Job Description

Position

: Employment Training Facilitator

37.5 hours (Full Time)

Negotiable, based on experience

: July 30th, 2025

: August 18th, 2025

The Employment Training Facilitator is responsible for facilitating employment training programs, including the Elmwood Youth Employment Experience program and the Building Future Program. These programs aim to provide employability skills support, job readiness training, employment placement assistance, and workplace language training to participants, including youth and new immigrants.

Responsibilities

Recruit participants for the programs in collaboration with the Employment Team

Develop and implement marketing plans for the programs in consultation with the Manager.

Assist clients with job readiness skills, job search strategies, resume reviews, and interview preparation.

Build trusting relationships with participants by maintaining a non-judgmental attitude, in alignment with ECRC values and principles.

Assist in developing and facilitating weekly skills training content, while supporting participants in creating career plans to overcome barriers.

Assist clients with career plans and developing actionable steps while providing essential workplace language and employment support.

Provide information and direction that will empower participants to make informed decisions in the hopes of improving their quality of life

Provide on-going role modeling of soft skills such as being punctual, timely follow through, critical skills and having a positive attitude.

Ensure regular communication with the program Manager, and Director regarding program trends, participants' statistics, and critical incidents

Responsible for collecting, ensuring the accuracy, and maintaining records of program participants for statistical purposes.

Support with the creation and design of program materials and flyers for promotional purposes

Prepare monthly written reports on program participation detailing the progress, challenges and strategies for improvement.

Participate in team specific training sessions, staff meetings, and professional learnings

Other duties as may be assigned

Qualifications

Post-secondary degree in the social services field, human resources, and or education.

Other combinations of relevant education and experience may be considered

Experience working with youth and immigrants

3 years of experience working within Youth Employment programming with a culturally diverse population of youth and at-risk families.

Experience establishing relationships with business and community referral agencies

Experience in the development, organization, and facilitation of employment readiness and life skills training

Knowledge of the resources available in the community to individual experiencing barriers to employment and education

Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills both verbal and written

Excellent computer skills including proficiency in virtual meeting platforms, Outlook, Word and Excel

Non-judgmental and accepting attitude

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Regular hours of work will be at the ECRC office from Monday to Friday. You will be required to work a combination of 9-5pm and or 12- 8pm, including occasional weekends for community events. Employees are eligible to participate in the benefits plan, which includes extended health coverage with 70% paid by the employer, a matching contribution to an RRSP account of up to 2% of the employee's gross salary, and 3 weeks of accrued paid time off (PTO).

Submit resume and a cover letter to:

Hilda de Souza, Senior Director, People Engagement & Programs

E-mail: jobs@elmwoodcrc.ca

Only successful applicants will be contacted to schedule interview times

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00-$29.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits:

Extended health care Paid time off RRSP match
Schedule:

Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:

employment program: 3 years (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2025-07-19
Expected start date: 2025-08-18