Business Advisor

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title Business Advisor Posting Number 02401SA Location See Work Arrangements Grade or Pay Level See Salary Range Salary Range $33.63-$34.99 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience. Position Type Training Group Contract Employment Posting Type Internal/External Regular/Temporary Contract Employment Type Full-Time Posting Category Training Group Start Date 11/15/2024 End Date 11/14/2025 Day of the Week Mondays to Fridays Shift 9:00am – 5:00pm. On occasion, some evenings and Saturdays. Work Arrangements
This full-time position (40 hours per week) is based at the Douglas College Coquitlam Campus. It will require travel in the Lower Mainland and occasionally, Vancouver Island.
What Douglas Offers
We offer the opportunity to do what you do best in an inclusive, collaborative and collegial environment. At Douglas, our goal is to ensure our people are valued and supported by promoting a healthy work-life balance, professional growth, and development, as well as a safe and respectful workplace.

•Transit-accessible campuses
•Hybrid work arrangements for eligible positions
•Competitive salaries
•Excellent Health and Dental Benefits for eligible positions
•Defined-Benefit Pension Plan for eligible positions
•Professional Development funding
•Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

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The Role
The Self-Employment Program ( SEP ) Business Advisor will work closely with WorkBC Case Managers to recruit and select SEP candidates as well as deliver training, maintain a client case-load and conduct follow-up and business coaching for all participants.

Responsibilities

•Deliver Orientation Sessions, follow-up interviews and assess businesses for eligibility to the program;
•Contribute to the decision committee to determine program acceptance;
•Facilitate Business Plan Development workshops and on-going coaching and mentoring;
•Assess viability of Business Plans and provide constructive feedback one-on-one to participants;
•Coordinate delivery of formal participant training, including confirmation of guest speakers
•Conduct on-going coaching sessions during Business Launch;
•Maintain records of participant progress in the database ( ICM );
•Participate in team project meetings; and
•Support Self Employment team to ensure targets and deliverables are met.

To Be Successful in this Role You Will Need

•You bring exceptional client service skills, proven coaching abilities, self-employment expertise along with the ability to pay attention to detail, establish priorities, work to deadlines, and maintain well documented records;
•A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
•Provincial Instructor’s Diploma or equivalent is an asset;
•Current or previous self-employment experience;
•Creativity and passion for working with clients to secure sustainable self-employment opportunities;
•Knowledge of current local and regional economic conditions and labour market information;
•A coach-approach;
•Demonstrated ability to meet targeted outcomes;
•Strong organizational and time management skills;
•Strong interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills;
•Ability to network with employers, business and industry and through professional associations;
•Established broad based employer network an asset;
•Proficiency in internet research, Microsoft Office, and social media;
•Proven ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with capacity to take initiative and deal with changing priorities; and
•Access to a vehicle and valid BC Driver’s license.

Link to Full Position Profile Equity Statement
Douglas College is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable learning and working environment. In support of this journey, we welcome all people to apply, including people from groups that are experiencing inequity, including, but not limited, to Indigenous Peoples, racialized or persons of colour, persons with mental or physical disabilities, persons who identify as women, and/or persons of marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, and persons of all faith identities, age, marital status, and parental status.
Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/25/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
Interested applicants must submit their application and all required documents online on the Douglas College Career Site www.douglascollegecareers.ca . Please ensure your resume clearly explains how you meet the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position for which you are applying. All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://www.douglascollegecareers.ca/postings/13135