Community Employment Facilitator

Community Centre Alliance; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in St. John's is seeking a Community Employment Facilitator to provide employment and educational support. The role includes conducting client assessments, offering guidance on career options, and facilitating workshops. The ideal candidate will have a CCDP designation and experience in career counselling. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, including a health and dental plan, professional development opportunities, and flexible summer hours.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental plan

Employer-matched RRSP contributions

Professional Development Opportunities

Flexible summer hours

Qualifications

• Experience in employment or career counselling preferred.
• Community outreach experience in a non-profit setting is an asset.
• Active driver's license and access to a vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake to gather information.
• Assess client needs and assist in developing goals.
• Provide individualized support including resume development.

Skills

Career counselling

Client intake assessment

Community outreach

Workshop facilitation

Education

Completion of a related post-secondary program

Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP)

Job description

Overview

Community Employment Facilitator. The Community Centre Alliance (CCA) is dedicated to alleviating poverty at the grassroots level by offering community-based programs and services that focus on education, literacy, and employment. This is a contract position ending March 31, 2026, with potential for extension.

Position Location: McSheffrey Resource Centre, 10 Brother McSheffrey Lane, St. John's, NL

Responsibilities

• Conduct client intake to gather information on personal history, work experience, education, and skills
• Assess client needs and assist in developing personalized employment and educational goals using various tools and methods
• Provide individualized support including:
  • Resume and cover letter development
  • Interview skills training
  • Assistance with applications for jobs, EI, student loans, scholarships, and other services
  • Career development and labour market information
  • Guidance on secondary and post-secondary options
• Offer ongoing follow-up and career maintenance support
• Determine eligibility and refer clients to pre-employment and life skills programs
• Utilize knowledge of community resources to refer and support clients
• Develop and facilitate group workshops and manage work experience programs as needed
• Engage in community outreach to connect residents with available programs and services
• Maintain accurate client records using the Accountability and Resource Management System (ARMS)
• Prepare and submit monthly activity and quarterly reports

Qualifications

• Completion of a related post-secondary program or equivalent relevant experience
• Certified Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) designation is essential, though candidates with strong experience and relevant qualifications in career development and community employment services are also encouraged to apply
• Experience in employment or career counselling preferred
• Community outreach experience in a non-profit or community-based setting is an asset
• Active driver's license and access to a vehicle
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check is required

Work Hours: The position will be 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday. However, flexible hours will be required for events and engagements.

What We Offer

At the Community Centre Alliance (CCA), we recognize the importance of supporting our team. That’s why we offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• A comprehensive health and dental plan
• Employer-matched RRSP contributions
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Flexible summer hours to support work-life balance
• A collaborative, community-focused work environment where your impact is felt every day

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by email to [e-mail]

Application Deadline: October 17, 2025

PLEASE NOTE: Thanks to everyone interested in the Community Employment Facilitator position! While we appreciate all applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,254.00-$50,000.00 per year

Education: Secondary School (preferred)

Experience: career counselling: 1 year (required); Case management: 1 year (required); Career and employment counseling: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person