• Post-secondary degree or diploma in human services or related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience is required.
• A minimum of 2 years of direct service experience working with multi barriered youth, providing employment/career counselling and facilitation is required.
• Experience in maintaining a participant caseload and previous experience working with government-funded programs is an asset.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to work effectively with a diverse population of youth with significant barriers to employment.
• Experience facilitating online and in-person workshops with a high-level of participant engagement and completion rates.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to engage employers and youth remotely and on-site in the development of meaningful training plans with defined steps and outcomes.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills for giving and receiving information, participating in meetings and writing reports. Proficiency in a second language which reflects the needs of the community would be an asset.
• Strong familiarity with community partners, employers, and stakeholders within the local community.
• Flexible and dedicated approach to work to ensure that all requirements and goals of the program are met.
• Must be results-driven in nature and capable of achieving deadlines and targets.
• Knowledge of current labour market trends, the impact of COVID-19 on the labour market, job search techniques and employment research methods, with an emphasis on youth employment strategies.
• Exceptional customer service skills and ability to uphold the organization’s service standards, policies, and core values.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft suite of products, as well as Zoom and Outlook 365 applications, including Teams and SharePoint. Must also possess aptitude and willingness to learn and work with new online systems and technologies.
• Flexible and positive approach to work and willingness to take initiative to lend assistance where needed to ensure that the team is successful in meeting project goals.
• Proven ability to work independently and build strong working team relationships.
• Punctual, self-motivated, and self-directed.
• Ability to maintain sensitive information, exhibit tact, diplomacy, and good judgment, with exacting standards of professionalism, ethics, and confidentiality.
• Willingness and flexibility to work outside of normal business hours as needed, in order to support program participants in real-time, when support is needed.
• Must be able to work on-site from base office location at Lawrence Ave. & Weston Rd. in Toronto and possess appropriate work-from-home space with high-speed internet for a potential hybrid-remote work schedule. Company laptop provided.
• Must be fully vaccinated (two doses) against COVID-19. The successful candidate will be required to submit official documentation to confirm vaccination status prior to job offer.

The Career Foundation’s Commitment:

The Career Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion and aims to create a healthy and rewarding environment for all. We welcome applications from qualified individuals who represent the diversity of the people we proudly serve, including, but not limited to, visible minorities, women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and individuals of all genders and sexual orientation. The Career Foundation, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), is also committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with candidates requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.