Liaison Skilled Trades

Overview

The YMCA is a charity that has been helping Canadians improve their lives since the first Y opened in 1851. Y programs are offered at more than 1,700 locations across Canada and help more than 2.25 million people annually become healthier in spirit, mind, and body. The YMCA of the National Capital Region proudly serves people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities, and works to address critical social needs in our community.

We are a leader and valued partner in creating a vibrant and healthy community where everyone belongs and can reach their full potential.

This position requires a commitment to the Y mission and core values of excellence, compassion, dignity, accountability and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

• Free YMCA gym membership
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)
• Access to our YMCA Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, and financial advice, among other 12 suites of services
• Health and Dental Insurance
• Long-term Disability and Life Insurance
• Access to our Canadian YMCA Retirement Fund pension plan
• Up to 25 vacation days per year including two float days, and one birthday vacation
• Maternity leave benefits for up to 18 months

• Some benefits may vary based on employment terms

• The Employer Liaison of Power of Trades will work as part of the team that provides employment services to new immigrants wishing to pursue a career in the skilled trades in Ontario. Reporting to the Director and the Senior Director of Employment and Newcomer Services, the Employer Liaison is responsible for ensuring the program facilitation is seamless, ensuring that there is sufficient community awareness for the program, and providing support to program participants.
  
  The Employer Liaison is also responsible for the recruitment, selection, and deselection of program participants, facilitation of workshops, and connecting program participants to employment.
• Leading the outreach and program promotion process; gain program awareness within the community network.
• Developing and facilitating workshops to program participants related to pre-employment and job preparation.
• Connecting with skilled trades employers to solicit and confirm work placements for participants, and match participants to jobs.
• Implementing procedures for operation of programs within the guidelines and contractual obligations.
• Recruiting potential employers for work and placements for participants, or guest speakers.

At the YMCA of the National Capital Region, we strive to ensure our employees are a fit based on their strengths, interests, and future goals.

• Post-secondary education or equivalent in a related field

• Fluent in English, oral and written
• Bilingualism is an asset

• Related experience might include:
  Recruitment Training, Human Resources Certification, Social Services Worker Diploma or Developmental Services Worker Diploma
• Experience in job development/matching and/or employment counselling
• Intermediate computer skills; use of databases, MS suite, video conferencing platform
• Ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds and skill levels; particularly newcomers and immigrants
• Strong facilitation skills with proven experience in developing curriculum in career readiness, pre-employment, and life skills within an employment program setting
• Superior problem solving and creative skills
• High level of interpersonal oral and written communication skills

• Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada.
• A Police Record check, not more than 6 months old is required. Police Records checks are reviewed on an individual basis and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirement of working with children, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered a position.
• Annually, staff must complete the mandatory training for the protection of Children & Youth and submit the certificate of completion.

• Excellence
  :
  Identifies and implements improvements that enhance work quality.
• Compassion
  :
  Involves warmth and supportive communication. Fosters understanding and collaboration, leading to a positive work environment.
• Dignity
  :
  Involves respecting every individual’s worth, promoting fairness and valuing perspectives. It encourages a culture of integrity, mutual respect, and empowerment.
• Accountability
  :
  Manages tasks, projects, and processes effectively.
• Inclusion
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  Demonstrates self-awareness and commitment to IDEA, ethics, and well-being.

Inclusiveness is a part of our core values and we are committed to ensuring the diversity of the people and communities we serve and as…