Coordinator, Career Development
About the role
Position Title: Coordinator, Career Development
Location: Vancouver/Victoria/Prince George/Kelowna
Reports To: Lead, Career Development
Compensation: $28.85/ hour
Date: August 17, 2026 – April 02, 2027
I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
The Career Development Coordinator (CDC) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of employment readiness programming for participants who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Working with the Lead, Career Development, the CDC supports the delivery of programming to cohorts of 8 participants, with duties including but not limited to workshop facilitation, participant communications, assignment review, progress monitoring, and documentation.
II. Essential Functions The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:
Co-facilitate and independently facilitate employment readiness workshops and training sessions, delivering approximately 50% of scheduled weekly programming.
Support implementation and monitoring of participants' Individual Development Plans, ensuring activities align with employment goals and project milestones.
Conduct assignment review and provide timely feedback to reinforce learning outcomes and participant progress.
Identify emerging participant needs and communicate concerns to the Lead, Career Development to ensure timely intervention.
Provide individualized coaching and practical support to participants requiring additional assistance in completing program activities.
Monitor participant attendance, engagement, and progress, maintaining accurate records within organizational databases and reporting systems.
Support preparation of workshop materials, participant resources, and accessible documentation.
III. Qualifications
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Strong facilitation, coaching, and participant engagement skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, documentation, and time management abilities.
Experience maintaining accurate records and participant data using CRM or case management systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing individualized participant support.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse participants.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
Experience and Education
Minimum 1-year of work in a similar role including career coaching, counselling, or workshop facilitation.
Degree or diploma in social work, human services, program development or human resources.
Experience facilitating workshops, coaching participants, or delivering employment readiness programming is preferred.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or other equity-deserving populations is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge of labour market trends, employment resources, and career planning tools is an asset.
Work Environment
This is a contract position from August 17, 2026, to April 2, 2027
Hybrid work environment (2 days in the office)
Occasional travel required may be required
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
About CNIB Foundation
CNIB is a 100-year-old national not-for-profit organization driven to empower people impacted by blindness to live the lives they choose. Funded by charitable donations and enabled by the selfless contributions of volunteers, we are changing what is to be blind through innovative programs and powerful advocacy, delivered in communities from coast to coast to coast.
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Coordinator, Career Development
About the role
Position Title: Coordinator, Career Development
Location: Vancouver/Victoria/Prince George/Kelowna
Reports To: Lead, Career Development
Compensation: $28.85/ hour
Date: August 17, 2026 – April 02, 2027
I. Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities
The Career Development Coordinator (CDC) plays a key role in supporting the delivery of employment readiness programming for participants who are blind, Deafblind, or have low vision. Working with the Lead, Career Development, the CDC supports the delivery of programming to cohorts of 8 participants, with duties including but not limited to workshop facilitation, participant communications, assignment review, progress monitoring, and documentation.
II. Essential Functions The position entails, but is not limited to the following general responsibilities:
Co-facilitate and independently facilitate employment readiness workshops and training sessions, delivering approximately 50% of scheduled weekly programming.
Support implementation and monitoring of participants' Individual Development Plans, ensuring activities align with employment goals and project milestones.
Conduct assignment review and provide timely feedback to reinforce learning outcomes and participant progress.
Identify emerging participant needs and communicate concerns to the Lead, Career Development to ensure timely intervention.
Provide individualized coaching and practical support to participants requiring additional assistance in completing program activities.
Monitor participant attendance, engagement, and progress, maintaining accurate records within organizational databases and reporting systems.
Support preparation of workshop materials, participant resources, and accessible documentation.
III. Qualifications
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
Strong facilitation, coaching, and participant engagement skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational, documentation, and time management abilities.
Experience maintaining accurate records and participant data using CRM or case management systems.
Ability to manage multiple priorities while providing individualized participant support.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusting relationships with diverse participants.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
Experience and Education
Minimum 1-year of work in a similar role including career coaching, counselling, or workshop facilitation.
Degree or diploma in social work, human services, program development or human resources.
Experience facilitating workshops, coaching participants, or delivering employment readiness programming is preferred.
Experience supporting individuals with disabilities or other equity-deserving populations is considered a strong asset.
Knowledge of labour market trends, employment resources, and career planning tools is an asset.
Work Environment
This is a contract position from August 17, 2026, to April 2, 2027
Hybrid work environment (2 days in the office)
Occasional travel required may be required
CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.
About CNIB Foundation
CNIB is a 100-year-old national not-for-profit organization driven to empower people impacted by blindness to live the lives they choose. Funded by charitable donations and enabled by the selfless contributions of volunteers, we are changing what is to be blind through innovative programs and powerful advocacy, delivered in communities from coast to coast to coast.