Salary :
Activate JobCopilot
Our employer partner, a dedicated and thriving non-profit organization located in the Greater Toronto Area, is looking to hire a 'Bridge-to-Work Specialist'! This opportunity is ideal for individuals with experience supporting individuals in overcoming employment barriers, with a particular focus on women.
The Bridge2Work Specialist supports women and other underserved community members in the skilled trades to access skilled trades and leadership development education, greening skilled trades training, and event opportunities to support their career progress.
Working closely with community partners, this role provides wraparound employment supports, partnership engagement, leadership coaching, mentorship, and other service referrals to ensure positive outcomes for participants in sector-specific training initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct outreach to promote Skills for Change programs and build relationships with underserved individuals in the skilled trades (e.g., women, newcomers), community agencies, employers, training facilitators, unions, and associations.
- Deliver information sessions, intakes, and registration into programs and events.
- Facilitate career and leadership development workshops, covering topics such as self-advocacy, career planning, communication strategies, etc.
- Coordinate and facilitate program activities such as training and leadership development events, site visits, and field trips.
- Coordinate training event/activity logistics, such as vendor confirmation, schedule, curriculum plans, and client registration.
- Participate in events, meetings, and outreach efforts to enhance program visibility and build connections in the community.
- Coordinate mentorship opportunities between clients and industry professionals.
- Evaluate program delivery and make recommendations for service improvements.
- Refer clients to appropriate wraparound supports and community services to address employment-related or personal barriers.
- Support clients in career development activities including resume development, interview preparation, and navigating the workplace.
- Engage employers to identify employment opportunities and provide employer perspectives in career development.
- Collaborate with training institutions as needed.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files; input client data in internal systems; generate reports, success stories, and testimonials.
- Research and stay current on skilled trades education and employment pathways, licensing, and sector trends.
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Social Work, Career Development, Community Services, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in employment counselling, job coaching, or career services.
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills; ability to present to groups and engage clients in workshops.
- Experience working with marginalized populations, particularly women and newcomers.
- Strong knowledge of the skilled trades sector and current labour market demands.
- Demonstrated ability to build employer and community agency relationships.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite and presentation tools; experience is an asset.
- Strong organizational, case management, and time-management skills.
- A commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of program delivery.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
- A clear, mandator vulnerable sector check is required.
The Ideal Candidate Has:
- A strong understanding of workforce development and leadership development, especially in high demand sectors such as the skilled trades and sustainability.
- Experience supporting individuals in overcoming employment barriers, with a particular focus on women.
- A client-centered and equity-focused approach to service delivery that fosters empowerment, skill development, and long-term success.
- Proven ability to develop employer and community partnerships, industry mentorship opportunities, and facilitate career development.
- Strong facilitation and communication skills, capable of delivering engaging workshops and coaching sessions in career development.
- Enthusiasm for collaboration with partners, and other staff to ensure access to wraparound support for clients.
$27 - $29.50 an hour
We thank all applicants interested in this opportunity, however; please note that only selected candidates will be contacted regarding next steps.
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