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 Role Description: As The Career Foundation's Apprenticeship & Trades Pathways Navigator , you will serve as a subject matter expert and trusted resource for our job seeker clients pursuing careers in the skilled trades, including those exploring apprenticeship opportunities and those actively progressing through their apprenticeship journey. You will also serve as the primary point of contact for employers, workforce development organizations, training providers, and community partners to strengthen connections between industry stakeholders and apprenticeship opportunities. You will provide guidance on apprenticeship requirements, employer sponsorship opportunities, certification pathways, training options, and available financial supports to support successful outcomes for clients and employers alike. Working closely with clients at various stages of their apprenticeship journey, you will deliver individualized case management, career planning, coaching, and resource navigation services designed to support successful outcomes and long-term career advancement in the skilled trades. You will also develop and facilitate workshops, create educational resources, maintain The Career Foundation's Made in the Trades online resource hub, and promote awareness of apprenticeship opportunities through employer engagement, community outreach, stakeholder collaboration, and digital engagement activities. As the ideal candidate, you are passionate about the skilled trades sector, possess extensive knowledge of the skilled trades and apprenticeship ecosystem in Ontario along with familiarity with Red Seal pathways across Canada. You must excel at relationship-building, facilitation, and communication, and have the ability to support diverse clients while building effective partnerships with employers, training providers, workforce development organizations, and community stakeholders. You are committed to helping individuals successfully pursue rewarding careers in the skilled trades while contributing to increased awareness of apprenticeship opportunities and stronger workforce development outcomes across the communities we serve. Position Type: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) one-year contract. 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, On-site Work, and Travel Requirements: The designated base location for this position is The Career Foundation’s North York office, located near Lawrence Avenue West and Allen Road . The position requires regular travel to all offices of The Career Foundation, as well as partner, employer, and other stakeholder locations across the Greater Toronto Hamilton Area, and attendance at community outreach activities such as trade summits, conferences, and trade fairs. The successful candidate should possess a valid Ontario G driver's licence and a reliable vehicle to perform the responsibilities of the position that require frequent local travel. The role also permits a hybrid-remote work schedule, allowing for up to two work-from-home days per week, contingent on performance and operational requirements. As the hybrid schedule is based on performance and operational requirements, it is subject to change at any time. A company laptop, cell phone, and other required equipment will be provided. Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy. Start: As soon as possible. Reporting to: Director, Stakeholder Relations, Resource Development and Growth 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: Workshop Facilitation, Resource Development & Outreach Designs, develops, and delivers workshops, presentations, and information sessions that educate job seekers, apprentices, and employers on apprenticeship and Red Seal pathways, skilled trades careers, certification requirements, sponsorship opportunities, apprenticeship incentives, examinations, and career advancement strategies. Evaluates participant feedback, learning outcomes, and program effectiveness to continuously improve trades-focused workshop content, delivery methods, and participant engagement. Maintains and regularly updates The Career Foundation’s Made in the Trades online resource hub to ensure content remains relevant, accurate, and accessible. Develops apprenticeship-related resources, including guides, fact sheets, labour market information, training tools, a