Trades Success Coach

Trades Success Coach

We're looking for a passionate Trades Success Coach to join our team This is a hands-on teaching and coaching role for someone with a background in construction who understands the trades as a pathway to meaningful, stable careers, and is committed to actively supporting people facing complex barriers to employment in building successful careers in this industry.

As a social enterprise, we train and employ people working to overcome complex barriers to employment, creating a direct pathway from the classroom to paid work in the trades. In this role, you'll work closely with the Trades Instructor and program team to deliver on-the-tools training while coaching and mentoring trainees - many of whom have faced systemic exclusion - to build technical skills, strong professional habits, and a clear understanding of job-site expectations. Through daily presence in the classroom, the Trades Success Coach reinforces safe work practices, supports a strong health and safety culture, and provides experience-based mentorship that helps trainees move confidently toward long-term careers in the trades.

Employment

Full-time, permanent

Reports To

Program Director

Working days/hours

Monday-Friday, generally between 7:30am-4:30pm hours/week)

Some evening and weekend work may be required

Salary Range

$50,000 - $70,000 depending on experience

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Classroom Instruction & Support

• Support the safe and effective delivery of hands-on trades training in the workshop
• Observe trainee skill development, work habits, engagement, and safety practices, providing tool demonstrations, guidance, and corrective feedback as needed
• Assist with classroom flow, tool use, and trainee engagement during practical instruction
• Deliver instruction on the construction industry, career and apprenticeship pathways, including career readiness topics such as work ethic, punctuality, resilience, motivation, and industry expectations

Coaching & Mentorship (Industry Readiness & Career Pathways)

• Mentor trainees by balancing compassion with accountability to build professional skills such as communication, punctuality, and teamwork
• Conduct direct, respectful coaching conversations related to performance, conduct, and readiness for work in the construction industry
• Foster trust, community, and personal responsibility while reinforcing expectations
• Support trainees in identifying suitable trade pathways based on observed skills, interests, and strengths

Health & Safety Leadership

• Reinforce strong health and safety practices within the training centre and workshop environment
• Participate in safety walkthroughs, inspections, and ongoing safety discussions as part of the program's safety culture
• Model strong safety culture and accountability for trainees and staff

Administrative and Program Support

• Record and maintain documentation related to trainee progress
• Participate in the daily operation of the training centre, including opening and closing procedures
• Support off-site activities, site visits, and general program delivery, and assist with other program initiatives as required
• Contribute to program team meetings, planning discussions, and collaborative instructional improvement

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years experience in the construction or carpentry trades
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supporting workers in a construction setting
• Familiarity with apprenticeship pathways, construction career options, and trade unions
• Confident English speaker with strong communication skills and the ability to adapt messaging to diverse audiences
• Comfortable delivering presentations to groups and facilitating discussions
• Demonstrated ability to balance compassion with accountability when mentoring individuals facing complex personal and professional challenges
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to remain calm in high-pressure situations, have difficult conversations, and provide clear, constructive feedback
• Valid G driver's license and access to a vehicle (asset)
• Lived experience navigating systemic barriers to employment - or close, sustained experience working within communities impacted by racism, involvement with the criminal justice system, poverty, or historical exclusion from the construction industry - is considered a strong asset
• Passionate about Building Up's mission and supporting trainee growth and success

Building Up is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable work environment. We encourage applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve. We provide accommodations at all stages of recruitment and employment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If contacted for an employment opportunity, please let us know if you require accommodation.

How To Apply

Please include a cover letter with your application. In the letter, tell us how your experience makes you a good fit for mentoring and supporting people from diverse backgrounds, including those who may face personal or systemic barriers to employment.

We deeply value lived experiences that reflect the diverse communities we serve. If you're unsure whether your experience matches all of the requirements but believe your journey, skills, and experiences align with this role, we encourage you to apply.

Applications may be submitted through Indeed or sent directly to

The deadline to apply is January 12, 2026 at 5pm.

We thank all applicants in advance. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• RRSP match

Application question(s):

• Please tell us briefly why you're interested in the Trades Success Coach role and how your experience has prepared you to teach, coach, or mentor people working toward careers in the construction industry — particularly those facing barriers to employment.
• Do you have 2+ years of construction experience?
• Do you have experience teaching, coaching and/or mentoring?

Work Location: In person