Pathways and Recruitment Officer

**Who We Are**:
At Elephant Thoughts, we transform lives through education. As a registered Canadian charitable organization, we are dedicated to unleashing the potential of youth facing barriers; nurturing future global leaders who value the environment, cultural understanding, and civic engagement.

**Who You Are**:
You’re a dynamic, motivated individual who believes in the power of education to inspire change. You thrive in a role where you can connect with and empower youth, guiding them toward meaningful career pathways and equipping them with the skills to succeed. As a Pathways Coach and Recruitment Officer, you’re passionate about recruiting individuals ready to make a difference in their communities. If you’re ready to inspire and be inspired, join us at Elephant Thoughts: education for a changing world.

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

The Pathways Coach and Recruitment Officer works directly with trainees to provide individualized support and coaching that prepares them for successful careers in their trades. The ultimate goal is to recruit and onboard youth who strive to make a difference in their lives or communities and to connect trainees with sustainable careers that sets the trainee and the employer up for success. Therefore, a successful Pathway Coach must have a deep understanding of their trainees and the various career options available to them.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Recruitment**
- Collaborate with local businesses and organizations to recruit ideal program participants.
- Organize and participate in job fairs, networking events, and other recruitment activities to build relationships with potential partners and participants.
- Align recruitment strategy with Pathways Coach duties to onboard youth participants prior to the program start.

**Pathways and Job Readiness**
- Build trust and rapport with participants throughout their 9-12 weeks (and beyond) of training.
- Provide personalized career coaching, helping participants identify career goals and develop actionable plans.
- Assess participants' skills, interests, and experiences to guide them toward suitable career pathways.
- Facilitate workshops and one-on-one sessions focused on goal setting, decision-making, and overcoming barriers to employment.
- Maintain a caseload with a target outcome of +80% of trainees successfully placed in sustainable trades careers within each quarter.
- Develop and deliver job readiness training, including resume writing, interview techniques, and workplace etiquette.
- Create engaging materials to support job readiness learning and retention.
- Monitor and evaluate participant progress, providing feedback and additional support as needed.
- Host routine check-ins to manage participants' goal setting and career planning, determining employment pathways and training opportunities.
- Conduct follow-ups 12 weeks post-program for participants who have not yet found employment, offering continued support and wrap-around services.

**Administration**
- Collect and administer surveys and feedback throughout the project to meet reporting guidelines.
- Ensure accurate, up-to-date data through systems like the employment prospect roster, Student Pathways Master Tracker, and PIT data collection.
- Create new tools, forms, and processes tailored to grant requirements and participant success.
- Submit notes, testimonials, photos, and success stories as required for funding reports.
- Attend weekly meetings, support the team with intake interviews, and undertake additional tasks assigned by the Manager.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Education, Social Work, or a related field (preferred).
- Proven experience in career coaching, job readiness training, or recruitment.
- Strong understanding of the job market and local employment trends.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proficiency in Google platform tools and other relevant software.

**This job description is not limited to those duties specifically listed, and can be changed at any time, in order to adapt to business demands or organizational changes.**

**Deadline for Applications**: November 15th, 2024**

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

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-11-15
Expected start date: 2024-12-02