Youth Education & Employment Specialist Foundry Temp FT (2026-97)

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ABOUT THE JOB:

Foundry is a BC-wide network offering free integrated health and wellness services for youth ages 1224 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:
• • Option 1:Receive an additional 10.6% on each paycheque in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays
  • 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 2000 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 drivers 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 am4:30 pm including 12 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

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