Job Description

Are you entrepreneurial, client-focused and committed to teamwork and excellence? Do you enjoy working with clients from diverse backgrounds? If you want to work for a recognized leader in career and workforce development, then consider a career with Centre for Skills Development!

Headquartered in Burlington, Ontario, with locations in Oakville, Milton and Clarkson, Centre for Skills delivers high caliber employment services, language training & settlement services, skilled trades training and literacy upgrading. Providing people with opportunities to build a better future and making a positive impact on peoples' lives is integral to the business of Centre for Skills.

For more information, visit: centreforskills.ca

Job Number: 480

Job Title: Community Engagement & Intake Specialist

Department Skilled Trades

Location: Burlington/All Sites

Hours of Work: Full-time (35 hours/week)

Schedule: Monday to Friday (10:30am to 6:30pm)

Reports To: Skilled Trades Coordinator

These are your responsibilities:

Program Recruitment & Intake:

Conduct 1:1 and group information sessions, shop days, and interview applicants for pre-apprenticeship skills training programs Assist clients in completing and obtaining all program recruitment documentation (proof of education, government identification, program forms, identification documents, etc.) Provide appropriate community and educational referrals to participants not accepted into a skilled trades program Organize and facilitate program orientation sessions for skilled trades training Approach recruitment and intake using an employability and trauma-informed lens, recognizing individual circumstances and barriers that may impact participation and success. Actively engage in community outreach to promote pre-apprenticeship programs and recruit eligible participants through partnerships with local organizations, community groups, schools, and employment service providers. Develop and maintain strong community partnerships to facilitate referrals from targeted groups (e.g., newcomers, women, Indigenous peoples, youth, and individuals facing barriers to employment).
Employment Advising & Apprenticeship Coaching:

Provide 1:1 and group workshops on trades specific career planning and job search related topics to support Centre for Skills skilled trades students, alumni, and job seekers with trades specific interests Provide resources and information to clients on trades specific career options and related training and apprenticeship pathways Provide 1:1 client case management for EO eligible clients within SSM model Work closely with program team, including instructors, and Workforce Development Specialist to support students in their job search and work placements Provide 1:1 and group information sessions to skilled trade's students on topics such as Employment Standards Act, WHMIS, Health & Safety Awareness, and other workplace related training
What you need to bring to this job:

Education or experience working within the social services field (asset) Strong team work skills, with the ability to adapt and support multiple teams, each with unique needs Self-starter who can work independently and with others to accomplish team goals Strong workshop facilitation skills with the ability to adapt curriculum and teaching style to different audiences (youth, newcomers, women, and people with disabilities) Open to coaching and continuous learning and being a contributing member of a very interactive and dynamic team Thrive in dynamic and ever-changing environment, willing to "jump in" and help teammates as schedules many need to change at a moments notice Willingness to take on other tasks outside of the job description from time to time Willingness and ability to work in shared workspaces and move locations and/or office spaces as needed to meet clients Able to work in a manufacturing-oriented environment that can be noisy, warm, and dirty at times (this is not head office, but you may need to also work out of head office too) Trauma-informed with the ability to understand, engage, and support clients with complex barriers to employment (youth, legal, housing, mental health, disabilities, learning differences, childcare, low-income, etc.). Organized with strong attention to detail and document use Collaborative case management approach to client support, program delivery, and team success
At Centre for Skills, we offer a competitive compensation package and benefits. We value flexibility and the need to achieve a work-life balance. All employees receive above industry average time off, including vacation time, sick / wellness days and personal days. We promote and support continuous learning, providing our staff with training to develop skills, attend workshops and conferences. We are committed to supporting the growth of our staff and we take a team approach in all that we do. Contact us to learn more about why we're sure you'll love working at Centre for Skills!

Please e-mail your resume and cover letter to: resumes@centreforskills.ca

Application Deadline: Open until filled

We thank all applicants for their interest in Centre for Skills, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please contact us at resumes@centreforskills.ca should an accommodation be required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Work Location: In person