ABOUT US
Established as a crown corporation in 2004 to oversee and expand BC’s industry training and apprenticeship
system, ITA works with industry and employers, trainees and apprentices, labour unions and training
providers to meet industry’s current and future training needs.
Our success depends on a strong team of about 60 skilled and passionate people dedicated to making a
difference. Attracting and investing in outstanding talent, ITA is a customer-service focused organization with
deep provincial reach and broad national influence.
We strive to keep our employees challenged, support them with professional development, and recognize
and reward their contributions.
For an additional view into our world, please visit our website: http://www.itabc.ca
ABOUT THE POSITION
ITA is seeking 4 Apprentice Advisors (Full-Time); 1 in Victoria, 1 in Prince George, 1 in Kelowna, and 1 in
Terrace. Reporting directly to the Manager, Apprentice Advisors this position will be responsible for building
knowledge and awareness of the BC apprenticeship system; providing guidance to apprentices
and sponsors on processes and policies relating to the apprenticeship journey and enhanced
challenger pathway.
Apprentice Advisors are an extension of the Customer Support team whose main function is to
provide regional support to Apprentices and Sponsors therefore positively impacting continuation
and completion rates for apprenticeship. Apprentice Advisors work in designated regions and
spend 75% of their time directly interacting with stakeholders.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Locally represent the ITA to stakeholders, industry, sponsors and apprentices. Develop
regional relationships to better promote the value of apprenticeship and leverage apprentice
opportunities.
Serve as a point of contact to apprentices and sponsors who are seeking advice or resources
to address complex questions/scenarios.
Work with regional service providers to increase their knowledge to support the continuation
and completion of apprenticeship.
Guide apprentices who have lost their sponsor, providing direction to resources that can
support securing a sponsor.
Meet with industry and sponsor’s to identify common barriers and develop initiatives to remove
those barriers within apprenticeship.
Provide guidance and support through targeted outreach to apprentices and sponsors where
continuation is a concern.
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Follow up with discontinuers, or those at risk of discontinuing, helping remove barriers to
support their continuation.
Monitor and report on continuation and completion rates as well as identify top impediments
within apprenticeship journey to help create long term solutions to remove those barriers.
Provide input into communications resources and tools required related to apprentice and
sponsor supports
Operate within legislative authorities, ITA policies and administrative guidelines.
Apply continuous improvement methodology to all processes, procedures and systems needed
to deliver the Apprenticeship Advisor role.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
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A post-secondary education and/ or trades certification with demonstrated success in working
within the apprenticeship system as a coach, counsellor or advisor
5 to 7 years of directly related leadership experience that demonstrates the ability to deliver
results while maintaining constructive relationships and success working within multi
stakeholder environments
Experience leveraging technology to appropriately and effectively to work remotely with clients
and employees
A strong knowledge of the B.C. apprenticeship system, experience working directly with
apprentices and sponsors to increase continuation and completion would be an asset.
A proven track record of working independently and reporting results to supervisor.
Ability to travel and support a designated region.
COMPENSATION
Salary Commensurate with experience. The ITA offers a highly competitive benefits package and perks
which include:
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3 weeks’ vacation to start, floater days, and flexible working schedule.
A shorter work week with 7.5 hours per day, 37.5 hours per week.
Eligible for pension contributions.
Healthy Living Program.
Generous Professional Development Plan
Extensive Extended Health and Dental Plans that are 100% employer paid (with the
exception of LTD and Life Insurance).
HOW TO APPLY
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you! Submit your covering letter and resume by
November 14, 2013 by email to HumanResources@itabc.ca. Be sure to include your name, your desired
location and "Apprentice Advisor" in the subject line, or your application may not reach the appropriate
person.
We kindly ask that applications be sent by email only - no fax or mail applications - and we ask for no phone calls please.
Applicants will receive an emailed response confirming receipt of their resume submission. Due to the high number of
applications the ITA receives, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the ITA.