JOB OPPORTUNITY

Position Information

Location

Coquitlam Campus

Salary Range

$31.53 – $36.94 per hour. Salary placement on scale based on qualifications and experience relevant to position.

The Opportunity

The Career Coach contributes to the success of Douglas College and its community of learners. The Career Coach will be responsible to assist program participants to find employment in the construction sector. The intent of the Lather Program is to improve employment outcomes for participants by preparing them for specialized trades training as a Level 1 Apprentice and support their employment in the trades sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES**:**

Administration, Facilitation & Client Support:

• Program marketing, participant recruitment and eligibility screening.

• Support individualized needs assessment and action planning.

• Assisting participants prepare for Apprenticeship training and a career in the trades.

• Facilitate research in the industry and the local labour market.

• Identifying and addressing clients’ employment barriers.

• Coach effective strategies specific to their occupational goal.

• Preparing and facilitating face-to-face occupation specific workshops.

• Ongoing case management, follow up and job placement monitoring.

• Reporting and tracking participant outcomes and activities with accuracy.

• Establishing priorities, setting goals and meeting deadlines.

• Adapting to constantly changing requirements and working well under pressure.

• Developing and maintaining positive relationships with colleagues, program participants, community service providers, regulatory bodies, and employers.

• Maintaining up to date knowledge of industry requirements and the labour market.

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 opportunities
• Access to our Fitness Centres and Classes

For more benefits information, click here**!**

WHAT IT TAKES

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THISROLE:

• Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience in employment services.

• Experience in the trades sector.

• Knowledge of Skills for Success an asset.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience facilitating workplace orientation and delivering career development services.

• Certificate or diploma in job development (an asset).

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Career Development Practitioner certification (an asset).

• Solid experience meeting contract performance targets.

• Proven experience with leading, moderating workshops.

• Excellent team player; ability to calmly handle changing circumstances.

• Travel within Lower mainland is required.

Additional Information

This contract position is 40 hours per week located at the Coquitlam Campus. Working hours are Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm.

Posting Number

02754SA

Position Title

Career Coach

Anticipated Start Date

06/08/2026

End Date

03/26/2027

Needs a Criminal Records Check

Yes

How To Apply

Open Date

05/27/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Maximum Number of References

3

Minimum Number of References

3

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.

This position will remain open until filled.

All candidates selected for interview will need to bring original certificates and diplomas of educational credentials noted on their resume.

At Douglas College, we believe in a personal touch and the importance of genuine interactions. Every application is carefully reviewed by a member of our team without the use of AI tools.