Wage Subsidy Promotion

Do you have a talent for sales, but would wish to move away from the world of retail?

Would you enjoy a position that keeps you social, active and assists job seekers in finding meaningful employment?

Are you looking for employment with a starting wage and benefits that can help you get ahead?

If so, you might be candidate we're looking for!

Island Work Transitions, Inc. (IWT) delivers WorkBC Employment Services to communities in the Alberni-Clayoquot region, as a subcontractor to Central Vancouver Island Job Opportunities Building Society (CVIJOBS).

IWT is looking to hire a candidate with strong sales, marketing, networking, and administrative skills to engage employers in Port Alberni, promote Wage Subsidies, and secure contracts for WorkBC clients. Occasional travel to our other office locations in Ucluelet and Tofino may be required.

Wage Subsidies provide financial support to employers as an incentive to hire eligible job seekers and provide them with work experience and skills enhancement. The employer is reimbursed a portion of a new employee’s wages to offset the cost of training, which provides the employer the flexibility to train the worker to fit their needs.

Under the general direction of the IWT management team, the Wage Subsidy Promotion worker will:

Marketing:

• Persuasively and dynamically market the Wage Subsidy program, both online and in person, promoting its benefits to local employers.
• Build collaborative relationships with employers and service providers, and develop a strong network through involvement in community events and groups.
• Communicate with community partners regarding client referrals, suitability of applicants, and performance of participants.
• Market the Wage Subsidy program through both online and personal communications.
• Travel throughout the service area (Port Alberni, Tofino and Ucluelet) as required to meet with employers and clients.

Administration:

• Administer and monitor Wage Subsidy contracts for participants, providing ongoing support to both employers and clients.
• Perform ongoing data entry to provincial case management system (ICM) according to contract expectations.
• Ensure strict adherence to client confidentiality, ethical guidelines and other professional codes of conduct.
• Create and secure paid employment opportunities for clients, through close collaboration with employers to ensure plans are suitable and realistic.
• Monitor and document clients’ progress in their work situations, providing needed support for on-the-job problem solving.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of information on the labour market and job opportunities, and share regularly with partners.

What We Can Offer:

• Starting wage of $22.50/hour
• Benefits after 3 months (includes dental and vision care)
• Paid sick days/vacation days
• The opportunity to work with a great team!