Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from individuals with extensive career counselling experience to serve as a 2027 Career Coach in Residence (CCIR).

The CCIR program supports TPL’s job search and career services, with a focus on younger adults, by providing access to employment guidance and workforce skill development. The program is designed to create awareness of job and career resources available through TPL, promote career exploration through skill development and provide guidance navigating the current labour market.

Coaches will lead engaging programs and workshops and provide one-on-one consultations. The residency may also include delivering staff training and/or developing a resource to be completed by June 2027.

Qualifications:

An industry expert with a minimum of three (3) years of professional expertise in the area of career coaching, recruitment, job development and/or social services-related fields serving younger adults

Formal education at a post-secondary level and/or equivalent professional training in career counselling, human resources, socialwork, psychology or related fields

Experience working with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and multi-barriered youth

Experience in mentoring youth facing multiple barriers to employment and facilitating employment-related workshops

Familiarity with current local economic conditions, diverse career paths and gaps in services for youth requiring support entering the labour market

Familiarity with various job search strategies and training and development techniques

Experience as a community activator with a proven track record in community engagement and raising awareness in professional area of expertise

Experience with delivering programs and workshops to audiences of varying knowledge and skill levels

Excellent communication skills in coaching, teaching and public speaking

Excellent oral and written communication skills





Experience working with the public and program delivery in public settings

An understanding of public libraries' role in supporting universal access to a broad range of human knowledge, experience, information and ideas in a welcoming and supportive workplace.

Experience with using social media for professional purposes

Knowledge of remote video conferencing platforms and Internet technology

Ability to work remotely and in-branch to support program requirements

Key Responsibilities
Create and deliver programs and workshops, along with support materials, related to their area of expertise

Meet with library users and community groups through appointments to consult on career goals
Submit summary reports and encourage participant feedback after each appointment, session or program (details to be discussed with TPL staff).

Create career related blog posts to be published on the TPL website.

Develop resource materials and offer feedback to enhance youth experience when using career development resources and services at TPL.

Application Instructions (applications only accepted via Bonfire link below)

To apply, submit the following documents through the CCIR page on: https://torontopubliclibrary.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/112228

Curriculum Vitae – Include a summary of how you meet the qualifications listed above, which should include, but may not be limited to: relevant education, related work with community organizations, workshop/teaching experience, recently published papers/lectures, and links to website and social media presence.

Program Proposals – Outline your idea for at least 2 programs (e.g. workshop, lecture, meetup, etc.). A maximum of 3 pages.

Reference – A minimum of 2 relevant professional letters of reference.

Pay: $3,000.00-$3,100.00 per month

Advantages:

- Flexible schedule
- Work from home

Education:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4W 2G8

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