Career Coach Facilitator

Career Coach Facilitator - Northern Ontario (8-Month Contract with potential for Extension)

About HIEC

HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise that focuses on partnership, mentorship, and workforce development in Ontario. With over 30 years of experience as an active, community-focused organization, HIEC aims to enhance career education and inspire youth to make informed career decisions.

Why Us?

At HIEC, our goal is to positively impact the career journeys of others — and that includes our own team We foster a culture where people feel valued, respected, and inspired to bring their best ideas forward. You’ll join a team that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in a workplace where you truly belong.

This role also offers:

- Competitive salary
- A Comprehensive Employee Benefits plan (Extended Health, Dental, etc.)
- Mental Health Supports (Calm App subscription)
- Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities
- A workplace rooted in inclusion, creativity, and purpose

Position Description

The Career Coach Facilitator - Northern Ontario plays a key role plays a key role in the success of the Ontario Career Lab (OCL) - an innovative, province-wide career exploration initiative led by HIEC that connects volunteer Career Coaches with Grade 9 and 10 students across Ontario. This position is ideal for a confident facilitator who is passionate about youth engagement and understands the unique communities, industries, and cultural landscapes across Northern Ontario.

The facilitator leads career coaching sessions in schools and ensures seamless coordination between educators, volunteers, and students. The role blends dynamic facilitation with program coordination and community engagement, connecting youth to real-world career insights. A strong interest or background in career development, experiential learning, or workforce education is highly valued.

Job Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

Facilitation and Program Delivery
- Deliver engaging opening and closing presentations that inspire students and set the tone for career exploration sessions.
- Manage event flow, transitions, and timing while maintaining high energy and professionalism.
- Adapt facilitation style to suit diverse audiences and learning environments.
- Support student engagement throughout sessions and ensure alignment with program objectives.
- Represent HIEC and Ontario Career Lab as an enthusiastic, credible, and professional facilitator.

Program Coordination and Logistics
- Serve as the on-site lead for each event, overseeing setup, materials, and volunteer orientation.
- Conduct pre-session briefings with Career Coaches to review structure, expectations, and key messages.
- Coordinate logistics with teachers and administrators, ensuring clarity on schedules, groupings, and accessibility needs.
- Manage event materials, including distributing and collecting resources and ensuring readiness of technology and supplies.

Stakeholder Engagement
- Build strong relationships with educators, students, volunteers, and community partners.
- Support recruitment of Career Coaches by connecting with local employers, associations, and industry organizations.
- Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, addressing on-site questions and resolving challenges as they arise.
- Collaborate with partner organizations to enhance the reach and impact of Ontario Career Lab programming.

Evaluation and Reporting
- Administer and collect post-session evaluations from students and Career Coaches.
- Ensure compliance with data privacy and security protocols when handling program information.
- Document session outcomes and submit concise reports to the Program Management Team.
- Share insights and success metrics that help strengthen overall program delivery.

Continuous Improvement
- Identify opportunities to enhance facilitation techniques and student engagement strategies.
- Contribute creative ideas to improve logistics, volunteer experiences, and program impact.
- Support knowledge-sharing across the facilitation team to ensure consistency and excellence.

Qualifications to Succeed:

- Minimum: high school diploma; post-secondary education in education, communications, or social sciences is an asset.
- 3-5 years’ experience in facilitation, training delivery, or program coordination.
- Familiarity with Northern Ontario communities, geography, and cultural context is highly valued.
- Experience working with youth or in educational settings is a strong asset.
- Experience in career coaching, employment counselling, or workforce development is a strong asset.
- Proficiency in digital tools for coordination, reporting, and communication.
- Fluency in French (written and spoken) is an asset.
- ASL/FSL is an asset.
- Experience facilitating both virtual and in-person sessions.

Key Competencies
- Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills with confidence speaking to large groups.
- Strong or