Job Type: Full-time
Term: Indefinite
Wage: $31.00 – 32.00 per hour
Hours: 35 hours per week
Reports to: Housing Program Manager
Work Location: 10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1 (in office)
Position Summary:
The Economic Integration Specialist supports Indigenous clients in accessing employment, training, and career development opportunities through culturally safe, client-centered services. This role focuses on reducing systemic and practical barriers to employment, empowering clients through guidance, resources, and ongoing support as they explore, prepare for, and transition into the workforce.
Job Duties:
- Support Indigenous clients in navigating WorkBC programs, services, and referrals, helping them understand available employment and training opportunities.
- Help address systemic and practical barriers that Indigenous clients may experience when accessing employment programs and services.
- Provide career exploration and employment guidance, including information on jobs, training programs, certifications, and educational pathways.
- Offer encouragement, motivation, and culturally safe support for clients who are exploring their next steps, including those who may not yet feel ready to enter the workforce but want to learn about opportunities available to them.
- Facilitate in-house workshops and skill-building sessions, such as resume writing, mock interviews, budgeting and financial literacy, job readiness, and motivational workshops.
- Support clients through resource navigation, including access to work gear & clothing, transportation support, short-term training certificates, and food hampers when needed while they are job searching, training, or transitioning into employment.
- Provide ongoing support for clients entering or returning to work, including those who may require temporary assistance while waiting for their first paycheque. (this may include work gear, transportation support like bus tickets or gas gift cards, daycare support, food hampers, etc.)
- Build trusting relationships with Indigenous clients, community partners, training providers, and employers to expand employment and training opportunities.
- Maintain respectful, confidential client records and support culturally grounded service delivery.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by manager.
Qualifications & Skills
- Post-secondary education in Social Work, Human Services, Career Development, Indigenous Studies, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in employment services, career development, social services, or a related field.
- Experience working with Indigenous communities is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the unique barriers Indigenous clients may face in accessing employment and training opportunities.
- Experience facilitating job fairs, resource fairs, workshops, group sessions, or training programs.
- Knowledge of WorkBC programs, labour market trends, and community resources is an asset.
- Excellent organizational, documentation, and case management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and service providers.
How To Apply:
- Apply online at https://frafca.org/careers/careers/ (or)
- Email your resume and cover letter to hr@frafca.org (or)
- Submit your resume and cover letter at: A101-10095 Whalley Boulevard, Surrey, BC V3T 4G1
We thank all the applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Open until suitable candidate is found.
*Pursuant to S. 41 of the BC Human Rights code, preference may be given to Aboriginal Applicants.
We are committed to the National Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. FRAFCA is engaged primarily in promoting or serving the interests of Indigenous peoples, FRAFCA prioritizes employment to Indigenous peoples. Preference will be given to Indigenous applicants, unless that preference or employment would constitute a discriminatory practice under the Canadian Human Rights Act.