Resource Associate-Canada Summer Jobs

Be the Spark! Join our passionate team and help us to achieve great things in our community!

The Resource Associate provides support to resource staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels are maintained in the centre during operational hours. The position provides encouragement and guides members in the use of computers and resources to find information and to conduct a self-directed job search. The Associate also provides clerical and administrative support related to the Resource Centre.

In this role you will:

• Guide members on job search methodologies
• Assist members in the use of computers and other techniques to conduct information searches
• Maintain comprehensive activity log sheets
• Prepare member intake and usage documentation
• Produce written and statistical reports as requested
• Participate in program marketing
• Model appropriate behaviours to staff in line with our Mission Vision and Values; establish rapport and maintains effective relationship building behaviours with staff and members. Represent the YMCA and the Association in a professional manner
• Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy and volunteerism and imparts this knowledge and belief upon staff volunteers and members.
• Other duties as assigned

You bring:

• Enrolment in post-secondary education in a related field preferred in Employment Counselling Business or Human Resources Management
• Previous customer service experience
• Knowledge of relevant legislation relating to employment and local labour market opportunities
• Some knowledge of relevant legislation relating to employment
• Flexibility regarding assigned schedules including days evenings and weekends
• Well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills; ability to establish rapport and excellent communication with members staff and volunteers; excellent written communication skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office including Word Excel and Power Point
• Commitment to working in a socially inclusive environment responding with sensitivity and personal awareness to the diverse needs of members including visible and non-visible dimensions of diversity.
• Ability to work in an efficient manner independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to diversity equity inclusion and building a sense of belonging

What you need to succeed:

• Commitment to the YMCAs Mission Vision and Values
• Focus on the health safety and wellbeing of all children youth and vulnerable people in YMCA programs including understanding legal and moral obligations related to reporting suspected child abuse to Child Protection Services
• YMCA Competencies: Accountable Relationship-Builder Improvement-Orientated Team Player & Leader Equity and Wellbeing Promoter

Canada Summer Jobs Criteria:

• Are between 15 to 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.
• It is a funding requirement of this position that candidates must be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment

Why work for the YMCA

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is a charity that ignites the potential in people helping them grow lead and give back to their communities. We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential and are recognized as a great place to work. We offer meaningful jobs and the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of individuals and the health of our communities. See what you can expect from the YMCA here.

Joining the Y means contributing to over 170 years of providing opportunities for people to shine through programs and services such as health and fitness licensed child care camps employment and immigrant services education and training and services for youth families and seniors. Learn more in ourstrategic plan Greater Togetherwhich outlines how we are focused on building communities where people feel healthier and more connected to their neighbours.

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is committed to Diversity Equity Inclusion and Belonging. We strive to remove barriers to employment and recognize that diverse staff who reflect the communities we work in enrich the experiences of our participants and our team. As an equal opportunity employer we invite applications from all qualified candidates including racialized people/people of colour Indigenous Peoples disabled people/people with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA communities.

If we can make the recruitment process more accessible for you please let us know when we reach out about a job opportunity so we can work with you to accommodate your needs.

In keeping with our commitment to safety and child protection job offers are contingent on the successful completion of a Police Records Check. Within the first four months and every three years thereafter a Vulnerable Police Records Check is required. Learn more about these checks here.

The YMCA only considers applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest however due to the volume of applications we receive we can only contact candidates who are selected for an interview.

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