Coordinator, Connecting to Careers in Early Childhood Education

Coordinator, Connecting to Careers in Early Childhood Education
Contract Opportunity to June 30, 2025
Location: Brampton

ACCES Employment is a leader in connecting qualified jobseekers from diverse backgrounds with employers across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), Ontario, and Canada. ACCES helps more than 42,000 job seekers each year at seven locations in the GTA. As a charitable not-for-profit organization, ACCES provides job search services that connect newcomers, jobseekers, youth, women, and refugees to jobs that reflect their skills and experience. We provide over thirty-five customized job search programs that meet the unique needs of our jobseekers. Our vision is to achieve a fully inclusive labour force that reflects the diversity, skills, and experience of Canada's population.

We are looking for people who thrive in a flexible and fast-paced environment. ACCES offers an excellent benefits package, an RRSP matching program, and an Employee & Family Assistance Program.

Connecting to Careers in Early Childhood Education is designed to support individuals’ entry into the Early Childhood Education labour market in Peel Region. In addition to helping them obtain an Early Childhood Education college diploma, we will equip them with future skills, provide comprehensive employment coaching, and connect them with employers and mentors.

Reporting to the Project Manager of Specialized Programs, the Coordinator for Connecting to Careers in Early Childhood Education assumes a pivotal role in coordinating program components while meticulously tracking and reporting critical information and outcomes. In this capacity, the Coordinator offers invaluable support to the team and serves as a liaison with the Manager, facilitating the attainment of program targets and surpassing predefined outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the overall program consistency, development, and implementation of program evaluation systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with funder guidelines and targets.
• Coordinate the planning and scheduling of all program activities, including events, guest speakers, and meetings, as required.
• Assist with coordinating, preparing, collecting, and maintaining regular reports, schedules, and statistics.
• Lead the creation of a monthly schedule of program activities.
• Support the project team in resolving client issues.
• Escalate sensitive and challenging situations to the Manager.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure deliverables are met.
• Support virtual and in-person events in the program and across the organization as needed.
• Collaborate with other ACCES initiatives to support program awareness and growth.
• Assist in data entry and evaluation of program results, monitor progress and success.
• Actively promote the creation and maintenance of internal and external client referral networks.
• Assist in the delivery of program services as needed.
• Assist with marketing, promotion, and community and employer outreach.
• Work closely with marketing in the creation of community outreach flyers.
• Assist with coordination, preparation, collection, and maintenance of regular reports, scheduling of project activities, maintaining project-related statistics, recording meeting minutes, and invoicing, as required.
• Support program staff in helping to resolve common and outstanding client issues.
• Oversee day-to-day program delivery in the Manager’s absence.
• Make recommendations to the Manager regarding program activities to improve its administrative efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist Manager with HR activities, including but not limited to screening applicants, interviewing, and hiring of staff, conducting staff orientation and onboarding, verifying timesheets, and providing input to the performance review process.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including staff supervision as required, support site activities, participate in evening supervisor shift rotation, and support other managers and/or activities as required.

An organized self-starter with experience and/or education in the following areas:

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field is an asset.
• At least three years of related work experience.
• High flexibility with strong interpersonal skills to work effectively in a diverse environment, interacting with clients, employers, community partners, and service providers. Demonstrated experience in case and file management.
• Thorough knowledge of all facets of job search and career development including an understanding of labour market trends.
• Knowledge of/experience working with marginalized communities, including youth, newcomers, clients with disabilities, Ontario Works/ Ontario Disability Support Program recipients, and internationally trained professionals who may be experiencing employment barriers.
• Ability to absorb new ideas and concepts quickly and to ensure they are clearly communicated to an audience.
• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs.
• Proficient in data management, various online platforms, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work individually as well as part of a team.
• Demonstrated time management skills.
• Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information with tact and discretion.
• Exceptional planning, organization, and problem-solving skills; must be pro-active, and have a sense of urgency.
• Experienced and highly proficient working in an MS Office environment.
• Previous experience working in the not-for-profit sector and working with a diverse community is an asset.
• Thorough knowledge of the labour market integration challenges faced by Early Childhood Educators is an asset.
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel between all ACCES Employment locations, program delivery locations, partner, and employer organizations, across the GTA, as needed.

We are currently on a hybrid work schedule, working in the office and from home. This hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business requirements. 

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates who are contacted may be requested to complete a screening video interview using Spark Hire. This position will be posted until it is filled. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.

ACCES is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace and in our recruitment processes. We encourage applications from members of all racialized groups, gender identities and sexual orientations, Indigenous persons, and persons with disabilities.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to our mission, values, and operations. We foster an inclusive workplace where every employee feels a sense of belonging. Our diverse team generates innovative solutions to complex challenges, supporting our vision for an inclusive labour market in Canada. We recognize the value of workplace diversity and leverage it to develop services that meet the broad needs of our clients. Through partnerships and effective service delivery, ACCES promotes equity for marginalized populations.

Accessibility and Accommodation: ACCES Employment is also committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Please advise our HR representative or hiring manager of any accommodation measures that are required. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.