Belinda Ha
Youth Employment Specialist @YWCA BC
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WORK HISTORY
Youth Employment Specialist @YWCA BC
Vancouver, BC, CA
Collaborates with youth job seekers, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and individuals with varying abilities, to support their integration into the workforce. Identifies and addresses barriers to employment while leveraging their strengths through personalized guidance and support. • Assesses candidates\' skills, qualifications, and career goals, developing individualized action plans that promote inclusivity. Administers Disability-Related Employment Needs Assessments (DRENAs) when necessary to ensure candidates receive appropriate accommodations and resources to succeed • Supported 65 clients in securing sustained employment within one fiscal year while managing a caseload of 140+ individuals • Supports employee development by providing guidance on skills training, resume building, and interview preparation. Assists in connecting candidates to relevant training opportunities such as short-term certificate training and wage subsidies. • Follows labour market trends and employment issues to inform recruitment strategies, workforce planning, and talent development. Stays updated on community resources to support clients’ skills development and career advancement • Works closely with marginalized job seekers to ensure access to essential support systems, including safety plans, basic needs, and counselling, and other resources that promote well-being and successful workforce integration
EDUCATION
Carleton University
Combined Honours Bachelor of Journalism and History
Toronto Metropolitan University
PhD - ABD
Ryerson University
Master’s Degree
York Mills Collegiate Institute
Honours French Immersion Diploma
SKILLS
ABOUT BELINDA HA
With over eight years of experience in talent development and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), I specialize in helping individuals overcome employment barriers and successfully navigate the workforce. In my role as a Customized Employment Specialist, I engage directly with employers to find the right fit for job seekers, ensuring both the employer\'s and employee’s needs are met for lasting, successful placements. My expertise lies in aligning talent with opportunities, developing inclusive hiring practices, and creating workplace environments where all employees feel valued, supported, and able to thrive. I am committed to fostering diverse and equitable workforces by integrating anti-oppression principles and navigating complex DEI challenges, including reconciliation within a settler-colonial context
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