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March 24, 2023
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CEO Report


WorkBC Advisory Committee Continues

 

I have been hearing a lot from WorkBC contractors these past two weeks. Unfortunately for some, the guaranteed fee payments that were a part of the province's pandemic relief measures will end on March 31st. 

 

Whether you are a WorkBC prime or subcontractor, you know firsthand that there are challenges to delivering these contracts. Compensating staff in line with the labour market and inflation pressures while adjusting programming to serve more multi-barriered clients who need longer interventions are just a few of the more significant ones. In our advocacy work, we ensure funders are aware of these types of challenges. 

 

Yesterday, ASPECT President Val Meaney and I met with Social Development and Poverty Reduction Assistant Deputy Minister Karen Blackman and her leadership team Kerry Taylor, Val Beaman, and Ian Powell. We discussed the impact of the ending of the guaranteed fees and the concern from contractors about the financial modelling moving forward. It was a productive and informative discussion, and we were able to gain clarity on some items that can have a significant impact on contract delivery. Thank you to all of the WorkBC contractors who participated in our ad hoc survey, our WorkBC "quick adjustments" discussion last week, and those who emailed and spoke to me this week to help me understand the complexities of a very complex contract. Thanks also to Karen Blackman and her team for taking the time to meet with us to listen to the emerging issues and to help deepened our understanding of the ministry's concerns. Thanks also to Val Meaney for volunteering her time and expertise at these meetings.

Yesterday's meeting was a perfect example of advocacy in action, working with our public service colleagues to find paths forward that support those who access employment services and supports in BC.


Janet Morris-Reade, CEO
ASPECT BC


 

A Big Round of Applause for Peter Bailey


As you may know, ASPECT relies on its volunteer board to exist, but many of our board members are also doing crucial work within their communities. That's why we are delighted to draw attention to them when others acknowledge how amazing they are.

Peter Bailey is the co-owner or Free Rein and Associates in Hope and has been contributing to the workforce development sector for many years. In 2018, he received the David Hutson Leadership Award from ASPECT. Now he has been awarded the 2023 Champion of Diversity Award. The event is organized by ASPECT member organizations Archway Community Services, in partnership with Mission Community Services, Chilliwack Community Services. Also organized by New Directions English Language School in Langley.

Kudos, Peter. We are so proud to have you on our board of directors!

 

CDP Onboard Training is LIVE! 


Whether working in a community-based setting, a post-secondary career centre, public schools, corporate career services, private practice, or direct for government, those working in frontline practice must respond to changes in the labour market and to the shifting, and often complex needs, of the people they serve. No matter the complexity of the settings and systems in which we work, good career practice is possible and, in fact, critically important to the success of individuals, families, and communities.

Throughout Spring 2023, the Career Development Professional Centre is offering training on the fundamental principles of what it means to work within career and employment services, regardless of work setting, job title, geographic region, or groups served. A reimagined career development process, better aligned with the realities of today’s labour market, will serve as an essential framework to foster a common language and understanding of the full scope of our practice.

Career Development Practice: Building a New Era is a 30-hour course with approximately 18 hours of live facilitated instruction (2 days in-person and three 2-hour online sessions on Zoom/Teams) and 12 hours of self-directed learning delivered over 4 weeks, followed by the completion of a final assessment.








Download the Training Flyer Here - Updated Link

Source: Career Development Professional Centre

ASPECT Member Meetings


The following meetings are for ASPECT Members only. Feeling left out?  Become an ASPECT member now!  


 

Let's Talk Procurement: WorkBC 2.0 for Unsuccessful Bidders
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
RSVP Now

If your organization pursued the last WorkBC contract and did not qualify, chose not to pursue after qualifying, or was not successful, then this session is for you!  

We would like to look at the WorkBC procurement model specifically for those seeking a prime contract and record your experience with the process to inform future procurement models.

 

Monthly Member Discussion

Wednesday, April 19, 2023
RSVP Now


Our ASPECT member virtual discussions continue as we meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month 
to make space for the member action committees and working groups.  Topic TBD.


These discussions are for ASPECT Members only. Please join us at www.aspect.bc.ca/join.  Not sure if you're a member? ASPECT memberships are organizationally based; if your workplace is a member, so are you! Want to add yourself or someone on your team to the meeting invite list? Email jnichol@aspect.bc.ca.



WorkBC Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
RSVP Now

For WorkBC Prime Contractors Only

We will continue our work to record, inform, and advocate for improving the current and future contracts. Even if you are not able to attend the meeting, please register so that you are included in any follow up information produced by the committee.

 

Professional Development Opportunities


CDP Courses
Douglas College Continuing Education
  • Career Development for Persons with Diverse Abilities
  • Mental Health Strategies for CDPs
  • Indigenous Topics in Employment
  • Step-by-Step Facilitation - JCLT
More information
 
FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE
VRA Canada and CAVEWAS Training Day 2023 Conference
The Inn at Laurel Point, Victoria, BC
Tuesday May 30 - Friday, June 2
Registration Open

 
BCCDA
Virtual & In Person
Vancouver,  BC
April to June,  2023
Registration Open

 
World Supported Employment Conference 2023
In Person
Vancouver, Canada
June 6 - 8, 2023
Registration Open




 
BCLMR Conference 2023
Virtual
July 20 - 21, 2023
Registration Open


ASPECT Conference 2023

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel, Richmond BC
November 2 & 3, 2023

Extreme Early Bird Pricing Until April 21.
Registration Open


 

Sector Surveys, Reports & News


Surveys

Ministry of Jobs, Economic Development, and Innovation’s first ever Exporter Insights Survey. This survey will help provide insights to the Province on the conditions that exporters face and on the characteristics of businesses (size, region, value of exports etc.). The survey is also designed to collect information on the contributions of underrepresented groups to our economy.


Reports
 

Statistique Canada, March 2023


News
 

the Hope Standard, March 22, 2023 - Board Member in the News, Congratulations to Peter Bailey!
 

Fortune, March 22, 2023

 
 

CityNews Vancouver, March 18, 2023
 

Human Resources, March 22, 2023
 

ILO Voices, March 22, 2023

Amazon layoffs raising spectre of added empty Vancouver sublease space
BIV, March 22, 2023

 

CBC, March 23, 2023
 

CGTN, March 22, 2023
 

the Comox Valley Record, March 23, 2023
 

MSN, March 22, 2023
 

Yahoo Finance, March 22, 2023
 

My Prince George Now, March 23, 2023
 

The Toronto Star, March 23, 2023
 

CIC News, March 23, 2023
 

Yahoo Finance, March 22, 2023
 

The Globe and Mail, March 22, 2023
 

Global News, March 22, 2023
 

the Trail Times, March 22, 2023
 

Norton Rose Fulbright, March 22, 2023
 

Business Wire, March 22, 2023
 

The Globe and Mail, March 22, 2023
 

the Salmon Arm Observer, March 22, 2023
 

Global News, March 22, 2023
 

Penticton Herald, March 22, 2023
 
   

CBC, March 22, 2023

Member Job Postings


Job Postings are also included on the ASPECT website.  If you are an ASPECT member, you may submit your job posting. 
 

12747-Program Officer
SUCCESS, Surrey
Closes 4-6-2023

 

Business Advisor
SUCCESS, Richmond
Closes 4-6-2023

 

Business Advisor (PT)
SUCCESS, Richmond
Closes 4-6-2023

 

Manager
Pacific Community Resources Society, Surrey
Open Until Filled 

 

Cook
Pacific Community Resources Society, Surrey
Open Until Filled 

 

Employment Facilitator
Pacific Community Resources Society, North Surrey
Open Until Filled 

 

Child & Youth Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society, Vancouver
Open Until Filled

 

Vocational Counsellor
Delta Community Living Society, Ladner
Closes 3-31-2023

 

12735-Program Manager
S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Vancouver
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

12736- Program Assistant
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-28-2023 

 

12737- Youth Worker
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-28-2023


12742- Better at Home Support Worker (Casual Pool)
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Surrey, BC
Closes 5-17-2023 

 

12743- Settlement Practitioner Lead
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-31-2023 

 

Family Education Facilitator
Chilliwack Community Services Chilliwack
Closes 4-3-2023


Child Minder
Chilliwack Community Services, Chilliwack
Closes 4-4-2023 

 

Customized Employment Counsellor
Delta Community Living Society Ladner
Closes 3-31-2023 

 

12740-Human Resources Business Partner
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-31-2023 

 

Donor Relations Coordinator
Success Vancouver, BC
Closes 3-31-2023 

 

Senior Web Administrator
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-24-2023

Housing Supervisor
PCRS Vancouver
Open Until Filled 

 

Child and Youth Worker
PCRS Vancouver
Open Until Filled


 Youth Support Worker – Day/ Evening
PCRS Chilliwack
Open Until Filled 

 

Employment Counsellor
North Island Employment Foundations Society, Campbell River
Open Until Filled  

 

12727- Program Assistant
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 4-2-2023 

 

Indigenous Victim Services Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society, Vancouver 
Open Until Filled

 

Youth Support Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society, Chilliwack
Open Until Filled

 

12728- Childminder (Casual Pool)
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-31-2023 

 

12731-Program Officer
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

12732- Counselllor
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

Settlement Practitioner
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Beijing, China
Closes 4-8-2023

 

12735-Program Manager
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-28-2023 

 

12736-Program Assistant
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-28-2023 

 

12724- Program Officer
S.U.C.C.E.S.S, Vancouver
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

Immigrant Employment Specialist
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria,  Victoria 
Open Until Filled



Digital Literacy Facilitator
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver, BC
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

Childcare Worker
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria,  Victoria 
Open Until Filled

 

Finance Assistant
Success Vancouver, BC
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

Language Instructors (Casual Pool)
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 12-31-2023 

 

Associate Director, Proposal Development & Research
Success, Vancouver, BC 
Open Until Filled

 

Accounts Payable Clerk
S.U.C.C.E.S.S Vancouver
Closes 3-24-2023 

 

Youth & Family Counsellor
Pacific Community Resources Society, Surrey 
Open Until Filled

 

Program Support Specialist
Creative Employment Access Society, Courtenay 
Open Until Filled

 

Site Support Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Vancouver 
Open Until Filled

 

Health Service Driver
Pacific Community Resources Society, Fraser Region 
Open Until Filled

 

Facilities Technician
Pacific Community Resources Society, Surrey 
Open Until Filled

 

12713 - Senior Manager, Performance & Quality Improvement
SUCCESS, Vancouver 
Open Until Filled

 

Employment Specialist
Delta Community Living Society
Ladner, BC


Maintenance Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Surrey
Open Until Filled 

 

Employer Relations Specialist
Immigration Services Society of BC (ISSofBC), Vancouver and Surrey
Open Until Filled 

 

Employer Relations Specialist
Immigration Services Society of BC ISSofBC, Multiple Locations
Open Until Filled 

 

Supervisor
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Chilliwack
Open Until Filled


Harm Reduction OPS Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Chilliwack
Open Until Filled 

 

Academic Program Facilitator
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Vancouver
Open Until Filled 

 

Maintenance Worker
Pacific Community Resources Society (PCRS), Surrey
Open Until Filled 

 

Resource Advisor I
Immigration Services Society of BC ISSofBC, Multiple Locations
Open Until Filled 

 

Employment Specialist 
Immigration Services Society of BC ISSofBC - VCC Location
Open Until Filled 

 

Wage Subsidy Specialist
WorkLink Employment Services, Victoria BC
Open Until Filled

 

Employment Advisor
WorkLink Employment Society Victoria BC
Open Until Filled

 

Work BC General Manager
ETHOS Career Management Group Ltd., Duncan
Open Until Filled 

 

Employment Specialist
ISSofBC, Kamloops
Open Until Filled 

 

LEAP Vocational Counsellor
Delta Community Living Society,  Ladner 
Open Until Filled

 
Community Support Worker 
Delta Community Living Society, Delta
Open Until Filled


Case Manager (WorkBC Services Specialist)
Maximus Canada Employment Services, Nanaimo
Open until filled


Employment Counsellor - WorkBC
BGC South Coast BC Delta, BC 
Open Until Filled

 
Interpretation Services Administrator
MOSAIC, Vancouver
Open Until Filled
 
 
Disability Services Employment Coach
Kopar Administration, Smithers
Open until filled
 

Employment Counsellor - People with Multiple Barriers to Employment
Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) BC, South Surrey / White Rock
Open Until Filled 

 

Multiple Positions
Beacon Community Services, Victoria 
Open until filled

 
JETS Program Job Developer & Co-Facilitator 
Beacon Community Services, Victoria
Open Until Filled
 
 
Multiple positions
Inter-Cultural Association of Greater Victoria
Open until filled
 
 
Multiple Postings
Mission Community Skills Centre Society, Virtual 
Open Until Filled

 
Multiple Postings
MOSAIC, Various 
Open Until Filled

 
Multiple Positions
Boys and Girls Clubs of South Coast BC, Delta 
Open Until Filled

 
 
Please email us at info@aspect.bc.ca to remove a position from this listing.
 

ASPECT Health Benefits Program

 

Health and Wellness Symposiums and Live Learning Sessions

Through our partnership with Community Services Benefits Trust (CSBT), members can access in-person and online educational events. In November 2022, members were invited to a free in-person conference focused on supporting healthy employees at work. Our event speakers discussed Mental Health; Employee and Family Assistance Programs; Diversity, Inclusion, Anti-racism; and Disability Management. We expect to have more of these sessions in the future.

As part of CSBT's ongoing 20th Anniversary celebration, we are pleased to present ASPECT members with three live learning webinars featuring LifeWorks.

  • March 29th at 10:00 AM PST - Managing Resistance to Change
  • April 18th at 10:00 AM PST - Building Resilience in Uncertain Times
  • May 16th at 10:00 AM PST - Overcoming Burnout

If you are interested in participating, registration links will be provided once they become available.


Contact Chris Block for details. 

Delta Pacific Benefit Brokers Ltd. 
300-6935 120th St. 
Delta BC, V4E 2A8
604-590-0680 ext. 103
1-877-231-4899 ext. 103
chris@delsure.com
We acknowledge with respect the Lekwungen-speaking peoples on whose traditional territory the ASPECT office stands and the Songhees, Esquimalt, and WSÁNEĆ peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. 
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