Job Description

Title:

Shop Training Coordinator

Job Status:

Full time, 1-Year Contract

Hours of Work:

40 hours/week

Salary:

$55,000-$60,000

Job Region:

All Blue Door Locations (Construct Office)



Construct is an Employment Social Enterprises within Blue Door that fosters a labour market attachment for individuals facing barriers around employment in York, Durham, and Peel Region. Construct provides training, supportive employment opportunities, wrap- around supports, and assisting participants to gaining an apprenticeship and/or employment in the construction trades.



Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency shelter services since 1982. Blue Door's mission is to support people who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness to attain and retain affordable housing.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Training and Employment, the Shop Training Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day social components of the program. This includes running the daily participant workshop training, construction math, and supporting on-site work opportunities. The applicant must be willing to address issues head on and actively seek ways to support program participants. This person must be a team player - participating in team meetings, providing new ideas on how to enhance and improve the program, as well as being flexible in completing various tasks as needed with a consistency and within the values, goals and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Deliver participant training to support the development of hands-on skills, foundational tool knowledge, working safely on a jobsite, and construction math. Develop wood-working lesson plans at various skill levels. Coordinate with Manager, Training and Employment and training team staff to ensure participants are well supported throughout the program and beyond. Work closely alongside the training team staff to address underlying issues including conflict resolution and culture amongst participants. Ensure participants wear appropriate PPE during shop training, provide health and safety training, and conduct tool safety training with all participants. Ensure accountability among participants to adhere to company policies and procedures and represent Blue Door's values when working in the community. Motivate participants by providing constructive feedback that recognizes their hard work and achievements. Listen to participants who need support and connect participants to support staff as needed. Utilize de-escalation techniques to manage conflict on-site. Other duties as assigned.

Respect and Professionalism

Maintain professionalism in the workplace. Working cooperatively alongside and supporting all Blue Door team members and departments. Adherence to the mission, vision, policies and procedures of the agency. Able and willing to promote harm reduction practices in accordance with core standards. Attend internal staff meetings and staff training as required. Maintain the confidentiality of all client and agency information. Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills in accordance with (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. Fosters positive and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, community partners and volunteers. Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary. Meets with manager on a regular basis and participates in completion of annual performance evaluation.

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Occupational Health & Safety

All employees are responsible for carrying out work in a way that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others. All employees shall learn and understand health and safety policies and procedures and will comply with them.

Qualifications

Proven experience in woodworking, carpentry, or a related trades Experience delivering hands-on training or mentoring in a workshop or educational setting. Strong understanding of health and safety practices in a shop or jobsite environment. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills. Ability to develop and adapt lesson plans for diverse learning styles and skill levels. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and participant-centered training. First Aid/CPR certification and familiarity with WHMIS (or willingness to obtain). A valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is considered an asset. Vulnerable Sector Screening required.


Blue Door is committed to the development of staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti- racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homeless. Blue Door is a unionized work environment.


In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.


All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin with qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@bluedoor.ca