Community Worker (Canada Summer Jobs)

Skills For Change Metro • Toronto, ON

9d • CA$18 • Onsite

About The Position

With 42 years of operations, Skills for Change is a highly respected non-profit charity with a province wide reputation for pioneering programs that respond to shifting immigration and workplace trends and lead to employment. We offer a range of accelerated programs including mentoring, employment, settlement, language training together with specialized programs for skilled trades, women, and youth. We have 5 locations across the GTA and serve 16,000 clients annually. We believe we are in the best position to provide thought leadership through evidence-based programming, impact stories and proactive policy advocacy using knowledge mobilization products.

Requirements

• Applicants must have reached the age of 15 and not yet reached the age of 30 upon commencement of employment.
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment.
• International students, and those who are here in Canada on a work, youth, or visitor visa/permit are not eligible for the program
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact employers in the welding and skilled trades sectors to promote the WeldUp program and available job-ready clients.
• Participate in outreach initiatives to raise awareness among youth, newcomers, and underrepresented groups seeking trades careers.
• Maintain and update an organized trades employer database, including contact details, job leads, and engagement history.
• Support staff in coordinating employer participation in hiring events, job fairs, information sessions, and workshops.
• Conduct follow-ups with clients and support retention process by updating staff on client progress, feedback from employers, and any concerns that may impact employment/retention.
• Provide administrative support including preparing outreach materials, assisting with scheduling appointments and documentation, workshop set up, updating tracking sheets and ensuring program materials and digital records are up to date

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees