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Employment Program Coordinator

  • Kingston, ON, Canada

Wage: $25.81 - $29.04 per hour · Full-time

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Wage: $25.81 - $29.04 per hour
Job type
Full-time
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Working hours
35 hours per week
Posting language
English
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Original job description

Start Date: November 23, 2026

Length of Contract: 15 months

Wage: $25.81 - $29.04 per hour

Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Location: KFL&A

Employee Benefits:

  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • 4% in lieu of vacation time

Girls Inc. Limestone is seeking one (1) new team member to support and coordinate program facilitation and participant services within the Girls Inc. Limestone Employment Programs. Responsibilities are based across the KFL&A service area.

Girls Inc. Limestone is a non-profit, registered charitable organization devoted to supporting the needs and interests of girls, women, and gender-expansive individuals across four counties in the greater Kingston and Belleville communities. We offer a comprehensive approach that addresses all aspects of a girl’s life. This includes preparing girls to achieve academically, to be economically independant, and to know and stand up for their rights. More information about Girls Inc. can be found on our website at www.girlsinclimestone.ca.

Girls Inc. Limestone is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fair employment practices and to an inclusive, accessible, barrier-free work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. Girls Inc. welcomes all girls and women as participants and applicants regardless of assigned sex at birth, including those exploring gender identity or expression. For more information, please see the Girls Inc. Limestone Position Statement on Gender Identity.

The Girls Inc. Employment Coordinator will will work with the Girls Inc. employment team to plan, onboard, and coordinate the Smart Start program in Kingston. The successful candidate will be an empathetic, organized individual who works well within a team, and is highly motivated when working independantly. Additionally, they will be passionate about helping clients with multiple barriers achieve their employment and educational goals.

Job Duties:

  • Develop individual targeted, solution‐focused interventions to ensure participant success.
  • Provide participants with the motivation and support they need to address their barriers to employment and education.
  • Coordinate and deliver employment and life‐skills workshops.
  • Assist participants in securing work placements relevant to their goals.
  • Liaise with community partners and community employers to foster positive work placement opportunities for participants.

Qualifications and Experience:

  • A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field of study including but not limited to Social Service Worker, Social Work, Behavioural Science, Recreation Leadership, Therapeutic Recreation, Addictions, and Mental Health.
  • Successful completion of a Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) check including a Vulnerable Sector Check is required.
  • Access to own transportation is required to travel to clients, community, and employment partners and to transport supplies.

How to Apply

Please send your cover letter and resume by email to michellefields@girlsinclimestone.ca. Please do not mail or deliver printed applications.

We thank all applicants for their interest in supporting the work of Girls Inc. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Girls Inc. is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. We value diversity and encourage applications from designated groups and marginalized communities including newcomers, racialized and visible minorities, people with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, workers of all ages, language minorities, and 2SLGBTQ+ community members.

More about this job

Responsibilities

Plan, onboard, and coordinate the Smart Start employment program in Kingston, including delivering employment and life-skills workshops and providing individualized support to participants. Help participants address barriers to employment and education, secure relevant work placements, and build positive relationships with community partners and employers.

Requirements

A post-secondary degree or diploma in a related field, such as social work, social services, behavioural science, recreation, addictions, or mental health, is required. Applicants must complete a CPIC check with a Vulnerable Sector Check and have access to their own transportation for travel and transporting supplies.

Skills

  • Program Coordination
  • Participant Support
  • Individualized Interventions
  • Problem Solving
  • Employment Counseling
  • Education Support
  • Workshop Facilitation
  • Life Skills Training
  • Work Placement Coordination
  • Community Partnership Development
  • Employer Relations
  • Teamwork
  • Independent Work
  • Organization
  • Motivation

Benefits

  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Vacation Pay In Lieu (4%)

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Hiring contact email

michellefields@girlsinclimestone.ca

Categories

  • Social Services
  • Education
  • Management & Leadership

Keywords

  • Smart Start Program
  • Employment Programs
  • Program Coordination
  • Participant Services
  • Employment Support
  • Education Support
  • Individualized Interventions
  • Solution-Focused Support
  • Employment Barriers
  • Life Skills Workshops
  • Employment Workshops
  • Work Placements
  • Community Partnerships
  • Employer Relations
  • Social Work
  • Social Service Work
  • Behavioural Science
  • Recreation Leadership
  • Therapeutic Recreation
  • Addictions
  • Mental Health
  • CPIC Check
  • Vulnerable Sector Check
  • Transportation

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