Coordinator - Instructor/painter/decorator

**Program Coordinator
- Instructor Painter Decorator**

**Yes2Trades Program**

**(kindly note that we are temporarily operating via a hybrid model of in-office and remote work)**

**YES believes that employment is empowerment and the cornerstone of safe and healthy communities. YES leads the Canadian youth sector with innovative programs that empower disadvantaged and vulnerable youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society.**

The Yes 2Trades program provides participants with 8 weeks of both group and one-on-one employment planning and preparation services, hands on training in residential, commercial, industrial painting and decorating followed by a job placement. Reporting to the Manager, the Coordinator-Instructor/Painter/Decorator will focus on providing in class instructions and practicum experience for all participants in the program. This position will also manage program budget, lead outreach/marketing activities, complete program evaluation and funder reports.

Your energy and enthusiasm are boundless and you enjoy and thrive in a fast paced environment. You are detail oriented, creative and an excellent communicator. You want to work with youth 16-29 facing barriers to employment and build partnerships with employers in the trades, to create employment opportunities for youth. You thrive in a professional environment and are driven and welcome the opportunity to aspire to measurable targets. You have a passion for residential, commercial, industrial painting and teaching others.

**Qualifications**
- Relevant education and minimum three years of experience working in the trades as a painter/instructor
- Knowledge of industry trends and apprenticeships
- Proven experience providing cost estimate with knowledge of all Health and Safety requirements for the trade
- Knowledge and understanding of the target group, labour market information and resources in Toronto for youth and other job seekers
- Certified in WHMIS, First Aid and Woking at Heights an asset
- Experience in developing employment opportunities or recruitment
- Excellent communication, negotiating and presentation skills
- Group leadership/curriculum/program development skills
- Ability to relate to socially and economically disadvantaged youth
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural/multi-racial workplace

**Specific Duties**
- Develop curriculum and deliver in class instructions on residential, commercial and industrial painting, ensuring curriculum is engaging and geared towards youth
- Instruct youth on health and safety protocols in a work environment
- Instruct/coach youth on building and installing scaffolding and swing gates,
- Assist youth with preparation and painting of sites for hands on training component
- Complete and submit necessary reports, evaluations and payroll attendance records
- Coordinate required materials, tools, participants and making all arrangements related to each paint site contracts
- Coordinate outreach/marketing activities to ensure continuous intake
- Advise customer on selection of colour schemes and choice of wall covering
- Provide cost estimates to clients
- Oversee participants on site
- Read specifications to determine quantities of paint materials required
- Manage budget and purchase materials required
- Contribute to the overall accuracy, timeliness, and consistency of financial reporting
- Work with the team in managing caseload to ensure all case notes and documentation for each file are completed, accurate and kept up-to-date
- Complete monthly statistical reports for the purpose of tracking and monitoring program outcomes
- Undertake other duties as maybe required to reach program objectives

**Organizational Responsibilities**
- Adheres to all YES policies and procedures and ensures confidentially is maintained on client, personnel, financial and agency matters
- Represents YES at all times in a professional manner
- Participates in regular supervision meetings
- Attends all staff meetings
- Works cooperatively with other team members
- Carries out any other duties, as required

**Starting Salary**:Salary Range $61,500 -$ 62,500 (under review)

**Position**: Coordinator - Instructor Painter Decorator
- Commercial, Residential and Industrial Painting

**Location**: 555 Richmond St. W, Toronto, ON - Some travel to paint sites

**Hours of Work**:40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday: 9 - 5; Friday: 9-4.00
- **It is a condition of employment that all new employees must disclose their Covid-19 vaccination status before their first day of work. **_

**A*_**ccommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under the YES Accessibility policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.*_
- **We thank all applicants; however only those selected for interviews will be contacted. **_
- **YES is an equal opportunity employer.**_

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $61,500.00-$62,500.00 per year

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shi