Employer Engagement Advisor (Vernon)

Position: Employer Engagement Advisor (Term contract to March 31, 2027. Could extend depending on funding.) Location: Vernon, BC Department: Business Services - WorkBC Closing Date of Posting: June 3, 2026 Preferred Start Date: As soon as possible Days/Hours of Work: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (37.5 hrs/week) Reports to: Business Services Manager Company: Located in the beautiful Okanagan Valley, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) is a community-based not-for-profit corporation offering targeted support to entrepreneurs, local businesses, and job seekers. Surrounded by three lakes, our staff balance work with the active lifestyle that the Okanagan offers. Our team members are passionate about growth, innovation, and collaboration, and we constantly strive to improve and better ourselves so that we can better support our clients. If you have a growth mindset and can see yourself thriving in this role, you are a great fit for our team. Check us out at Community Futures North Okanagan What you will do: The Employer Engagement Advisor is a key member of the WorkBC team responsible for building and maintaining relationships with employers across the North Okanagan to support job seekers in achieving meaningful employment. This role focuses on proactive employer outreach, recruitment and retention support, labour market information (LMI) gathering, and connecting businesses to WorkBC programs and services including wage subsidies, unpaid placements, and project-based labour market training (PBLMT). The Employer Engagement Advisor acts as a trusted partner to local employers while promoting WorkBC’s value-added services, contributing to positive employment outcomes for clients, and strengthening the regional workforce. This role works in close collaboration with the WorkBC Case Management and Employment Services teams, Community Futures North Okanagan (CFNO) programs, and community partners to align employer needs with client job-readiness. Education and Experience - Post-secondary courses, certificate, degree or diploma in a relevant field (e.g. commerce, marketing, finance, business administration, bookkeeping, accounting or human resources) - A valid class 5 license with clean driver’s abstract and business insurance - 4+ years’ professional business experience in management, entrepreneurship or business ownership - Relevant experience in the career development sector an asset - Demonstrated business counselling/coaching skills and experience - Building partnerships with employers, community agencies and other stakeholders Benefits and Compensation: - Biggest benefit is our people so we invest in them through Professional/Career Development - A diverse environment supported by an Inclusion Committee that makes sure we meet the mark - Our Social Committee hosts games, lunches, raffles, and more to bring a whole lot of fun and energy to the workplace - Competitive wages, Paid Sick, Wellness, Volunteer Days, and Fitness Fridays (30 min Meditation/Walking treks) - Minimum 3 weeks vacation taken in the year earned - RRSP/TFSA matching program and comprehensive group benefits Salary Range: $26.50-$28.50/hour pending experience Application Process: Please submit your resume, cover letter, and references, through the ‘Apply for this Job’ button. All resumes are reviewed, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. CFNO is an equal-chance employer. Our hiring practices reflect the diversity of our community and as an employer, we are committed to employment equity and support diversity in our work environment. For information about our accessible workplace including disability accommodation, please inquire with your email resume submission. NOTE: Community Futures North Okanagan is not eligible to hire under the Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP). Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2ov8dl