TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH - Educational Assistant (Part -Time)
New Directions is a social service agency offering a wide range of resources and services that foster people’s hopes and dreams in their communities.
Training Opportunities for Youth (TOFY) is one of the many services offered by New Directions. In our licensed commercial kitchen, TOFY trains and employs youth from the TRY and Work2It programs, who face barriers to employment. Our goal is to provide them with the skills needed to be successful in obtaining employment in the food-service industry.
We are currently seeking a part-time Educational Assistant to join our team.
Position details as follows: Monday-Friday 9:30am-1:00pm
Responsibilities include:
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Create a positive and safe working environment for the youth attending.
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Daily coffee cart rounds, lunch preparation and services, cleaning, payments, customer service.
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Teach youth job readiness skills. Prepares and learns a variety of job skills that they will teach to youth.
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Develops positive relationships with youth, while maintaining professional boundaries.
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Assist youth 1-1 in a kitchen setting focused on food industry skills (cooking, baking and preparation), or in a group while completing various assigned job skills
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Uses appropriate behavior management strategies.
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Ensures that kitchen space is compliant with Manitoba Health Regulations and Certifications at all times.
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Engage youth in the on-going learning and development of employability skills.
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Meet order and delivery deadlines.
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Demonstrate and model good customer service skills.
What You Will Bring;
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Grade 12 diploma or equivalent.
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Previous kitchen experience.
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Experience working with youth.
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Valid Class 5 Driver’s license and access to a vehicle is considered an asset.
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An energetic, creative, and friendly attitude.
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Demonstrated coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to motivate others.
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Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to lift 50lbs.
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Excellent time management skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
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Knowledge, awareness, and sensitivity to Indigenous cultures and traditions.
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Individuals who identify as Indigenous are encouraged to apply and self-declare.
The salary range for this Part time permanent 17.5-hour weekly position is $18.5359 to $25.0290 per hour, dependent upon education and/or experience.
The successful candidate will be subject to Criminal Record and Adult/Child Abuse Registry Checks; and must supply a current driver’s abstract.
The closing date for all applications is July 23, 2026
We thank all applicants for their interest in New Directions, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Unfortunately, we cannot accept telephone inquiries.
New Directions is committed to equity and diversity and especially welcomes applications from persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, and newcomers to Canada. We strive for a skilled workforce that reflects the diversity of the people we support and contributes to the diversification of ideas.
Accommodations for accessibility purposes are available for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
