Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia

Program: Summer Employment, Student Exchange Program

Position Status: Full-time (Contract)

Compensation: $50,000 – $58,000 per year

Start Date: November 2, 2026

Bilingualism in French and English is required.

There is potential in each of us – we all have the ability to shine.

Every charitable organization exists to solve a problem – ours exists to address many. From childcare shortages and social isolation to mental health challenges and access to wellness, and much more.

Today, our network extends across more than 100 program sites throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) and across the province. We respond to our communities’ most pressing needs, such as mental health supports, accessible childcare, assistance for a growing immigrant population, secure spaces for youth to grow and lead, help navigating an uncertain labour market, wellness programs for all, and meaningful connections for isolated older adults.

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone is on their side—offering unconditional support—they realize they can achieve far more than they ever imagined.

Through your support, expertise, and guidance, we help individuals unlock their full potential and transform our neighbourhoods into vibrant, healthy communities.

With us by their side, they can shine.

As Part of Your Total Compensation:

Complimentary YMCA membership to access our health and fitness facilities

Access to YMCA at Home, allowing you to participate in fitness programs from your own home

Discounts on YMCA childcare services and camp programs

Entitlement to 3 weeks of vacation and paid wellness days

Comprehensive benefits package and pension plan

Free wellness and counselling services

About the Role: The Regional Coordinator will be a key member of the national team responsible for program implementation, ensuring regional participant targets are met through the development of an effective outreach plan. Each year, the Regional Coordinator will recruit, orient, train, and supervise Local Coordinators who directly support exchange participants in their host communities, as well as Support Coordinators who act as team leaders.

Through the Local Coordinators, the Regional Coordinator will also ensure that youth are placed in appropriate summer employment.





The Regional Coordinator is responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with local employers and community support organizations. They promote YMCA programs to the community, employers, and other individuals and organizations to help the YMCA achieve program goals and strategic outcomes.

In This Role, You Will:

Promotion and Outreach : Develop and implement a regional promotion and communication plan to achieve youth recruitment goals across the province, reflecting Canadian demographics

Staff Management : Recruit, orient, train, support, and supervise an effective team of Local Coordinators who directly support participants in their host communities, as well as Support Coordinators acting as team leaders

Program Implementation : Provide services to participants, hosts/families, employers, and the public in both official languages. Resolve issues efficiently, manage conflicts as they arise, and keep supervisors informed

Financial Management : Monitor financial systems and maintain financial reporting according to YMCA policies and procedures. Ensure timely and accurate submission of invoices, expense forms, and statistics to local and national offices

Compliance : Ensure adherence to all conditions of government contribution agreements and contracts, including provincial objectives, regional fund expenditures, and financial/statistical reporting

Professional Conduct : Demonstrate behaviors aligned with our mission, vision, and values as reflected in YMCA competencies. Adopt a member-centered approach to enhance understanding of programs offered within the Association. Represent the YMCA and the Association professionally

Child Protection : Understand the legal and moral responsibilities to report suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services

Volunteer Partnerships : Recognize the importance of partnering with volunteer staff and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism into relationships with staff, volunteers, and members

Other Duties : Perform additional tasks as assigned to support the success of the SWSE program





Educational Qualifications and Skills

Three years of experience in program management and team leadership; specific experience in youth programs and/or exchange programs is an asset

Education, training, and experience equivalent to a college diploma or bachelor’s degree in youth work, education, social work, community services, or related fields.

Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills; ability to establish rapport and communicate effectively with staff, program participants, families, volunteers, community members, and employers

Strong oral and written communication skills in both French and English

Excellent human resource management skills (e.g., hiring, performance support, etc.)

Knowledge of and ability to integrate principles related to anti -racism, anti-discrimination, accessibility, LGBTQ2S+ inclusion, trauma-informed practices, harm reduction, and strength-based approaches

Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment, with sensitivity and self-awareness to the diverse needs of members, including both visible and invisible dimensions of diversity

Experience managing budgets is an asset

Knowledge and experience in facilitation, training, and/or experiential learning is an asset

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and cloud-based technologies

Valid driver’s license and willingness to drive for work; access to a vehicle is an asset

Ability to work flexible hours and travel up to a week at a time, multiple times per year

Key Competencies Required by the Association:

Advanced interpersonal communication skills in French and English

Advanced competencies in ethics and self-management, member-focused, relationship and partnership development, results-oriented, teamwork and collaboration, valuing diversity and social inclusion, leadership, human resource management, planning and initiative, financial management

Core competencies in association management and resource management, cross-functional integration, strategic orientation and change management

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and encouraged to bring their whole self to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences strengthens our organization, enabling us

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