Employment & Trades Program Coordinator

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Gym membership

Medical benefits

Professional development

Employee assistance

Job summary

The Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of YMCA BC employment and trades programming designed to connect participants with training, employment, work experience, and career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Working between frontline program delivery and program supervision, the Project Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination of program activities, supports participants and staff, develops employer and community partnerships, and ensures program requirements, timelines,

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in employment services, social services, business administration, education, trades, project coordination, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience coordinating employment, workforce development, trades, youth, or community-based programs.
• Experience working with employers and developing employment opportunities.
• Strong understanding of employment services and barriers to employment.
• Experience supporting individuals with diverse backgrounds and employment needs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and program requirements.
• Strong computer skills and experience with databases, Microsoft Office, and program documentation.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day delivery of employment and trades programming.
• Support implementation of program plans, schedules, activities, and participant services.
• Track program timelines, milestones, participant outcomes, and deliverables.
• Maintain accurate participant and program records per YMCA BC policies and funder requirements.
• Assist with program reporting, data collection, and preparation of reports for stakeholders.
• Identify program challenges and collaborate with supervisors to develop solutions.
• Support program activities, workshops, orientations, information sessions, and events.
• Provide ongoing support and guidance to participants throughout their participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Time-management

Education

Diploma or degree in employment services / related field

Tools

Databases

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Project Coordinator supports the successful delivery of YMCA BC employment and trades programming designed to connect participants with training, employment, work experience, and career opportunities in the skilled trades.

Working between frontline program delivery and program supervision, the Project Coordinator provides day-to-day coordination of program activities, supports participants and staff, develops employer and community partnerships, and ensures program requirements, timelines,