation and comfortable interacting in public and community
Certification as a Career Development Professional (CCDP) would be an asset or willingness to
pursue training and steps to gain CCDP certification
Comfortable using technology and highly proficient digital skills for assisting youth with online job
search, education planning, facilitating groups and meetings, email, Microsoft Office applications
including advanced keyboarding and data entry into case management databases
Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required to transport youth on a regular basis
Work schedule is usually Mon – Fri daytime hours but need to be available to work occasionally
into the evening or on a weekend
A vulnerable sector criminal record check is required - employment is contingent on the results
This position requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination as Foundry is a public health facility
Key Competencies:
Values. Behaves consistently with clear personal values that complement NIEFS’s values of
excellence, diversity, and respect.
Integrity & Ethics. Ensures integrity in personal and organizational practices and professional
behavior. Builds a respectful and client-centered workplace committed to maintaining privacy and
confidentiality.
Innovation. Thinks creatively; is open to new ideas and technologies. Is committed to developing
effective and new approaches to service excellence. Is flexible and adaptable to meeting everchanging
demands of clients, funders, employers, and other community stakeholders.
Accountability. Accepts and creates a culture of accountability; fosters personal growth; takes
personal ownership and initiative. Is self-aware and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing
learning and continual improvement in a highly complex environment.
Engagement. Shows passion for the job and the mission of North Island Employment.
Effective Communication. Fosters open communication, actively listens to others, speaks
effectively and respectfully, and prepares written communication so that messages are clearly
understood.
Organized & Efficient. Plans ahead and works in a systematic and organized way. Follows policy,
directions and procedures and ensures deliverables are met on time and according to agreed
standards.
Relationship Building. Builds strong working relationships with individuals, service providers and
businesses in the community to foster a spirit of collaboration, spread awareness of services and
create a foundation for working relationships.