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About the role

Online and in-person delivery of WorkBC Self-Employment (SE) Program for clients in the Greater Trail region and potentially Creston if interested. Duties include assessing client suitability for SE, delivering workshops, and coaching/mentoring clients through the process of developing and implementing their business plan. Reports to: Executive Director – Community Futures Greater Trail. Works with: Community Futures Greater Trail and potentially Community Futures Central Kootenay (Nelson) team members. External relationships include WorkBC contractors, related ministries, and local economic development organizations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Self-Employment Program orientation and assessment workshops to potential clients referred by WorkBC.
• Review client’s self‑assessment and determine suitability to move forward to the Business Concept application.
• If approved for Business Concept, provide guidance, support and feedback to applicants.
• Review Business Concept application and provide written recommendation to the SE Committee.
• Have clients sign contracts prior to entering the Business Plan Development Stage and ensure they understand their contractual obligations.
• Provide individual support (one‑on‑one coaching) to clients in developing and implementing their business plans.
• Provide a written Executive Summary with recommendation to the SE Committee.
• Conduct mandatory monitors as per the WorkBC contract.
• Maintain client records in the WorkBC database.
• Liaise with WorkBC case managers.
• Provide Community Futures Greater Trail business coaching and outreach services as required (general public workshops, community business counselling).
• Assist in special projects as required.

Requirements

Minimum of three years proven direct business experience, with broad knowledge of business management practices, including standard business financial practices, regulations, bookkeeping, understanding of financial statements, business banking, knowledge of marketing and sales strategies, financing methods, business planning, etc.; experience working with a variety of business models; ownership or management experience in small business; client management experience, including one‑on‑one counselling; knowledge of basic business requirements for operating in the municipalities and regional district served; must have a clean criminal record check for working with marginalized populations; must have a valid driver’s licence with appropriate insurance for vehicle; ability to work flexible hours and occasional travel; successful candidate may work remotely from home or be based at the Community Futures Greater Trail office in Trail.

Skills

• Working knowledge of basic business software – spreadsheets, email, Google Docs, Zoom Video Conference.
• Understanding of market research and marketing principles.
• Proficiency with web and social media platforms for business use (Facebook, Instagram, Shopify, WordPress).

Education

Post‑secondary education in business management, administration or counselling is an asset.

Schedule

Flexible, part‑time position (potentially full‑time with Creston) – working 20 to 37.5 hours per week, depending on client volume.