Vision, Mission & Values

Vision Statement

Kootenay Career Development Society is a dynamic, diverse and change-responsive centre of excellence, that empowers individuals, employers and communities economically and socially through career development, employment counseling and human resource planning.

Mission

• We are dedicated to the highest quality of client service based on the most current labour market information and job search tools and techniques.
• Kootenay Career Development Society establishes and maintains a collaborative relationship with clients that is respectful, inclusive, engaging and non-judgemental.
• Through human resource planning support employers in the development of a skilled workforce.
• Working together as a team we will continue to maximize our resources to support the employment and career development needs of unemployed individuals in our community.
• Contribute through all our activities to a healthy and vibrant economy.
• Encourage life-long learning.
• Support individuals to form a long tern meaningful attachment to the labour market.
• Connect employees to employers through supporting employee recruitment, training and retraining.
• Offer support, inspiration and motivation to individuals seeking employment.
• Build partnerships with the employer community
• Maintain an ongoing process to evaluate climate for learning
• Evaluate client service

Values

Respect:
Respect for our clients, community and each other

Inclusiveness:
Embrace diversity and include our clients, partners and community members in program planning.

Responsibility:
Ensure program and financial accountability to clients and funders

Learning:
Work as a team, to create an open, innovative learning environment

Integrity:
Demonstrate fairness, compassion and honesty

Support:
Encourage clients and members to identify their assets and strengths

Leadership:
Provide leadership in the areas of employment and economic/social development

Change-responsive:
Understand and adapt to change

Balance:
Model meaningful work/life balance

Authenticity:
What we say, we do

Professional Excellence
Demonstrating best practices