Vocational Counsellor

POSITION TITLE: Vocational Counsellor, Employment Services - Customized Employment

POSTING DATE: November 12, 2026

POSTING CLOSE DATE: November 19, 2026

STATUS: Temporary Term-Casual

HOURS/WEEK: 37.5 hours per week

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Union (BCGEU)

SALARY RANGE: $29.22-33.54/ Hourly

POSITION VACANCIES: 1

POSTING LOCATION: Internal/External

Inclusion Langley Society is a leading non-profit organization providing services and support to children, youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Langley and surrounding communities. Established in 1959, the Society delivers a comprehensive range of community-based programs that support over 3,000 individuals annually in achieving greater independence, inclusion and quality of life. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centered support while fostering a respectful, collaborative, and inclusive workplace that values the contributions of our employees.

Position Overview

The Vocational Counsellor - Employment Services supports individuals with developmental disabilities in a community-based setting to achieve meaningful employment, lifelong learning, and full community inclusion. The position works 37.5 hours/week. While most shifts occur Monday through Friday, flexibility is required as evening and weekend work may be necessary to meet program needs. An essential part of this role involves managing active caseload and achieving employment outcome targets. This role focuses on assisting individuals to explore career interests, develop employment skills, and build capacity for increased independence through person-centered, strengths-based planning.

Reporting to the Program Supervisor, you will provide comprehensive employment, learning, inclusion, and relationship-based supports using a person-centered, strengths-based approach. In this role, you will work directly with individuals to explore career interests, identify employment and community goals, develop vocational and life skills, and support successful job placement and maintenance. This includes on-the-job coaching, skill development, and fostering long-term employment success.

You will also build and maintain relationships with local employers and community partners, promoting inclusive hiring practices and the mission of Inclusion Langley Society within the business community. Through facilitation, coaching, and hands-on community-based support, you will help individuals build confidence, independence, and sustainable pathways to inclusive employment and community participation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized vocational and community inclusion support aligned with service plans.
• Support individuals to identify, develop, and achieve employment and vocational goals through person-centered planning and ongoing goal review.
• Provide job development and employment support including resume building, job search, applications, interview preparation, and workplace readiness coaching.
• Deliver individualized job coaching and skill development in community and worksite settings using strengths-based and adaptive teaching approaches.
• Engage employers and community partners to create inclusive employment opportunities, including job carving and customized employment strategies.
• Support community inclusion and lifelong learning by connecting individuals to meaningful activities, relationships, and skill-building opportunities.
• Maintain accurate documentation, participate in planning meetings, and collaborate with supervisors and support networks to ensure coordinated service delivery.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Community Social Services or a related field; A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Minimum one year of direct support experience supporting individuals with disabilities in employment, vocational training, or community inclusion settings.
• Knowledge of supported employment, job coaching, and person-centered planning practices.
• Experience in resume development, job search support, or employer engagement is an asset.
• Strong understanding of community resources, inclusion practices, and barrier-free employment supports.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and coaching skills.
• Ability to motivate, teach, and support individuals using multiple learning styles.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple individualized employment plans.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to work independently in community-based environments.

Requirements

• This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle. (Class 4 is an asset)
• Valid Intermediate First Aid (or ability to obtain), and MANDT (Relational).

Additional Position Information

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required is essential to support operational requirements.
• This is a temporary position with no predetermined end date and may conclude based on operational requirements.

Why Work With ILS?

• Be part of a mission-driven nonprofit making a real impact in the community
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

How to Apply

Internal Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER by accessing your ADP profile > Myself > Talent and then select Career Centre.

External Applicants: please submit your RESUME and COVER LETTER through the careers link at Inclusionlangley.com/careers.

We thank all applicants for their interest in working with ILS. Due to the volume of applicants, only those qualified and shortlisted will be contacted.

We gratefully acknowledge that our work takes place on the traditional and unceded territories of the Máthxwi (Matsqui), qʼʷa:n̓ƛʼən (Kwantlen), q̓icə̓y̓ (Katzie), and Semyome (Semiahmoo) First Nations where we live, learn, work and play.

The position works 37.5 hours/week. While most shifts occur Monday through Friday, flexibility is required as evening and weekend work may be necessary to meet program needs.