Workplace Trainer

Duties:

The Workplace Trainer for the WEST Program secures, coordinates, and supervises hands-on workplace training experiences for neurodivergent students, supporting the transfer of classroom learning to real-world employment settings.

Key responsibilities include:

• securing employer placements and mentors;
• coordinating and supporting group and individual practicums;
• teaching job tasks at various worksites;
• and adapting instruction to meet individual learning needs.

The role supports students in developing workplace-appropriate habits and behaviours and monitors progress in employment readiness through ongoing collaboration with WEST Faculty, student support team, and employers.

Under the direction of WEST Faculty, the Workplace Trainer implements and adapts skills training plans, provides ongoing feedback and coaching in the workplace, assists with student performance reviews, addresses workplace and safety concerns, supports exit and transition planning, and participates in meetings as required. Responsibilities also include transporting or supporting students in using public transit and adhering to WorkSafeBC and VIU protocols.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Special Education, Disability Studies, Social Work, Human Services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years' recent, related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience supporting neurodivergent adults in educational, vocational, or community-based settings.
• Demonstrated ability to provide hands-on skills training and support vocational learning.
• Demonstrated ability to respond to challenging behaviours using inclusive, supportive practices.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Experience with job development, employer engagement, and supporting work placements.
• Ability to work independently, represent the institution professionally, and meet the physical requirements of the role (including lifting up to 23 kg/50 lb and accompanying students on public transit).

Preferred Qualifications:

• FoodSafe Level 1.
• Serving It Right.
• Indigenous Cultural Safety.

VIU is pleased to offer eligible employees a comprehensive benefit plan; ample paid holiday time; professional development opportunities and a desirable pension plan. As part of the VIU campus community, our employees work with supportive colleagues within an encouraging environment and are provided with the tools and training that promote learning and development. The perks of VIU employment are multiple, and include well-being initiatives and services, strategic discounts, and flexible work opportunities.

Note: 

• Short-listed candidates must provide original transcripts, or applicable original certifications at time of interview.
• All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
• Vancouver Island University (VIU) is collectively committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment for faculty, staff, and students.  In our journey towards greater diversity, we invite applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of all gender identities and sexual orientations who bring value to the VIU community through their lived experiences.  We encourage members of all equity-seeking groups to self-identify within their application cover letter.  When a candidate voluntarily discloses this information in their cover letter, the information will be used only for the fulfillment of the career opportunity.  Disclosure and/or self-identification with an equity-seeking group will not lead to advantageous treatment of a candidate who is not qualified.

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