Temporary Program Recruiter

Job Details

• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Type of
  
  Contract:
  
  Temporary
• Hours of Work: 37.5 Hours/Week
• Compensation: $50,037.00 - $52,055.63
• Job Code: 1-MAB-2026
• Contract
  
  Start Date:
  
  TBD
• Contract End Date: November 30th, 2026
• Department: Employment and Training
• Location: Hamilton, ON

• On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
• Childcare discounts
• Opportunities to get involved in our community
• A competitive total rewards package that may include extended health benefits and paid sick time (eligibility criteria applies)

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, gender diverse people and families every day, we would love for you to join our team!

• Developing and implementing community outreach programs and initiatives;
• Build relationships with high schools, community agencies, employment centers, and organizations serving underrepresented groups (e.g., youth, newcomers, women in trades) to promote pre-apprenticeship opportunities.
• Collaborate with local employers, unions, community leaders and training providers to align recruitment with labour market needs and placement opportunities.
• Collaborate with employers to understand workforce needs and develop hiring plans
• Coordinate interview processes and ensure a seamless candidate experience
• Inform employers about program benefits, wage subsidies, diversity hiring, and supports available when hiring participants.
• Promoting the organization’s mission and services within the community;
• Organizing community events, and supporting by creating presentations;
• Tracking, documenting, and reporting on community outreach and employer engagement activities;
• Monitoring and evaluating the effectiveness of outreach initiatives;
• Providing regular updates to management on outreach activities and progress towards goals;
• Works safely, reports all workplace hazards and follows all YWCA Hamilton Health and Safety policies and procedures,
• Familiar with, and adheres to the Occupational Health & Safety Act, (OHSA) Workplace Safety Insurance Board Act (WSIB), Human Rights and Employment Standards Act (ESA);
• Participates in Health & Safety training provided by the YWCA;
• Attends and participates in staff/team meetings;
• Ensures compliance with YWCA Hamilton policies and procedures;
• Maintains high level of confidentiality/privacy when working with client information;
• Understands emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
• Supports the YWCA Hamilton mission, vision and values;
• Performs other duties as required.

• Works 35
  -hour work week;
• Travel may be required;
• Ability to use frequent medium to heavy physical effort: lifting up to 22.7 kg (50 lbs.), bending, stooping and walking.

• Enrolled in or completed post-secondary education in Business Administration, Social Services or a related field (or equivalent experience);
• Experience with developing Outreach Plans;
• Strong understanding of Community Services in the Hamilton Region;
• Must have current Emergency First Aid and CPR certificate or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Must have ability to lead and work from a feminist, anti-racist / anti-oppressive perspective for operations and strategic planning;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Must provide a current Criminal record Judicial Matters or willingness to obtain at own cost;
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and also work effectively in a team;
• Bilingual English/French or other languages an asset.
• Valid driver's license and access to a motor vehicle an asset;

As part of YWCA Hamilton’s commitment to Access and Equity, we strive to represent the diverse communities that we serve. Individuals who are women, First Nations, Métis, immigrant, refugee, LGBTQ2S+; individuals with disabilities; and individuals from racialized communities or other marginalized communities are encouraged to apply.

Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process, if you require accommodation, please reach out to jobs