Overview:

As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide lasting solutions. Serving thousands of people across our region annually, 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 responsibility, honesty, caring, respect, and inclusion, which form the foundation of all Y programs and services.

Working for the Y

Are you looking to use your skills and unique gifts to make a real difference in your community? The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region is a great workplace committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, where different backgrounds, experiences, and identities are appreciated and celebrated. The YMCA-YWCA provides hundreds of employees with meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. We recognize the contributions of our staff through innovative practices, great benefits, and growth opportunities. Whether you are starting out in your career or a seasoned professional, you will find many exciting opportunities to achieve your personal and career goals. Some of the benefits of working for the Y include:

What we offer

At the Y, you will be part of a vibrant and diverse network of people whose shared vision is to change lives and make our communities home to the healthiest children, teens, adults, and families.

Our competitive wage and benefit package include:

• Free Y membership.
• Discounted Y program fees (including health & fitness programs, child care, and camps)

• Access to an Employee Assistance Program including free, immediate, confidential assistance and counselling for you and your family members for mental and physical health, financial advice, among other 12 suites of services

What do you offer?

The Employer Liaison of Constructing the Future will work as part of the team that provides employment services and technical training to unemployed and underemployed individuals wishing to pursue a career in the Green Building Construction field in Ontario (1 position). Reporting to the Director and the Senior Director of Immigrant Employment Programs, the Employer Liaison is responsible for ensuring the program facilitation is seamless, ensuring that there is sufficient community awareness of the program, and providing support to program participants. The successful candidate will demonstrate a personal commitment to and understanding of the Y’s mission, vision, values, and participant outcomes.

Some of the tasks of this position include:

• Responsible for the recruitment, Selection, and deselection of program participants
• Facilitation of workshops
• Connecting program participants to local employers in the industry – securing paid work placements and job trials
• Work as a Liaison between participants and employer to ensure a seamless transition and learning in the workplace
• Determine current employees requiring skill upgrades to register for the program

What qualifications and abilities are we looking for?

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

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education

• Post-secondary education or equivalent in a related field

Language

• Being fluent in English, oral and written is essential; other languages are considered an asset

Experience, Abilities & Skills

• Experience in job development/matching and/or employment counselling
• Ability to showcase program participants' skills to Construction and Trades employers
• Related experience might include: Recruitment Training, Human Resources Certification, Social Services Worker Diploma, or Developmental Services Worker Diploma
• Experience with diverse employers in an employment context
• Connection and knowledge to the Construction and/or Green Building and/or Skilled Trades industry in Ottawa
• Experience with diverse individuals in a training context
• Intermediate computer skills; use of databases, MS suite, and virtual meeting platforms
• Ability to work with clients with diverse backgrounds and skill levels
• Awareness and willingness to develop community support and partners
• Ability to be flexible, adaptable, and multi-task in the high-demand environment
• High degree of independence and initiative within a team environment
• Proven responsibility to coordinate tasks and work as part of a team
• Ability to process and track financial support for participants
• 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
• This position has a strong client focus and service orientation

Additional Requirements:

• Must have access to transportation
• Applicants must already have a valid permit to work in Canada.
• Criminal Reference Check for the Vulnerable Sector, not more than 6 months old is required
• Annually all staff must complete the mandatory training for the Protecting Children, Youth, and Vulnerable Persons, and submit the certificate of completion.

Core Competencies:

• Organizational Awareness and Understanding: Demonstrates and promotes a personal understanding of and appreciation for the vision, mission, and values of the National Capital Region YMCA-YWCA.
• Planning and Organization: Ability to establish a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long-term work goals.
• Problem Solving: Ability to identify an issue, gather and process relevant information, determine possible solutions, select appropriate responses and implement and evaluate them.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Ability to speak, write, listen and secure information in a variety of settings. Ability to cooperate with others to achieve results. Ability to create and build relationships inside and outside the organization.
• Teamwork: Participates actively in a team for program quality and effectiveness.
• Empathy: Ability to walk in another’s shoes, familiarity and comfort with issues, concerns, and lifestyles of the program target groups, win the trust and confidence of people and accept diversity.
• Leadership: Ability to motivate and inspire self and others to take action to achieve desired outcomes, and identify and secure resources necessary to accomplish organizational goals.
• Coaching and Development: Ability to commit to assisting participants, volunteers, and staff in continuous learning and development, sharing knowledge and experience, listening, hearing, and responding to participants.
• Self-Management: Ability to work independently within prescribed parameters, discern the relevance of issues, and communicate them effectively to program and administrative supervisors.

About diversity and inclusiveness at the Y:

Inclusiveness is a part of our core values and we are committed to ensuring the diversity of the people and communities we serve as well as our staff. We welcome candidates from racialized groups, invisible minorities, Indigenous People, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

How to apply?

All internal applicants must inform their supervisor of their intention to apply for the position. Internal applicants can apply only after completing the probationary period of their current job unless approved by People and Culture.

Applications must be submitted to the YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region, and all cover letters should be addressed to Felix Stahn. Please send applications to Director, Constructing the Future, Felix Stahn (felix.stahn@ymcaywca.ca)

Thank you for your interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The YMCA-YWCA of the National Capital Region is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please advise in advance if you require any accommodation during this process. We believe all people have the right to live free from discrimination or harassment of any kind.