Program Delivery Staff

Brandon University; Brandon; On-site; CAD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Career Trek Inc. is seeking energetic, dynamic Program Delivery Staff to bring engaging youth career exploration programs to students in Grades 5 to 6 in Brandon.

The role reports to the Wonder of Work Coordinator and Manager, with programs running on Saturdays during the day. Responsibilities include facilitating activities, guiding discussions, preparing and cleaning up supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring safety.

Qualifications

• Experience with youth or willingness to work with youth from equity-deserving groups.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and Outlook.
• Public speaking or workshop facilitation experience is preferred.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for results.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate or co-facilitate program activities according to lesson plans.
• Inspire and motivate participants; guide discussions and address questions.
• Prepare and clean up supplies; assist with inventory management.
• Maintain accurate records; document activities, highlights, and impact.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment; adhere to safety protocols.
• Be aware of participants' dietary and medical requirements; provide support and guidance.

Skills

Facilitation

Public speaking

Record keeping

Teamwork

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Post-Secondary Education

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Location

Type: Part-Time Contract: October 2026 to May 31, 2027

Location: Brandon, Manitoba

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Reports To: Wonder of Work Coordinator & Manager, Brandon

Programs: Wonder of Work, Junior Staff Mentorship Program

Executive Summary

Career Trek Inc. is looking for energetic, dynamic, and creative individuals who thrive in a space of innovation, growth, change, and out-of-the-box thinking to work as Program Delivery Staff in Brandon. Reporting to both the Wonder of Work Coordinator and Manager, the primary role of the Program Delivery Staff is to facilitate an exciting and engaging youth career exploration programming experience for students in Grades 5 to 6 and provide supervision. Programs run on Saturdays during the day.

Who Are We Looking For?

Career Trek is looking for a self-starter with a can-do, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude who is not afraid to jump in wherever necessary to get the job done, has a willingness to learn and find a way to connect with young people by releasing your own inner child to ensure a fun and engaging program experience! We are looking for individuals who are ready to take on the challenge of engaging with the community and families, implementing quality programming, and getting youth interested and excited about attending programs!

Under the guidance and supervision of the Manager and Coordinator, the main areas of work include:

• Facilitating or co-facilitating program activities according to lesson plans.
• Inspiring and motivating participants, by guiding discussions and addressing relevant questions.
• Responsible for program setup, including preparation and cleanup of supplies and assisting with inventory management.
• Accurate record keeping and reporting, along with documenting program activities, highlights, and relevant details through photos and impact measurement tools.
• Ensuring a clean and safe work environment.
• Staying informed about participants' dietary and medical requirements.
• Providing guidance, support and mentorship to all participants.

Career Trek is looking for individuals with a special mix of skills, experience and an understanding of the importance of creating a positive learning environment for young people.

• A combination of education, experience (work, volunteer, self-taught or lived) and professional development that demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of community development, program planning, implementation & evaluation and stakeholder relations.
• Some experience working with youth from equity deserving groups.
• Familiarity with/working knowledge of Microsoft applications including Teams and Outlook.
• Some experience with public speaking or program/workshop facilitation or willingness to build these skills.
• Familiarity with running events or programs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and be accountable for results.
• Organizational, interpersonal and time management skills.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to problem-solve that is guided by a creative, innovative solutions-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work as a Team to ensure the success of the program.

Assets (Desirable Skills)

• Post-Secondary Education (in-progress or completed).
• Experience, knowledge or understanding of career development and its importance at an early age.
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn Indigenous worldviews, teachings, language, or land-based learning.
• Knowledge of/willingness to learn challenges faced by Newcomers and other youth from racialized communities.
• Willingness to learn and build skills related to program delivery, youth engagement and personal growth and development.
• Interest in making a positive impact.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is not mandatory but considered an asset.

Additional Information

• Some lifting of items (15 to 20lbs) may be required.
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.
• Must have, or be willing to get, a valid First Aid CPR (Level C) certification.
• Career Trek is committed to the work and learning required to walk the path of truth, reconciliation, equity, inclusion and belonging. All staff are expected to participate in learning and development in this area, individually and collectively and to work from the lens of anti-racism and anti-oppression.

Career Trek is committed to employment equity practices that achieves a workforce reflective of the community at large and the participants it supports through its programming. We encourage applicants to self-identify as Indigenous, Two-Spirit, Black, a Member of a Racialized Community, A Person with a Disability, LGBTQQIA+.

IMPORTANT NOTE

While there are no current public health orders or vaccination mandates in place as it pertains to COVID-19, should this change, Career Trek will reinstate its mandatory COVID vaccination policy which requires all staff to be fully vaccinated and provide proof as such as a condition of employment.