Position: Facilitator, Employment Services
Location: 1 Jim Flaherty St., Whitby, ON
Assignment: Part-time, Hourly
Pay Rate: $21.83 per hour. We also offer flexible work environment, and access to our superb sport, fitness, and recreational facilities.
Start Date: August 2025
You Belong!
We exist to unlock potential through accessibility and to create a better, barrier-free life for all Canadians. We strive to achieve this by reimagining accessibility, redefining the way Canadians live, work and play, and by co-designing innovative solutions that address the needs of our community. To be successful, our organization values being person-centred, genuine, flexible, innovative, and collaborative.
As an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, we welcome and encourage applications from all persons, including but not limited to persons with disabilities, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons of any gender identity and sexual orientation, and newcomers. We provide variations and accommodations at all stages of employment and are committed to improving our process to be more accessible and equitable.
We understand that no one will ever meet all the qualifications or feel completely confident in performing every duty listed, and that’s okay! We are committed to the ongoing learning and development of our employees and gladly provide on-the-job training and mentorship. Unless it says required (bolded for emphasis), please do not let any other qualification or duty discourage you from applying.
If you have any issues with the online application or have any questions about the job, please email careers@abilitiescentre.org. We look forward to learning more about you and how you may be the person we’re looking for through your application!

Assess and plan.

• You will be responsible for completing and reviewing attendee related documentation in department database.
• You will adopt a unique and creative thinking approach when supporting job seekers.
• You will plan, organize, and update curriculum to suit individuals needs to ensure relevancy and success for each job seeker.
• You will assist with the planning, development and delivery of workshops based on the needs of attendees (virtually and in person).

Deliver and evaluate.

• You will work in a group setting to ensure job seekers are on the right track in relation to their career goal(s) and skill development.
• You will collaborate with the Administrative Assistant and Senior Coordinator, Employment and Community Services to oversee the day-to-day operations of all employment workshops, addressing any issues that may arise with attendees, parents, staff, individuals and booking of rooms.
• You will deliver and implement employment workshops within various school boards in person or virtually.
• You will research, develop, and implement learning material related to the different skill development and social enterprise program.

Support and foster.

• You will support youth and adults of all backgrounds and abilities with the development of necessary life skills, pre-employment skills, and job search tools and techniques.
• You will support job seekers and students in developing skills required to research, interview for, and secure employment.
• You will provide job coaching supports to job seekers participating in internal programs and to working individuals accessing Abilities Centre Employment Services.
• You will monitor individuals progress and collaborate with other members of the employment team to ensure success in job securement and retention.

Communicate and collaborate.

• You will actively participate in team meetings, staff meetings, and debriefs, and will provide additional administrative support to the Employment team as needed.
• You will discuss and provide constructive, descriptive feedback to job seekers.
• You will establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with members, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• You will collaborate with Manager, Employment and Community Services to research, develop, and assess the feasibility of new and innovative initiatives that complement and enhance existing programs.