Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from individuals with extensive career counselling experience to serve as a 2026–2027 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 February 2027.
Qualifications:
An industry expert with a minimum of three (3) years of professionalexpertise in the area of career coaching, recruitment, job developmentand/or social services-related fields serving younger adults
Formal education at a post-secondary level and/or equivalentprofessional 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 employmentand facilitating employment-related workshops
Familiarity with current local economic conditions, diverse career pathsand gaps in services for youth requiring support entering the labourmarket
Familiarity with various job search strategies and training anddevelopment techniques
Experience as a community activator with a proven track record incommunity engagement and raising awareness in professional area ofexpertise
Experience with delivering programs and workshops to audiences ofvarying 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 publicsettings
An understanding of public libraries' role in supporting universal accessto a broad range of human knowledge, experience, information andideas in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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/108874
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 reference letters.
Pay: $3,000.00-$3,200.00 per month
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON M4W 2G8
