Back In Motion

POSITION TITLE: Employment Counsellor/Facilitator  

PROGRAM: WarehouseAbilities& Additional Employment Services support as needed

REPORTS TO: Program Manager

LOCATION: Richmond – Travel to BiM office locations, off-site certification facilities, and employer sites required

STATUS: 30 hours/week

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 30 hours per week (on occasion may be required to work weekends and evenings)

HOURLY RANGE: $27-30/hour

START DATE: ASAP

Program Overview:

• 9-week WarehouseAbilities training program delivered by Back in Motion Rehab Inc. and Universal Learning Institute
• Includes soft skills, essential skills, warehouse operations training, certifications, and hands-on experience
• Provides accessibility, employment readiness, and ongoing job search/retention support
• Designed for individuals with multiple employment barriers (including persons with disabilities)

Role Summary (Employment Counsellor/Facilitator):

• Supports participants from intake to program completion
• Conducts screening, assessments, and develops individualized training plans
• Facilitates cohort-based workshops (employment readiness, life skills, job search)
• Provides ongoing 1:1 guidance to keep participants on track toward employment
• Coordinates with staff, ULI, and employers to secure work experience and job opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver workshops (in-person and virtual) on employability, soft/essential skills, and job readiness
• Identify participant needs (financial, accessibility, etc.) and connect to resources
• Monitor progress, maintain documentation, and update databases
• Collaborate with team members and community partners
• Address employment barriers using labour market knowledge and client-focused support
• Contribute to program improvement and achieve performance targets

Qualifications & Experience:

• 2+ years in case management, employment counselling, or working with multi-barrier clients
• Experience facilitating group training and job readiness workshops
• Knowledge of labour market trends, community resources, and employment barriers
• Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent experience

Key Skills:

• Strong facilitation, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to motivate and support diverse client groups
• Experience with assessments, career planning, and referrals
• Team-oriented, adaptable, and able to work independently
• Additional languages and experience with employment programs are assets