Y-rise Program Coordinator

**Title**: Y-RISE Program Coordinator (Readiness, Integration, Skills, and Employment)

** Location**: YMCA Immigrant Services

** Position Status**: Full-Time, Contract (to March 31, 2026)

** Compensation**: $49,000 - 52,000 per year

There is potential inside all of us - we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem - our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigating a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighborhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.

With us at their side, they can Shine On.

**As part of your total compensation**:

- Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
- Access to Y at Home, where you can participate in fitness programs from your own home
- Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
- Three (3) weeks vacation entitlement and paid wellness days
- Comprehensive benefits package and pension
- Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

** About the role**:
We are seeking a passionate, resourceful, and highly organized Program Coordinator to lead the implementation and delivery of our new Pre-Employment Project for Racialized Immigrant Women. This initiative is designed to empower participants by increasing their confidence and readiness for employment through customized training and holistic support.

The Program Coordinator will play a critical role in the project’s success, working collaboratively with internal teams and external partners to ensure the program meets its objectives. Key responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project, supervising a diverse and dedicated team, tracking outcomes and deliverables, writing reports, and enhancing program delivery through innovative and client-centered approaches.

**In this role, you will**:

- Provide ongoing coordination and engaging leadership of all aspects of the program including annual program planning, quality assurance and evaluation
- Coordinate continuous intake and conduct detailed assessments of participants’ backgrounds, skills, and employment readiness
- Co-develop individualized employment and training plans with participants
- Facilitate quality training sessions (i.e. English for the workplace, essential skills, digital literacy, employment readiness)
- Support participants in building confidence, workplace readiness, and understanding of Canadian workplace norms
- Share current labour market trends and best practices with team members
- Provide onsite job coaching to address workplace challenges faced by immigrant women
- Engage employers to create sustainable employment opportunities for participants
- Maintain detailed program records and participant documentation.
- Collect and analyze program data to assess outcomes and inform program improvements.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program quality and alignment with organizational goals.
- Ensure all program activities are in line with project objectives and contractual requirements
- Submit monthly statistical and written reports
- Maintain comprehensive program and participant records
- Collect and analyze data to assess program outcomes and drive improvements
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align program delivery with organizational goals.
- Lead consistent program delivery standards and promote team collaboration
- Recruit, onboard, supervise, and support program staff using inclusive and equitable practices
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned team culture.
- Mentor and support staff to ensure high-quality service delivery and team retention
- Develop tools, resources, and processes informed by client and partner needs
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community partners and networks.
- Create engaging training materials, resources, and promotional content and ensure accurate representation of program activities across various platforms

**Education and skills qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education or equivalent combination if education and experience in a relevant field. (i.e. Women studies, adult education/training,) A Career Development professional designation and EAL certification are ass