Youth Employment Skills Trainer

Youth Employment Skills Trainer - (FT) - Sudbury, ON

**You’ll feel great about a career with March of Dimes Canada**

At March of Dimes Canada, **our collective work matters.**As a leading national charity backed by a history of more than 70 years of impact, we’re dedicated to being Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. Our collective efforts are rooted in our **Purpose, Vision**, and **Mission,** which inform how we drive all our work forward.
- **Purpose**: Champion equity. Empower ability.
- **Vision**:An inclusive, barrier-free society for people with disabilities. 
- **Mission**:To be Canada’s leading service provider, resource, and advocate, empowering people with disabilities to live and thrive in communities nationwide. 

**Responsibilities**
- Collaborate and communicate effectively with Project SEARCH Instructor, internship department managers/mentors, co-workers, family members, School Board personnel, and Project SEARCH management.
- Identify and implement training strategies and/or services in coordination with the Project SEARCH instructor and host business staff.
- In coordination with the instructor and business liaison, identify and develop internship sites that offer a variety of opportunities to build marketable, competitive skills that lead to employment.
- Consult with host business department employees on tools and techniques that support intern learning and success.
- Training of tasks using systematic instruction techniques
- Develop task analysis to support interns in learning and performing to required productivity and quality standards.
- Learn the site culture, rules, and expectations within each department and assist interns to understand and comply.
- Support with accessibility and accommodation needs, ensuring adherence to MODC accommodation policies.
- Participate in training interns in the area of grooming, hygiene, communication, interviewing, and work/social behavior as they relate to successful employment.
- Assess intern progress and provide feedback to interns and team members.
- Ensure compliance with all laws, regulations, and internal MODC policies and procedures.
- Complete reports, case notes, and assessments as required.
- Assist with tools such as the VocFit Assessment to determine intern abilities, internship task demands, and support meaningful internship matches.
- Facilitate ongoing communication with all members of the steering committee to ensure intern progress and address challenges or changes to model fidelity.
- Support interns on evenings and weekends as needed.

**Qualifications and experience**
- Degree or diploma in Social Services, Developmental Service Worker, or other relevant education.
- Minimum of 1 year of experience in training/coaching, systematic instruction, job, and task analysis.
- Experience in employment counseling is considered an asset.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
- Strong organizational skills, self-direction, and initiative when managing a variety of responsibilities and tasks.
- Ability to make decisions and problem-solve effectively with a team of service providers.
- Effective interpersonal communication skills that promote relationships with interns, families, GCS, Project SEARCH team members, and partner agencies.
- Computer literate

**Important details**
- Hybrid work arrangement.

**Salary Range**:
$26.67/hour

**How to apply**
- Please submit your cover letter and resume by **January 13, 2026.**

**Questions about working at March of Dimes Canada?**

Whether starting or advancing your career with us, you’ll feel great knowing that you’re:

- Contributing to our important mission**:creating real change for people with disabilities**:

- Joining a **leading national charity** with a history of impact and a future full of possibility
- Enjoying **industry-leading employment incentives and benefits**:

- Supported in your **professional growth, development, and success**:

- Included in our **empathetic and supportive work culture**

Learn more about why we’re a great employer at **marchofdimes.ca/careers.**

**We value the health & safety of our employees**

MODC is committed to ensuring a healthy and safe work environment. We encourage all current and prospective employees to receive Covid-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Public Health. This reflects our dedication to safeguarding the health and wellbeing of our workforce.

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**Our Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion (READI) approach**

MODC is dedicated to building and advancing an inclusive and welcoming culture. It’s also why we’re focused on attracting, retaining, and supporting diverse people. Thanks to our progressive practices, team members of all abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to access the opportunities and supports they need to