Developer Specialist -

Career Pathos for Skilled Immigrants (CPSI)
Employment Specialist (Job Developer)
Wage: $26.52 per hour
Part Time: 19 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexibility in terms of days and hours)
Temporary to March 31, 20267 (with the possibility of extension) Facilitate Job Placement Opportunities for CPSI Clients Seeking Employment Join the team at Archway Come Help Us Help People Location: Abbotsford On Site and Outreach

The Employment Specialist (Job Developer) is responsible for providing direct client services to facilitate clients reaching their goal employment or Temporary Aligned Employment (TAE) by exploring job placement opportunities, promoting program participants to employers to generate job leads and secure paid employment, volunteering positions or on-the- job training, providing job coaching, and matching/connecting clients with potential employers. The incumbent provides both direct client service and outreach to prospective clients, as well as connecting with employers to seek job opportunities for project participants.
Archway's Employment Specialist (Job Developer) with the Career Paths for Skilled Immigrants Program (CPSI) contributes by:
Actively approaching employers and industry professionals for practicum and job placement opportunities through cold calling, email/phone, and on-site visits.
Providing one-on-one support to clients through job coaching, assisting them with job applications, responding to career and job-related inquiries, practicing interview skills, attending interviews, and inspiring and motivating clients through program participation and active job searches.
Networking with employers to build relationships and generate leads by visiting companies and employment locations, attending job fairs and community events, etc.
Establishing and maintaining a directory of employers who can provide mentoring, paid/unpaid job practicums, job shadowing, or paid employment positions (work placement opportunities).
This position is a great fit for someone who has great networking and relationship-building skills, is a good communicator, is dynamic and energetic, is knowledgeable of the job market and employment trends, can take the initiative in building a directory of employers who can provide work placement opportunities and is able to provide guidance and advice on job search and interview skills.
Wage: $26.52 per hour.
A part-time position at 19 hours per week, availability Mondays to Fridays, from 9.00 AM to 4:30 PM (flexibility in terms of days and hours).
Temporary until March 31, 2026 (with the possibility of extension).
Three weeks' pro-rated vacation.
Opportunity to exchange a statutory holiday for a cultural day celebration.
A great benefits plan including extended health and dental; Employee and Family Assistance Program.
Access to online wellness resources including newsletters, physical health videos and wellness events.
Great in-house training opportunities.
Previous work experience as a Job Developer or Career Development Practitioner, in sales or marketing would be an asset.
Established relationships with local employers, industry professionals, and the community.
Valid Class 5 BC driver's license with clean drivers' abstract.
Ability to drive to job fairs and employers' sites (valid driver's licence and personal vehicle).
Exceptional interpersonal and networking skills.
Knowledge of best practices in employment skills including resume and cover letter writing, networking, and interviewing.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License with clean driver's abstract.
A satisfactory Criminal Records Check is a condition of employment.
Closing date is Sunday, June 15th
No phone calls please. Diversity Statement
Archway's goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged.
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