Youth Employment Program Facilitator

1 day ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Labourmarketonline Full-time

Deliver youth employment training with WorkLink Employment Society using facilitation and career-development skills in Westshore, with occasional Sooke work.

The full-time Program Facilitator supports START, a federally funded program for eligible youth aged 15 to 30. Working alongside the Program Coordinator, you will deliver employment-related life-skills training and mentor participants regarding workplace expectations. The program includes six weeks of classroom learning and potential eight-week paid work experiences. Your work will help participants build self-awareness, motivation, problem-solving, critical thinking, and time-management skills.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and deliver in-person training for ten participants
  • Facilitate personal planning, job search, and career decision-making skills
  • Support resumes, cover letters, interviews, assignments, and certificates
  • Arrange resource speakers and eight-week work experience placements
  • Maintain confidential participant, employer, and project tracking systems

Requirements:

  • Three years facilitating workshops, teaching, or assisting education
  • At least two years working with high-risk youth
  • Experience supporting youth with job searches or career exploration
  • Knowledge of trauma-informed practice and local labour markets
  • Clean, valid British Columbia driver's licence for occasional travel

Bring youth facilitation, employment counselling, and relationship-building expertise to WorkLink's START program serving Westshore participants.