Employment type: full time About The Career Foundation: The Career Foundation is a dynamic non-profit organization and registered charity that offers a wide range of employment, training, and workforce development services to job seekers and employers. Since its inception in 1988, The Career Foundation has steadily expanded its services. Operating out of seven locations in the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area, as well as offices in British Columbia, Alberta, and Nova Scotia, we now help thousands of people each year successfully achieve their employment goals. Our team of dedicated professionals has described The Career Foundation as caring, compassionate, innovative, and team-oriented. For more information about us and our services, please visit our website at CareerFoundation.com . Some of the benefits and features available to our employees include: Competitive compensation A comprehensive health benefits plan that includes massage therapy, naturopath services, travel coverage, and much more A comprehensive dental insurance plan An RRSP Matching benefit An Employee & Family Assistance program Employee wellness initiatives Paid days off for religious observance purposes Paid days off for personal wellness purposes Program and Role Description: The Career Foundation’s Completing the Circle program is a youth employment and skills development project funded by Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS). The program provides individualized support to youth with barriers to employment. Through the program, youth participants are empowered to find employment and are equipped with tools, support, new skills, and confidence to start and maintain work. The Community Outreach Worker is an integral member of the program team. As the Community Outreach Worker, you will be responsible for conducting effective community outreach; developing and maintaining relationships with employers, community partners, and stakeholders; coordinating and hosting events; facilitating information sessions and workshops; conducting participant intakes; and supporting the selection process for new youth cohorts. You will also be responsible for meeting ongoing individual targets associated with the position, contributing to the team’s collective ability to fulfill all contractual obligations with the program’s funder while supporting youth participants in achieving positive employment outcomes. As the ideal candidate, you are an outgoing and results-driven professional with a passion for community engagement and helping youth achieve their goals. You excel at building meaningful relationships with stakeholders at all levels and possess the confidence to conduct effective outreach initiatives and deliver presentations. You possess excellent communication, facilitation, and client service skills, enabling you to effectively engage diverse audiences and foster ongoing stakeholder partnerships. You are also highly organized and adept at maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with program and funder requirements. Position Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract with excellent potential for permanency. Starting Salary: The starting annual salary for this position is $57,000.00 (or $58k if the successful candidate holds a master’s degree, full bilingualism in French, or full proficiency in Sign Language). Base Location and Travel Requirements: This position is based at The Career Foundation’s Hamilton location, located near James Street South and Main Street West, and requires frequent regular travel within the communities served by the program, including Hamilton, Peel, and York . The successful candidate should have a valid G driver’s licence and a reliable vehicle to meet the essential requirements of the position that require frequent travel between all served communities, including to locations not accessible by transit. The position will also permit periodic work from home days on rotation when feasible contingent on program operational needs, performance, and other requirements. The hybrid schedule is therefore subject to change at any time. The successful candidate must be willing to work on site from the office on a full time basis and be comfortable with the frequent travel required to support the scope of community outreach activities. A company laptop, cell phone, and other equipment will be provided. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Start: As soon as possible. Reporting to: Program Manager Vulnerable Sector Check: An offer of employment for this opportunity will be contingent on the incumbent providing an acceptable Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC). Use of Artificial Intelligence: Artificial intelligence (AI) is not currently used to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. Responsibilities include: Community Outreach & Participant Recruitment Conducts outreach to recruit new, eligible youth participants into the program, including those from equity-deserving groups, and ensures that outreach activities are tailored and appropriate to diverse communities. Presents the program to potential participants, employers, and community partners, ensuring they understand the program objectives and the time requirements. Establishes and maintains relationships with new employer contacts to continuously develop job placement opportunities for program participants. Establishes and maintains new relationships with community agencies to ensure effective partnerships and referrals. Attends community events, job fairs, and other networking opportunities to recruit eligible youth participants and employers into the program. Utilizes social media channels and works in collaboration with the marketing department to develop effective marketing campaigns to promote the program. Seeks marketing opportunities to feature the program within the communities served. Coordinates guest speakers, group mentorship events, and other initiatives to support program participants in ac