Training Coordinator

Title: Training Coordinator

Location: Halifax, NS

Program: Construct Skilled Trades Training Program

Position Status: Full-Time

Compensation: $50,000 - $55,000 per year

About The Role

The Construct Training Coordinator will support the delivery of an 8-week skilled trades training program designed to help vulnerable youth and adults at risk of homelessness secure well-paying trades careers. Launched by Blue Door, Construct has trained over 600 individuals, with 80% finding jobs within 6 months and 75% reporting better housing stability.

In This Role, You Will

• Recruit participants and provide daily check-ins, coaching, and support during the program.
• Deliver in-class and hands-on training (e.g., employability skills, certifications like WHMIS), track participant progress, and connect them to wraparound supports (e.g., mental health resources).
• Coordinate operational tasks, such as arranging job-site experiences with local employers and unions.
• Run the day-to-day social components of the program, including daily participant training, performance tracking, and check-ins.
• Assist with recruiting, interviewing, and selecting program candidates and run an effective orientation with each cohort.
• Work closely alongside the on-site staff to address any underlying issues including conflict resolution and culture. Respond, assess, and remedy any conflicts that arise amongst participants.
• Provide mental health support, daily check-ins, coaching, and assist in ensuring the health and safety of every individual in the program. Connect participants with existing community supports and services.
• Participate in presentations to community partners/outreach to present the Construct program as well as attend job fairs/trade shows.
• Conduct one-on-one check-ins with program trainees to ensure engagement and success within the program.
• Facilitate informal counselling to promote independence and build healthy partnerships for success.
• Support individuals with career planning, employment searches, and employment skill development.
• Coordinate with program partners to secure employment opportunities for participants.

Education And Skills Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in a Human Services or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience in program coordination, training, or working with vulnerable populations.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with a passion for helping others succeed.
• Ability to convey complex information in an understandable way.
• Extensive knowledge of various teaching methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Self-directed with the ability to organize, plan, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Ability to analyze information, problem-solve, and make good decisions.
• Detail-oriented.

To Apply

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/.

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older.
• Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire.
• Valid First Aid and CPR Training.

Commitment to Diversity

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.