Program Coordinator, Evolve Skills Project

**Job Title**:Program Coordinator, EVolve Skills Project (Pending Funding Approval)

**Status**: Regular, Full Time (Union Position)
**Hours**: 35 hours/ week
**Schedule**:Monday - Friday

**Grid**:12
**Rate**:**$29.17/hr - $33.49/hr (starting at $29.17/hr)

**Start Date**: ASAP
**End Dat**e**:**March 31, 2028

**Date Posted**:April 17, 2025
**Closing Date**: Open until filled

**The Opportunity**

**Key Responsibilities**
- Provide assistance to the Manager and Employment Specialists in all aspects of their work in providing the activities and services associated with the program
- Conduct initial participant intakes to assess participant needs and eligibility in order to refer to the appropriate team members and/or external resources.
- Independently conduct outreach in the community to attract new participants in creative and effective ways and help promote the program to strategic community partners.
- Take detailed notes during meetings to ensure accurate record-keeping and follow-up of program and staff tasks and activities.
- Offer participants information on available life and employability services and make referrals to appropriate internal and external community resources.
- Build and maintain relationships with relevant community service providers to enhance program referrals and partnerships.
- Plan, organize and attend events, such as forums, job fairs, and other community engagement activities, to promote program services and support integration.
- Establish and maintain an inventory of community resources and services available to participants.
- Work closely with other program staff and stakeholders to identify emerging needs and develop responsive service strategies.
- Schedule, monitor, and oversee volunteers/practicum students working within the program and provide support to their training plans in tandem with the Program Manager.
- Facilitate effective coordination and communication within the team to ensure seamless service and support delivery.
- Assist the Manager in compiling and tracking program data for internal and funder-related reports and ensure compliance with funder/contract directives and deadlines; effectively maintain relevant participant program and participant data in DIVERSEcity’s CRM, and maintain accurate financial records and outcome data in any required program trackers
- Other duties as assigned by management.
- Diploma in a related human/social services field, with preference given to those with a Career Development Practitioner background.
- Minimum of two years of relevant experience in project coordination, administration, volunteer management, and working with youth, immigrant, or other vulnerable populations, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Strong understanding of workforce integration, including providing career development to members of equity-deserving groups including youth, women, newcomers, and racialized individuals, facing employment barriers.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within a multicultural team setting.
- Knowledge of community resources and ability to build and maintain partnerships.
- Ability to work with mínimal supervision and meet deadlines.
- Strong computer literacy skills, including proficiency with MS Windows, MS Word, MS Excel, internet research, Canva, Doodle Poll, and social media.

A Criminal Record Check is a requirement of employment.

**APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS**:
This position is open to current employees of DIVERSEcity only.

**Additional Information**:
**About DIVERSEcity**:
**We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.