The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.
At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we’ve championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy, inclusiveness, respect and responsibility. Helping people develop a healthy spirit, mind and body and inspiring a sense of social responsibility is the cornerstone of our legacy of caring.
To learn more about our programs and services offered please visit our website.
This job posting is for an existing vacancy and is intended to fill a current position within our organization.
We are currently looking for Employment Consultant - Facilitator to join our team of committed professionals. This Full-time position within the Association is housed at the YMCA of Northeastern Ontario’s Elm location in Sudbury.
Under the leadership of the Program Supervisor, the Employment Consultant – Facilitator prepares clients for employment through the facilitation of motivational and life-skill based workshops, and/or through referrals to community resources. This job is responsible for developing curriculums (classroom and one-on-one instruction), facilitating workshops, evaluating client progress, and implementing activities to recognize client accomplishments.
START DATE: August 10, 2026
LOCATION: 132 - 10 Elm Street, Sudbury, Ontario
RATE OF PAY: $ 50,567.78/- Annually
HOURS: 40 hours / week
Major Responsibilities
- Establish and communicate objectives for all program workshops
- Prepare training systems, course materials and supplies for training sessions
- Facilitate training using various adult learning methods including life skills and employability skills
- Deliver curriculum according to content and standards of the program
- Guide trainees in applying their newly acquired skills and knowledge
- Maintain case note documentation, workshop attendance and confidential data
- Maintain effective and efficient record-keeping
- Compile and report evaluation feedback
- Embody the four foundational pillars of Motivational Interviewing (Partnership, Acceptance, Compassion, and Empowerment) throughout workshops
- Respond to participant resistance with empathy, respect, and a collaborative approach
- Demonstrate proficiency in the OARS communication skills: Open-ended Questions, Affirmations, Reflective Listening, and Summaries
- Effectively teach and model the foundational Motivational Interviewing micro-skills to support participant learning and skill development
Qualifications
- College diploma or University degree in Career Development or related field (Child & Youth Worker, Employment Counselling, Social Work)
- Completion of Adult Education Certificate/Training and Development Certificate or in progress considered an asset
- Knowledge and familiarity with Harm Reduction, Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing considered an asset
- Crisis management and life skills
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working directly with individuals facing multiple barriers to employment
- Minimum of two (2) years facilitating motivational career development workshops
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Advanced computer skills
- Solid knowledge of appropriate health and safety standards and code
- Current and satisfactory Police Record Check with Vulnerable Sector
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to work in a family friendly environment, please apply by July 28, 2026, by website only, with a cover letter and resume by to the attention of the Personnel Committee.
Please ensure that your cover letter and resume both specify the job title of the position that you are applying for.
All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, you must advise the Human Resources Department.
Please note that successful candidates will be required to submit a current and satisfactory Police Record with Vulnerable Sector Check for review prior to starting employment. Police records are reviewed on an individual basis, and any offences are considered in relation to the nature of the position and its responsibilities, particularly in working with children and vulnerable populations. A positive record does not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment.
Please note that candidates invited for an interview will be required to submit three professional references.
YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is an equal opportunity employer that is dedicated to maintaining a fair and equitable work environment. All of our employees and job applicants will be promoted or employed solely on the basis of their abilities and qualifications.
Educational credentials completed outside of Canada require an Educational Evaluation along with your credentials. If you do not have an evaluation document, please visit https://www.wes.org/ca/. or https://www.icascanada.ca. Applications submitted without an evaluation document may not be considered.
