Business Coach

As a not-for-profit organization, YES enriches the community by providing services to help find employment and start and grow businesses. Since opening its doors 30 years ago, YES has developed innovative programs and supports that are unique in addressing the economic challenges facing Quebecers and ensuring that they have the appropriate tools, information, and services necessary to succeed economically.

Position Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Entrepreneurship and Program Development, the business coach is responsible for recruiting participants and strengthening their entrepreneurship skills (goal setting, financial management, marketing, sales, and operations). The coach develops, organizes, and delivers services such as individual coaching (in-person & online), workshops and tools while building positive relations with clients and the community. The ideal candidate will have experience with running a business and have a passion for entrepreneurship. They will be client-focused self-starters who exhibit strong presentation skills, adaptability, exceptional attention to detail, and creative thinking to respond to various stakeholder demands. We’re looking for an individual that is passionate and motivated about making a difference and driving positive change in our communities.

Responsibilities will include :

• Conduct individual meetings with prospective entrepreneurs to brainstorm and evaluate business ideas as well as assist existing businesses by providing guidance on marketing, technology adoption, accessing new markets, financing, operations, human resource planning, and financial management.
• Design and deliver engaging Entrepreneurship program presentations and workshops to entrepreneurs across various sectors.
• Conduct coaching and / or workshop delivery in various Quebec regions, adapting content to the unique needs of each area.
• Assist entrepreneurs in identifying and securing financing options, including grants, loans, and investment opportunities, by offering strategic advice and connecting them with relevant resources.
• Develop, deliver and moderate entrepreneurship related information sessions and / or workshops as needed (day and evening);
• Recruit, train, support and organize volunteers – speakers, committee members and professionals.
• Attend outreach activities to engage with the Quebec Start-up ecosystem.

Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications

Benefits : YES is proud of its diverse, committed, focused and respectful staff and volunteers. YES has a dynamic and fast paced work environment and offers its employees :

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Compensation : $60,000 / year

YES values and embraces diversity of origins, non-discrimination linked to age, gender, or sexual orientation and / or gender identity. Valuing each employee of the organization as an individual and treating everyone on an equal footing allows us to create a work environment that  values  and  respects  people for their talent, skill, and competence. We welcome applications from racialized persons / visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Only the candidates selected to participate in the recruitment process will be contacted.

En tant qu’organisme à but non lucratif, YES enrichit la communauté en offrant des services pour aider à trouver un emploi et à démarrer et faire croître des entreprises. Depuis son ouverture il y a 30 ans, YES a développé des programmes et des soutiens novateurs qui sont uniques pour relever les défis économiques auxquels font face les Québécois et s’assurer qu’ils disposent des outils, de l’information et des services appropriés nécessaires pour réussir sur le plan économique.

Sommaire du poste

Relevant directement du directeur de l'entrepreneuriat et du développement des programmes, le coach d'affaires est responsable de recruter les participants et de renforcer leurs compétences en entrepreneuriat (définition d'objectifs, gestion financière, marketing, ventes et opérations). Le coach développe, organise et offre des services tels que du coaching individuel (en personne et en ligne), des ateliers et des outils tout en établissant des relations positives avec les clients et la communauté.

Le candidat idéal aura de l'expérience dans la gestion d'une entreprise et une passion pour l'entrepreneuriat. Il / elle sera une personne autonome axée sur le client qui fera preuve de solides compétences en matière de présentation, d'adaptabilité, d'une attention exceptionnelle aux détails et d'une pensée créative pour répondre aux diverses demandes des parties prenantes. Nous sommes à la recherche d'une personne passionnée et motivée à faire une différence et à apporter des changements positifs dans nos communautés.

Les responsabilités comprendront :

Connaissances, compétences et qualifications

Avantages :  YES est fier de son personnel et de ses bénévoles diversifiés, engagés, concentrés et respectueux. YES a un environnement de travail dynamique et rapide et offre à ses employés :

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Compensation : 60,000$ / année