Employment Type:Part time, Contract

Position Status: Existing Vacancy

Work Hours:21 hours per week

Salary:$32,921 annually (Prorated Level 5), plus comprehensive benefits

Contract Duration: October 16, 2026 to October 15, 2027

Location:3090 Kingston Rd, Suite 300,Toronto, Ontario M1M 1P2

Internal Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

External Application Deadline: Friday, October 16, 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. The Resource and Employment Facilitator will work as part of the team, contributing to quality service delivery and achievement of program goals while maintaining an effective working relationship with the community in accordance with the Mission and Policies of YWCA Toronto.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO

YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls and gender diverse people. Our programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence. We help women, youth and gender diverse people flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy.

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.
- Facilitates Resume, Interview, LinkedIn and other employment related workshops monthly
- Responsible for assessing each applicant against the BJO eligibility and suitability requirements. This includes responsibility for completing the BJO Eligibility and Suitability Assessment Template
- Provides information on job search strategies, career planning, labour market trends and provides guidance to clients on accessing reference materials in the Resource Centre
- Critiques, edits, proofreads and advises on résumés, cover letters and other job search tools for
- clients
- Uses directories and other resources to teach clients how to research companies and job postings, works collaboratively with team members to develop new appropriate material for workshops
- Assists clients with the use of software including Career Cruising, online Scott’s Directory, SHL skills tests and other similar technological supports
- Works with other community partners to organize and arrange for specialized workshops and information sessions as well as to provide additional supports and resources to clients
- Oversees the resource & information area and assists clients on the computer

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

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate in your cover letter if you are an internal candidate (i.e., a member of the bargaining unit). For internal applicants, this position is not secondable. Posting Date: October 7, 2026

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