Career Coach Facilitator Northern Ontario (9-Month Contract)

Career Coach Facilitator - Northern Ontario (9-Month Contract with potential for Extension)

About HIEC

HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise that focuses on partnership mentorship and workforce development in Ontario. With over 30 years of experience as an active community-focused organization HIEC aims to enhance career education and inspire youth to make informed career decisions.

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Why Us

At HIEC our goal is to positively impact the career journeys of others and that includes our own team! We foster a culture where people feel valued respected and inspired to bring their best ideas forward. Youll join a team that encourages innovation collaboration and continuous learning in a workplace where you truly belong.

This role also offers:

• Competitive salary
• A Comprehensive Employee Benefits plan (Extended Health Dental etc.)
• Mental Health Supports (Calm App subscription)
• Professional Development and Career Growth Opportunities
• A workplace rooted in inclusion creativity and purpose

Position Description

The Career Coach Facilitator Northern Ontario plays a key role plays a key role in the success of theOntario Career Lab (OCL)- an innovative province-wide career exploration initiative led by HIEC that connects volunteer Career Coaches with Grade 9 and 10 students across position is ideal for a confident facilitator who is passionate about youth engagement and understands the unique communities industries and cultural landscapes across Northern Ontario.

The facilitator leads career coaching sessions in schools and ensures seamless coordination between educators volunteers and students. The role blends dynamic facilitation with program coordination and community engagement connecting youth to real-world career insights. A strong interest or background in career development experiential learning or workforce education is highly valued.

Learn more about Ontario Career Lab at

Job Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Facilitation and Program Delivery
  • Deliver engaging opening and closing presentations that inspire students and set the tone for career exploration sessions.
  • Manage event flow transitions and timing while maintaining high energy and professionalism.
  • Adapt facilitation style to suit diverse audiences and learning environments.
  • Support student engagement throughout sessions and ensure alignment with program objectives.
  • Represent HIEC and Ontario Career Lab as an enthusiastic credible and professional facilitator.

• Program Coordination and Logistics
  • Serve as the on-site lead for each event overseeing setup materials and volunteer orientation.
  • Conduct pre-session briefings with Career Coaches to review structure expectations and key messages.
  • Coordinate logistics with teachers and administrators ensuring clarity on schedules groupings and accessibility needs.
  • Manage event materials including distributing and collecting resources and ensuring readiness of technology and supplies.

• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build strong relationships with educators students volunteers and community partners.
  • Support recruitment of Career Coaches by connecting with local employers associations and industry organizations.
  • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders addressing on-site questions and resolving challenges as they arise.
  • Collaborate with partner organizations to enhance the reach and impact of Ontario Career Lab programming.

• Evaluation and Reporting
  • Administer and collect post-session evaluations from students and Career Coaches.
  • Ensure compliance with data privacy and security protocols when handling program information.
  • Document session outcomes and submit concise reports to the Program Management Team.
  • Share insights and success metrics that help strengthen overall program delivery.

• Continuous Improvement
  • Identify opportunities to enhance facilitation techniques and student engagement strategies.
  • Contribute creative ideas to improve logistics volunteer experiences and program impact.
  • Support knowledge-sharing across the facilitation team to ensure consistency and excellence.

Qualifications to Succeed:

• Minimum: high school diploma; post-secondary education in education communications or social sciences is an asset.
• 35 years experience in facilitation training delivery or program coordination.
• Familiarity with Northern Ontario communities geography and cultural context is highly valued.
• Experience working with youth or in educational settings is a strong asset.
• Experience in career coaching employment counselling or workforce development is a strong asset.
• Proficiency in digital tools for coordination reporting and communication.
• Fluency in French (written and spoken) is an asset.
• ASL/FSL is an asset.
• Experience facilitating both virtual and in-person sessions.
  

Key Competencies

• Exceptional facilitation and presentation skills with confidence speaking to large groups.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to adapt to changing environments.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills to manage logistical challenges.
• Collaborative positive and team-oriented approach.
• Interested in working for a not-for-profit organization.

Working Conditions

• Remote position based in Northern Ontario; travel required throughout the region to school and community sites (Main office is in Burlington ON)
• Frequent travel across Ontario to school locations.
• Valid Ontario drivers licence and access to a reliable vehicle required.
• Early mornings and flexible scheduling based on school needs.
• Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) is required.
  

We thank everyone who submits an application for their interest! This job opening represents an active vacancy. Although our team is mighty its still small; only successful applicants will be contacted. To ensure that each candidates journey is consistent and that it is a fair and equitable hiring process we will not respond to any personal messages regarding this role.

Actual compensation for an individual may vary depending on skills performance over time qualifications experience and location.

HIEC is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants refugees women Indigenous Black LGBTQ2S people of colour and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. Please contact Human Resources atfor any accommodations or questions relating to our accommodation process.

Required Experience:

Manager