Position: Youth Employment Coordinator

Are you passionate about helping young people launch their careers? Do you thrive in a role where you can build relationships and coach others? If so, this opportunity is for you!

We’re looking for a Youth Employment Coordinator to work with a nationally recognized leader in youth empowerment and community development located in Nanaimo, British Columbia.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic, high-impact non- profit setting focused on mentoring young adults, fostering strong employer partnerships, and creating career development opportunities. This is a highly collaborative role with room for growth. The Youth Employment Coordinator will be responsible for supporting participants in a job matching program for young adults, ensuring they gain meaningful employment experiences.

Youth Employment Coordinator responsibilities

Support young adults in the program by connecting them with meaningful work opportunities that match their skills and career goals.
Develop and maintain relationships with employers and community partners to create a strong network of job opportunities.
Coach and mentor participants, assisting with resumes, interviews, and workplace skills development.
Facilitate engaging workshops to equip participants with the tools they need to succeed.
Mediate and support participants with any interpersonal or professional challenges they encounter.
Organize logistics such as participant travel and housing setup to ensure a smooth program experience.
Be a proactive problem-solver, identifying ways to improve the program and enhance participant experiences.

The successful candidate has

A Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social work, education, psychology, nonprofit management, etc.) or equivalent experience.
Experience working with youth in mentorship, coaching, or employment programs.
Strong relationship-building skills to connect with participants, employers, and community partners.
A passion for helping young people succeed and a belief in their potential.
Comfort with facilitating workshops, group sessions, or trainings.
Organizational and problem-solving skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Ability to work evenings and weekends to accommodate participant support need and workshops as well as regularly scheduled emergency on call shifts.
Bilingualism (French/English) is a plus! (but this is not required)

Compensation and benefits

Salary range: $45,000–$50,000
15 days per year personal sick time (non transferable from year to year)
15 vacation days per year
Paid time off during the end of year office closer (Dec 25th to Jan 1st)
All staff receive paid days off for provincial stat days in which any staff member lives (ex: St-Jean is for all staff not only employees based in Québec)
Health Spending Account
Healthcare plan
Long term disability insurance
Opportunity to make a tangible impact on youth and communities in the Nanaimo area.
Professional development opportunities.
Be part of a meaningful movement for youth empowerment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada. Only candidates selected to move forward in the hiring process will be contacted.

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