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ABOUT THE JOB:
Foundry is a BC-wide network offering free, integrated health and wellness services for youth ages 12–24 and their caregivers. At Foundry, young people can access mental health care, substance use support, physical and sexual health care, peer support, and social services all in one place.
As a Youth Education & Employment Specialist, you will support youth and young adults in accessing education, training, and employment opportunities. Through individualized planning, coaching, system navigation, employer engagement, and group programming, you will help youth in our community overcome barriers and achieve their education and employment goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support youth with education, career, and employment planning and goal-setting.
- Assist with school and training applications, career exploration, job searches, resumes, interview preparation, and workplace readiness.
- Provide ongoing coaching to help youth succeed in education and employment.
- Build relationships with schools, training providers, employers, and community partners to expand opportunities for youth.
- Connect youth with resources, services, and supports that reduce barriers.
- Facilitate workshops on career planning, job readiness, workplace skills, study skills, and goal setting.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members and community partners to coordinate services.
- Promote a welcoming, culturally safe, trauma-informed, and youth-centred service environment.
- Maintain accurate documentation, participant records, and outcome data.
BENEFITS
- Extended health and dental benefits, vision care, life insurance, Employee & Family Assistance Program, and more
- Choose how you receive your vacation and statutory holiday pay:
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Option 1: Receive an additional 10.6% on each paycheque in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays
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Option 2: Accrue 6% vacation pay and receive paid statutory holidays
- 5 paid sick days per year after 90 days in the position
- Wage increases every 2,000 hours, up to Step 4
- Fully paid required training and ongoing professional development opportunities
- Community involvement and employee wellbeing initiatives
- Priority consideration for future internal job opportunities
- Municipal Pension Plan (MPP) enrollment in accordance with BC Pension Corporation eligibility requirements
EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE:
- Diploma in Education, Human Services, Social Services, or a related field.
- Minimum one (1) year of experience supporting youth or young adults with education, employment, or career planning, including individuals experiencing barriers such as mental health, learning, substance use, or social challenges.
- Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of education, training, and employment resources, systems, and trends
- Knowledge of job search strategies, career development, and workplace expectations.
- Ability to build trusting relationships using youth-centred, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive approaches.
- Strong communication, coaching, advocacy, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with youth, families, educators, employers, community partners, and interdisciplinary team members.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and time management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
- Experience facilitating workshops and group programming.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic documentation systems.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and appropriate professional boundaries.
REQUIREMENTS
- Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Valid BC driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
- Willingness to complete required organizational training provided at no cost, including CPR-C, Mandt (RC), SafeTALK, Privacy and Information Sharing, Abuse and Neglect Awareness, Anti-Bullying and Harassment, Naloxone, and Foundry-specific training. Existing certifications are considered an asset.
- Union membership required (1.85% dues)
PROGRAM: Foundry Kamloops
LOCATION: Kamloops, BC
STATUS: Full-time
TERM: 18 months or until the return of incumbent
HOURS of WORK: 37.5 hours per week
SCHEDULE: Monday to Friday. Primarily during standard office hours of 8:30 am–4:30 pm, including 1–2 evening(s) per week, up to 7:00 pm, to accommodate low-barrier youth access to services.
REPORTS TO: Foundry Kamloops Manager
COMPENSATION: $29.22 -$33.54 per hour (Grid 11 as per collective agreement)
CLOSING DATE: open until a suitable candidate is found
JOB NUMBER: 2026-97
If you need any accommodations at any stage of the hiring process, contact us at careers@interiorcommunityservices.bc.ca.
ICS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, visible or invisible diverse abilities, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or, citizenship or immigration status. Where bona fide occupational requirements limit the applicant selection, the burden of proof rests with the Employer.
