Employment Development Coordinator

Blue Door Support Services•Aurora, ON

6d•CA$50,000 - CA$55,000•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Manager of Training and Employment, the Employment Development Coordinator plays a critical role in bridging the gap between training and employment. With a dual focus on building strategic partnerships and providing personalized employment support to program participants, this role ensures that program graduates transition smoothly into well- paying, meaningful employment within the construction industry. The applicant must be willing to address issues head on and actively seek ways to support program participants. This person must be a team player – participating in team meetings, providing new ideas on how to enhance and improve the program, as well as being flexible in completing various tasks as needed with a consistency and within the values, goals and mission of the organization.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent combination of Bachelor level education and experience.
1-2 years work experience in social work, employment services, workforce development, or related fields.
Knowledge of community resources available in York, Durham and Peel Region and surrounding areas.
Ability to travel between York, Durham, and Peel Region, and surrounding areas
Excellent communication (oral and written), time management, problem solving, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated computer literacy including Microsoft Office, and digital marketing platforms.
Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening police check required.
Valid Driver’s license, reliable vehicle, clear driver's abstract and insurance.
Valid Frist Aid/CPR

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the construction and trades sector is considered an asset.
Experience with learning management systems (Learn Dash) and social media an asset.

Responsibilities

Build and strengthen relationships with recruiting organizations, unions, and private sector employers.
Collaborate with employer and union partners to identify workforce needs and potential barriers to participant success post-employment.
Support employers’ involvement in the training program, including facilitating guest speaker engagements and job fair participation.
Expand Construct’s network by securing new partnerships, with success measured by the number and quality of connections established.
Conduct one-on-one meetings with each participant to identify trade interests and align them with appropriate apprenticeship and/or employment pathways.
Provide career counseling and job readiness support, including resume development, mock interviews, and coaching on employer expectations.
Offer continuous employment coaching for program graduates for up to 12 months post- program completion.
Collaborate with training staff to ensure curriculum aligns with real-time industry needs and employer expectations.
Develop customized training pathways for participants with specific trade interests by liaising with relevant employers or industry partners.
Support the integration of employer insights into the curriculum by facilitating their participation in training sessions as guest speakers or mentors.
Coordinate with Manager, Training and Employment, and support staff to ensure participants are well supported throughout the program and beyond.
Work closely alongside the on-site staff to address any underlying issues including conflict resolution and culture.
Utilize effective conflict resolution skills in accordance with (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
Examine new opportunities helping the program grow and continue to build out the resources and supports offered to program participants.
Other duties as assigned