Job Developer & Employment Specialist
Are you interested in being part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of workers across British Columbia? We’re looking for knowledgeable, resourceful individuals with job development and employment placement experience to join our vocational rehabilitation services team as job developers and employment specialists.
As a job developer and employment specialist, you will engage with employers to develop suitable employment opportunities for injured workers. We have positions available in our Burnaby, Kelowna, and Victoria offices. Apply now for roles scheduled to start in late July.
What you’ll do
You’ll collaborate with the vocational rehabilitation consultants to understand the employment needs of injured workers and connect injured workers with opportunities that match their skills, aptitude, and work experience.
Is this a good fit for you?
We’re looking for people who can:
- Initiate contact with prospective employers, agencies, and associations to understand employer needs and to generate job opportunities for injured workers
- Negotiate and coordinate work assessments and on-the-job training opportunities with employers
- Conduct return-to-work follow up with workers and employers
- Establish and develop collaborative, professional relationships with various stakeholders, including employers, professional associations, placement agencies, and government agencies to promote available WorkSafeBC programs and hiring incentives
- Travel throughout the province and stay overnight as required
Your experience and educational background
- A bachelor’s degree in a related discipline such as marketing, human resources, social work, psychology, occupational therapy, or kinesiology
- A minimum of two and a half years of directly related experience within the last seven years, including job development and employment placement
- Proficient knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office
- A valid B.C. driver’s license
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Who are we?
At WorkSafeBC, we’re dedicated to promoting safe and healthy workplaces across B.C. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases do occur, we provide compensation, and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We also work diligently to sustain our workers’ compensation system today and for future generations. We’re honoured to serve the 2.33 million workers and 231,000 registered employers in our province.
What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?
It’s challenging, stimulating, and hugely rewarding. Our positions offer tremendous diversity and excellent opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important and so are the people we do it for.
Our benefits
Being part of WorkSafeBC means being part of a strong, committed team. Along with a competitive starting salary of $58,753, your total compensation package includes vacation, optional leave arrangements, health care and dental benefits, and contributions toward your retirement pension. As a member of our team, you'll have access to services and benefits that can help you get the most out of work — and life. Learn more about what we offer.
If you’re the successful applicant, we’ll be making a conditional offer contingent upon your clearing a criminal record check under the Criminal Records Review Act. At the time of offer, you’ll need to provide consent for a criminal record check. Once we receive clearance, we’ll confirm your offer of employment.
We’re an inclusive and accessible employer, committed to employment equity objectives, and we invite applications from all qualified individuals. Please note that this position is restricted to those legally entitled to work in Canada.
