Position: Job Search Advisor
Location: Vernon, BC
Department: Client Services - Resource Center
Closing Date of Posting: May 23rd, 2025 or until position is filled
Preferred Start Date: June 9th, 2025
Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (37.5 hrs/wk)
Company:
Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering targeted support to entrepreneurs, local businesses, and job seekers. Surrounded by three lakes, our staff balance work with the active lifestyle that the Okanagan offers. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration, and we constantly strive to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset and can see yourself thriving in this role, you are a great fit for our team. Check us out at Community Futures North Okanagan
Job Summary:
Our Job Search Advisors are foundational to our success as you support our processes and programs, and are often the first face or voice our clients engage with. In this role, you will be responsible for providing drop-in, self-serve employment services to the public, maintaining our job boards, greeting new and returning clients within our various reception points, and answering the phones. You will welcome, orient, and support! You are customer service extraordinaire and become a wealth of knowledge for the services we offer! We are looking for someone tech-savvy, organized, task-oriented, and enjoys working with people. Grow with us and take the first step toward a rewarding career in career development. This role is a great stepping stone, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with our programs, services, and community resources that support job seekers—all while making a meaningful impact in the communities where we live!
Education & Experience:
Grade 12 completion or equivalent
Office administration certification or equivalent is considered an asset
A post-secondary certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field (i.e. Community Support Worker) is considered an asset
Sales/Customer service experience working with the general public, business community including serving diverse client populations (e.g. Youth, People with Disabilities, multi-barrier clients, etc.)
Demonstrated conflict-management skills/experience
Experience in the employment sector is an asset
Benefits and Compensation:
Biggest benefit is our people so we invest in them through Professional/Career Development
A diverse environment that includes an Inclusion Committee that brings initiatives to make sure we meet the mark
Our Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles, and more to bring a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace
Competitive wages, Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days, and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Walking treks)
Minimum 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned
RRSP/TFSA matching program and comprehensive group benefits
Application Process:
Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references, through the ‘Apply for this Job’ button. All resumes are reviewed, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
CFNO is an equal-opportunity employer. Our hiring practices reflect the diversity of our community and as an employer, we are committed to employment equity and support diversity in our work environment. For information about our accessible workplace including disability accommodation, please inquire with your email resume submission.
NOTE: Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP).
