Business Advisor—Self-Employment

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location See Work Arrangements Salary Range
$33.63 to $34.99 per hour. Salary is based on education and experience.
The Opportunity
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.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Deliver program information sessions for WorkBC clients and Career Coaches;
• Deliver Orientation Sessions, follow-up interviews and assess businesses for eligibility to the program;
• Provide input on business concept development 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 recruitment of guest speakers, logistical requirements, continuity between participant requirements and formal training;
• Conduct on-going coaching sessions during Business Launch;
• Maintain records of participant progress in Ministry Database ( ICM );
• Support participants to forge links with community resources and with one another;
• Participate in team meetings;
• Support Self Employment team and ensure targets and deliverables are met;
• Participate in round-table discussions;
• Provide publicity, information sessions and marketing services for our catchment;
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE
Do what you love. Be good at it. That's how Douglas College defines a great career. It's a philosophy that resonates through our classrooms, our offices and our boardrooms. It inspires our students and drives us to make Douglas College one of BC's Top Employers. We love what we do. And we're looking for passionate, motivated people to join us in making one of Canada's best degree-granting colleges even better.


Be a part of an institution where everyone is committed to empowering successful students, creating responsive learning environments, fostering social and environmental responsibility, and supporting healthy learning and work environments.
WHAT WE OFFER
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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WHAT IT TAKES
TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL NEED :

• A Bachelor's degree in a business-related discipline or equivalent combination of education, training and experience;
• Current or previous self-employment experience;
• Creativity and passion for working with clients to secure sustainable self-employment opportunities;
• Knowledge and familiarity with developing and editing business plans;
• Previous training and experience organizing and facilitating business-related workshops;
• Previous experience in an advising/consulting capacity;
• Experience facilitating online webinars and meetings;
• Working knowledge of current business technologies;
• Resourcefulness and creative problem-solving techniques;
• To be a self-starter who has successfully demonstrated an ability to achieve established goals;
• To understand and utilize time management principles;
• Strong service orientation with proven ability to develop rapport with participants, listen and respond to participant's concerns;
• Reliable vehicle for travel;
• Excellent computer skills: MS Office Suite, Database entry, Virtual Meeting platforms (MS Teams, Zoom), social media and the ability to research information via the Internet. Web management skills are an asset;
• Knowledge of the New Employment Program of BC and its mandate; and
• Satisfactory completion of a criminal records check. A criminal record will not automatically result in your application for employment being denied.

Additional Information
This is a full-time term position (40 hours per week) based at the Coquitlam Campus and will be required to travel occasionally within the lower mainland, Vancouver Island and once a week to our WorkBC Maple Ridge and Langley offices. Shifts are typically Mondays-Fridays from 9:00am-5:00pm, but may include occasional evenings and Saturdays.
Posting Number 02474SA Position Title Business Advisor-Self-Employment Anticipated Start Date 03/10/2025 End Date 03/11/2026 Needs a Criminal Records Check Yes

How To Apply

Open Date 02/26/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Minimum Number of References 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.
Important Note
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.