Employment Consultant - Facilitator

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.