Job Developer – Project-Based Labour Market Training (PBLMT)
*This position will be based out of both our Vernon and Kelowna offices.*
Partners in Resources Inc. (Piers)
Piers is seeking a highly organized, participant-focused Job Developer to support the delivery of a Project-Based Labour Market Training (PBLMT) program. This role works closely with participants, WorkBC Employment Services Contractors, employers, and community partners to ensure successful program delivery, participant engagement, safety compliance, and reporting requirements.
The successful candidate will be passionate about supporting individuals facing barriers to employment and comfortable balancing participant support with administrative and contractual responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Support participant onboarding, including collection of consent forms and required documentation
- Review project objectives, activities, timelines, and work plans with participants to support successful completion of training placements
- Ensure participants receive appropriate workplace orientation, safety training, and ongoing support
- Monitor participant attendance and maintain accurate records and documentation
- Report weekly attendance and provide monthly progress updates to WorkBC Employment Services Contractors
- Maintain regular communication with employers, training sites, and community partners
- Provide ongoing supervision, coaching, feedback, and problem-solving support to participants
- Address participant concerns, barriers, and workplace issues collaboratively with WorkBC and community partners
- Ensure projects remain meaningful, structured, and beneficial to participants
- Support exit interviews and participant feedback processes
- Ensure compliance with organizational policies, WorkSafeBC requirements, and Ministry expectations
- Report workplace incidents immediately and coordinate required documentation, including WorkSafeBC reporting
- Assist with development and implementation of personnel procedures related to absences, illness, overtime, and vacation coverage
- Qualifications & Experience
- Experience working in employment services, social services, workforce development, education, or community-based programming
- Strong understanding of trauma-informed, participant-centered service delivery
- Excellent communication, documentation, organization, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accurate reporting timelines
- Experience supporting individuals with employment barriers, mental health challenges, disabilities, or complex life circumstances is considered an asset
- Knowledge of WorkBC, employment programming, or government-funded programs is an asset
- Comfortable working collaboratively with employers, training providers, and community agencies
- Provide skill development, employment support, and community-based harm reduction to CLBC- referred individuals.
- Remain up to date on CLBC protocols, health and safety standards, and emerging initiatives.
- Transport CLBC clients in a safe and insured vehicle as needed.
- Maintain accurate case notes, action plans, and monthly reporting as required.
- Support the delivery of our Third-Party Administration Program by collaborating with clients and the Ministry to ensure effective financial administration.
- Provide information to clients regarding Ministry policies and our programming as well as information on other community services available to them
- Refer participants to appropriate resources, such as treatment, mental health services, health services, food banks, shelters, employment services, etc.
What We’re Looking For
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills
- Understanding of person-centred approaches and disability inclusion
- Professional judgment and ability to navigate sensitive situations
- Ability to balance accountability with compassionate participant support
- Detail-oriented with strong administrative follow-through
- Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Wage dependent on experience
- Travel within the region may be required
- Flexibility to work in person between our Vernon and Kelowna office locations
- Position Details
- Full-time position
Criminal Record Check required
Piers is committed to creating inclusive, supportive, and culturally safe environments for participants, staff, and community partners. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
Pay: $26.00-$28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
