Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid) Position Type: Full-Time

Build Careers. Support Employers. Make an Impact.

At Merit Ontario , we believe apprenticeship changes lives. Every day, our team helps apprentices build rewarding careers while supporting employers in developing the skilled workforce Ontario needs.

We're looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Apprenticeship Specialist who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a difference. If you thrive in a cooperative environment where your ideas are valued and your work has a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do

As an Apprenticeship Specialist, you'll be the trusted resource for a portfolio of apprentices and employers, providing support from registration through certification. You'll also take ownership of a strategic portfolio that helps strengthen and grow our Group Sponsor Program.

Your work may include:

- Coaching and supporting apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey.
- Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
- Connecting apprentices with the resources they need to succeed.
- Leading initiatives in areas such as apprentice success, wrap-around supports, OYAP, events, employer engagement, assessments, government reporting, or other exciting projects.
- Collaborating with Skilled Trades Ontario, educational partners, and the Merit Ontario team to improve apprenticeship outcomes.





What You'll Bring

- 3-5 years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, employment services, education, human resources, program coordination, or a related field.
- A passion for helping people succeed.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities while providing exceptional service.
- Knowledge of Ontario's apprenticeship system is an asset.
- Comfortable with technology, including but not limited to Outlook, Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, AI, etc.

Why Merit Ontario?

We're a team that believes great ideas can come from anyone. We support one another, celebrate successes, embrace innovation, and are always looking for better ways to serve employers and apprentices.

- A supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference across Ontario's skilled trades.
- Opportunities to lead projects and bring new ideas to life.
- Professional growth and continuous learning.
- A hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.

Working Conditions

- Hybrid work environment (3 days in the Mississauga office, 2 days remote)
- Monday to Friday with flexible working hours
- Occasional travel, evening, and weekend events
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation required

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📌 Apprenticeship Specialist (Mississauga)
🏢 Merit for Training
📍 Mississauga