Title: Employment Program Coordinator (Vacancy contingent on pending funding) 

Classification: BCGEU Community Subsector Grid 30, HSCIS: 82900 

Hourly Rate: $31.98 - $33.84 

Work Schedule: Full-time, 37.5 hours per week. Days and times of work flexible, to be determined by mutual agreement with Employer 

Start Date: November 9th, 2026  

End Date: October 29th, 2027 

Number of Vacancies: 1 

Pacifica Treatment Centre 

Pacifica Treatment Centre (Pacifica), founded in 1977, is an innovative charitable sector society that provides gender-inclusive in-residence treatment and community-based supportive recovery-focused services for individuals experiencing challenges associated with problematic substance use, in conjunction with concurrent mental health concerns and trauma. 

Pacifica provides a comprehensive range of services designed to support personalized recovery goals, enhancing the quality of life and well-being for individuals. Our offerings include: 

• Pre-engagement services and system navigation 

• Orientation programs 

• Primary treatment with a 35-bed in-residence facility 

• Programs focusing on resiliency and trauma 

• Integrative wellness initiatives 

• Continuing care support 

• Alumni services 

At the core of our approach is an interdisciplinary team that employs a trauma-informed therapeutic community model. This approach empowers individuals to take charge of their recovery journey, fostering self-discovery, self-empowerment, and self-actualization. We achieve this through a combination of therapeutic counseling, educational initiatives, and supportive services, all aimed at strengthening not just the individuals but also their families and communities. 

Our Philosophy 

Pacifica respectfully acknowledges that we provide services in the unceded traditional and overlapping territories of the Coast Salish peoples, including the territories of the Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations and strive to do so with a collaborative spirit of reconciliation, respect and honour for the land, its peoples and their ancestors. 

Pacifica embraces the values that support gender equity; anti-oppression; anti-homophobia/anti-transphobia; the elimination of stigma; access for people with disabilities; anti-harassment and workplace violence; and anti-racism. 

Key Responsibilities: 

The Employment Coordinator reports directly to the Manager of Programs. The nature and scope of work for this role entail a comprehensive range of responsibilities focused on supporting training participants in addiction recovery services.  

• Coordinate and support participant recruitment, intake, orientation, and enrollment processes. 

• Develop and maintain individualized employment and training plans for participants, providing coaching and mentorship. 

• Facilitate workshops and group learning sessions on topics such as workplace readiness, professional communication, boundaries, documentation, and job search skills. 

• Conduct regular evaluations of participant performance, attendance, competencies, and workplace readiness. 

• Identify learning barriers and collaborate with participants to implement appropriate supports and accommodations. 

• Liaise with employers, practicum sites, community partners, and recovery service organizations to support participant placements and employment opportunities as needed. 

• Maintain accurate participant records, case notes, training documentation, and program files. 

• Prepare reports on participant outcomes, program performance, attendance, completion rates, and employment results. 

• Track program metrics and contribute to continuous quality improvement initiatives. 

• Assist with program scheduling, workshop coordination, and resource development. 

• Ensure compliance with organizational policies, funding requirements, confidentiality standards, and documentation practices. 

• Participate in program planning, team meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities. 

Please note that this is not an exhaustive list and may be modified through mutual identification and agreement. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in a similar role 

• Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent experience, ideally in a related field. 

• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) or related designation an asset. 

• Strong proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, and OneDrive). 

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Experience facilitating workshops, training session or group learning activities especially within addiction recovery or mental health programs.  

• Background in participant assessment coaching, supporting individuals with barriers to employment an asset. 

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with ease. 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 

• Advanced interpersonal and relationship management skills including tact and diplomacy. 

• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality and professionalism at all times. 

• Must be able to work well independently with minimal supervision.  

• Successful candidate will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check/Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date.  

Pacifica’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion 

Pacifica actively encourages applications from members of equity-deserving groups, including but not limited to: 

•      Persons with lived experience related to substance use, mental health, and trauma. 

•      First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples, and all other Indigenous Peoples. 

•      Members of non-dominant racial communities. 

•      Persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities. 

•      Persons with marginalized sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. 

To Apply: Please forward your resume to Tegan Breker at . Pacifica requires the results of a Vulnerable Sector Screening and TB Screening prior to employment. 

This role is being established pending government funding approval, with final position details to be determined once funding is confirmed.