Part-Time Resource and Employment Facilitator (Contract)
Position Status: Vacant
Work Hours: 21 hours per week
Salary: $32,921 annually (Level 5 Prorated), plus comprehensive benefits
Contract Duration: June 15, 2026 to June 14, 2027
Location: 2425 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 303, Scarborough, ON M1K 5G8
External Application Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026
JOIN OUR TEAM
Join YWCA Toronto, where intersectional feminism, community voices, and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and inclusion.
The Resource and Employment Facilitator is responsible for facilitating employment related workshops, completing Better Jobs Ontario (BJO) application packages and maintaining and overseeing the Resource Centre.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – YWCA EMPLOYMENT CENTRE (2425 EGLINTON AVENUE EAST)
YWCA Toronto Employment Centre at 2425 Eglinton Avenue East, is a customer-focused program model for job seekers and employers, with focus on women, young women and gender-diverse people. This program is also open to men. The YWCA Toronto Employment Centre is part of the Integrated Employment Services (IES) in Toronto under WCG International Consultants Ltd. as the Service System Manager, funded by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development through their Employment Ontario Division (EO). We act as a one-stop service for all jobseekers and employers. We use our resources to support all job seekers, especially those more distantly removed from the workforce, to reach their goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts Career Decision Making/Career Exploration workshops for assessment of interests and aptitudes, personality, work preference, skills and values, career planning, career change, goal setting, labour market information, research on occupations and training, etc.
- Conducts workshops on effective Job Search Strategies (cold calling, job posting analysis, salary negotiations etc.
- Facilitates Resume, Interview, LinkedIn and other employment related workshops monthly
- Facilitates BJO information session, BJO application preparation and BJO financial application workshops
- Responsible for assessing each applicant against the BJO eligibility and suitability requirements.
- Develops an individualized strategy with each client as part of their broader Employment Action Plan
- Conducts Labour Market Research and research of Training Institutions
- Reviews BJO applications for completeness and accuracy according to the submission check list and submits application to the Ministry
- Acts as the subject matter expert for the BJO program
- Assist clients with the research and application process for Apprenticeship training
- Researches and implements up to date appropriate computerized software for use by clients in resume writing, interview skills and for job search purposes
QUALIFICATIONS
- In-depth knowledge of information processing normally acquired through completion of an undergraduate degree in Education, Social Science, Employment Counseling, Human Resources or another related discipline (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- 3-5 years directly related experience
- Strong knowledge of BJO program and it’s requirements
- Demonstrated knowledge of the local labour market as well as the local community resources
- Group Facilitation and Life Skills Training is required
- Knowledge of vocational evaluation, career exploration, and career planning tool
- Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong digital literacy, including MS Office suite
- Experience in employment counselling or related field will be considered an asset
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
- Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
- Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development
Posting Date: May 21, 2026
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.