Accessibility Tools

Online and in-person delivery of WorkBC Self-Employment (SE) Program for clients in the Greater Trail region and potentially Creston if interested.

Responsibilities

• Deliver Self-Employment Program orientation and assessment workshops to potential clients that have been referred to the program by WorkBC.
• Review client’s self-assessment and determine whether they’re suitable 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 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 written Executive Summary with recommendation to SE Committee.
• Conduct mandatory monitors as per WorkBC contract.
• Maintain client records in 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.

Relationships

• 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: WorkBC contractors, Ministries related to WorkBC, and local economic development organizations.

Qualifications

Business/Work Experience

• Minimum of three years proven direct business experience, with a 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.
• Working knowledge of basic business software – spreadsheets, email, Google docs, Zoom Video Conference.
• Understanding of market research and marketing principles.
• Understanding or 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.

Other

• Must have clean criminal record check for working with marginalized populations.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with appropriate insurance for vehicle.
• Ability to work flexible hours and occasional travel.

Schedule

• Flexible, part-time position (potentially full-time with Creston) – working 20 to 37.5 hours per week, depending on client volume.
• The successful candidate will have the option to work remotely from home or be based at the Community Futures Greater Trail office in Trail.