Facilitator

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Facilitator Posting Number 02342SA Location See Work Arrangements Grade or Pay Level - Salary Range $30.30 to $32.80 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience. Position Type Training Group Contract Employment Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Training Group Start Date 09/01/2024 End Date 08/31/2025 Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays Shift 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Arrangements
This position is 40 hours per week located at the WorkBC Langley and Aldergrove offices. Working hours are Monday to Friday but will require, on occasion, evening shifts (Until 6.30pm) and Saturdays (10:00am-3:00pm).

What Douglas Offers
DO what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best colleges even better.
The Role
Representing Douglas College at the Langley and Aldergrove WorkBC Centres , the Facilitator will deliver Job Search, Career Planning and other employment related workshops to individuals with varying education levels and barriers to employment. The Facilitator will create, deliver and evaluate workshops that are face-to-face and online.

Responsibilities

Facilitation:

•Develop and deliver face-to-face and on line workshops as required by the WorkBC Program. These will include: career planning, job search, life skills, Essential Skills and Employability skills;
•Develop respectful, collaborative relationships with clients using a client-centred and learning-outcomes focused approach;
•Provide coaching to address individual job search and career exploration needs during workshops;
•Monitor client attendance and progress in workshops;
•Provide written reports regarding client performance and progress; and
•Review and enhance curriculum on a regular basis to ensure information is current and client feedback is addressed.

Other Duties:

•Assist with Resource Room/Self-Serve clients as required;
•Assist the Centre Manager to coordinate and host special events;
•Provide support and backup coverage, including front desk coverage, when required;
•Work to the service level standards outlined by the Ministry of Social Development & Poverty Reduction; and
•Participate in the maintenance of DC's Quality Management System ( ISO 9001:2015).

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

•Confidence using a variety of Learning Management Systems for in person and online learning;
•Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with specialized populations;
•Strong customer service skills;
•Proven ability to perform database entry and research information via the Internet;
•Strong attention to detail with the ability to establish priorities, work to deadlines, and maintain well documented records;
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, training and career consulting experience;
•Experience with employment counseling and programs; and
•Facilitation experience with a focus on job search, career planning and labour market.

Desired Qualifications:

•Certified Career Development Practitioner;
•Job Club Leader Certification;
•Teaching degree in education.
•Recognized Life Skills Certification;
•Essential Skills Practitioner Training Certificate; and
•Provincial Instructors Diploma including a knowledge of Adult Learning principles considered an asset.

Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to 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.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 08/23/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
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