Training Facilitator (Contract)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary :

Yonge Street Mission (YSM) is a vibrant, non-profit Christian organization leading a collective movement to end chronic poverty in Toronto. Since 1896, weve worked to transform the lives of people living with poverty, going beyond immediate needs by offering wrap-around support via holistic programs and services, and a pathway which enables street-involved youth, families in need, adults experiencing poverty and vulnerable communities to move from surviving to thriving.

To make this happen, we are passionate about investing in the people we work with, and look for a diverse range of staff who are key for us to advance our mission : Christians who have a heart for neighbours in need, a desire totransform the lives of our community members, and who believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect.

If you are inspired by our vision and feel a true call to contribute to YSMs work, wed love to hear from you.

What We Offer :

As a staff member at YSM, some of the things you can look forward to include a values-based and highly collaborative and engaging work environment with a high value on staffs mental health and well-being; meaningful, innovative and impactful work, with opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children, families, and the community, as well as flexible hybrid work arrangements.

The Opportunity :

We are seeking a Training Facilitator to support participants in improving their employability as they progress along the pathway to meaningful income. This is a full-time contract until March 2026. Reporting to the Workforce Development Training Supervisor, this rolewill support effective pre-employment skills training for participants.

Responsibilities :

• Perform intake and assessments to gain an initial understanding of clients employability skills and barriers to employment
• Facilitate highly creative experiential learning group workshops consistent with participant needs
• Develop and refine pre-employment skills training curricula, working collaboratively with supervisor
• Provide current employment related information such as labor market information, employment standards, occupation specific skills and assistance in identifying transferable skills
• Remain abreast of the key skills for employment readiness
• Regularly gather feedback from participants self-report as well as assessments to guide curriculum review
• Ensure that all participant activity is documented and files are kept accurate and up to date and participant progress is updated
• Regularly review program data and assist in the preparation of monthly stats and reports
• Maintain schedule of pre-employment skills training workshops

Qualifications :

Compensation : YSM will pay a starting rate of$24.29 an hour for this contracted role.

Deadline for Application : Until position is filled

While we appreciate all responses, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

YSM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Please note that this job posting is for an existing vacancy, and YSM does not use any form of artificial intelligence (AI) at any stage of the recruitment process. These stages include candidate screening and shortlisting, assessment and selection.

Learn more about YSM atysm.ca

Date Posted : November 4, 2025