Employment Specialist, Punjabi Speaking (Safe Haven)

DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society

Surrey, British Columbia, Canada
Regular, part-time (Union position) Number of Vacancies: 1Wage: $27.54/hr - $31.61/hr (starting $27.54/hr)Grid: 11
Posted May 30, 2026
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Job Description

The Employment Specialist provides social and economic integration support to Refugee Claimants who are looking to be engaged in the job market. The service provisions include information, orientation, service linking, job placement and coaching. Employment Specialists possess skills and expertise in at least three of the following areas: assessment, information and resource management, facilitated individual and group learning; job development; knowledge of labor market trends, career transition and self-employment etc.

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Recruits clients by liaising with community services, agencies and training institutions to increase client referrals;
  • Interviews clients and prepares case histories and assesses eligibility for services. Coordinates with community and employment service providers (e.g. Work BC) and refers clients to more appropriate services as needed;
  • Conducts assessments to find each person’s skills, interests, employment...
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