Position: Wage Subsidy Officer
Project: FCR - National
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Location: Surrey Head Office
Start date: September 5, 2025
Wage Range: $27.00 - $29.00 per hour
Reports to: Manager / Director
Job Summary: PICS Intercultural/Tri-Provincial Health Care Professional Canadian Work Experience & Wage Subsidy FCR Program will help Internationally Trained Health Professionals (IEHPs) including but not limited to women and non-Binary who face barriers to settling in their own profession or related career by providing Canadian Work Experience, Wage-Subsidy and Job placement to Health Care Aides, Clinical/Addiction Counsellors and Other Health Professionals. This program will provide services with joint partnerships in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario.

JOB SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• fluent in English; fluency in a second language (Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu, Tagalog, Cantonese, or
• Mandarin) is an asset;
• strong knowledge of local labour market information and methods to maintain a current;
• understanding of local influences and regional trends;
• strong analytical skills coupled with a high degree of accuracy;
• possesses established connections within the community and with employers;
• excellent verbal and written communications skills;
• strong ability to work with minimal supervision;
• excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and the
• public including potential employers and other service providers;
• competent to accomplish tasks with deadlines & handle stress and pressure;
• willing to take initiative, and action & results-oriented, flexible, and dedicated to quality work; and
• proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite and Social Media - Twitter, Facebook,
• linkedIn, WhatsApp, website etc.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• bachelor’s /Diploma degree in a related field or equivalent work experience;
• career Counselling and Job development knowledge;
• knowledge or experience in community based, career development / employment
• services preferred; and
• minimum 1 years of Job Development Experience.

• plan, coordinate and deliver the Wage subsidy program;
• proactively promote and market the Wage Subsidy program, concept of paid work experience to employers and eligible clients through marketing materials;
• facilitate group info sessions on the Wage Subsidy Program internally and in the community;
• coach participants in supporting their marketing approach towards employers by facilitating targeting resumes and cover letters, interviewing skills, and networking;
• receive applications for Wage Subsidy participation from clients and employers;
• recruit, evaluate and select suitable prospective employers and eligible participants;
• facilitates group and one-on-one workshops to participants and employers as needed to support employment readiness as well as employer needs;
• maintain good working relationships and communication with clients and employers;
• assist employers in creating training plans for the participants and ensure they produce a job description, orientation and monitoring of the training plan that is suitable to the client’s needs and circumstances;
• monitor on a regular basis progress of placements to support client progress and success;
• support and assist Clients and employers to resolve placement issues;
• administer Financial Supports and ensure agreement terms are accurate;
• conduct on-site and virtual meetings with employers and participants to monitor progress;
• review, verify and process employer wage subsidy payment claims according to the contract;
• prepare quarterly and final reports; and
• prioritizing tasks, working with accuracy and managing deadlines effectively and consistently
• other duties as required.