Apprenticeship Specialist
- Mississauga, ON, Canada
Full-time
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- Job type
- Full-time
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- Experience
- 3-5 years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, employment services, education, human resources, program coordination, or a related field.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid) Position Type: Full-Time
Build Careers. Support Employers. Make an Impact.
At Merit Ontario, we believe apprenticeship changes lives. Every day, our team helps apprentices build rewarding careers while supporting employers in developing the skilled workforce Ontario needs.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Apprenticeship Specialist who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your work has a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As an Apprenticeship Specialist, you'll be the trusted resource for a portfolio of apprentices and employers, providing support from registration through certification. You'll also take ownership of a strategic portfolio that helps strengthen and grow our Group Sponsor Program.
Your Work May Include
We're a team that believes great ideas can come from anyone. We support one another, celebrate successes, embrace innovation, and are always looking for better ways to serve employers and apprentices.
When You Join Merit Ontario, You'll Enjoy
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Merit Ontario team.
Build Careers. Support Employers. Make an Impact.
At Merit Ontario, we believe apprenticeship changes lives. Every day, our team helps apprentices build rewarding careers while supporting employers in developing the skilled workforce Ontario needs.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused Apprenticeship Specialist who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a difference. If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your work has a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As an Apprenticeship Specialist, you'll be the trusted resource for a portfolio of apprentices and employers, providing support from registration through certification. You'll also take ownership of a strategic portfolio that helps strengthen and grow our Group Sponsor Program.
Your Work May Include
- Coaching and supporting apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey.
- Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
- Connecting apprentices with the resources they need to succeed.
- Leading initiatives in areas such as apprentice success, wrap-around supports, OYAP, events, employer engagement, assessments, government reporting, or other exciting projects.
- Collaborating with Skilled Trades Ontario, educational partners, and the Merit Ontario team to improve apprenticeship outcomes.
- 3-5 years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, employment services, education, human resources, program coordination, or a related field.
- A passion for helping people succeed.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities while providing exceptional service.
- Knowledge of Ontario's apprenticeship system is an asset.
- Comfortable with technology, including but not limited to Outlook, Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, AI, etc.
We're a team that believes great ideas can come from anyone. We support one another, celebrate successes, embrace innovation, and are always looking for better ways to serve employers and apprentices.
When You Join Merit Ontario, You'll Enjoy
- A supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference across Ontario's skilled trades.
- Opportunities to lead projects and bring new ideas to life.
- Professional growth and continuous learning.
- A hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
- Hybrid work environment (3 days in the Mississauga office, 2 days remote)
- Monday to Friday with flexible working hours
- Occasional travel, evening, and weekend events
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation required
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Merit Ontario team.
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support a portfolio of apprentices and employers from registration through certification, providing coaching, resources, and relationship-focused service. Lead strategic initiatives to strengthen the Group Sponsor Program and collaborate with industry, education, government, and internal partners to improve apprenticeship outcomes.
Requirements
Requires 3–5 years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, employment services, education, human resources, program coordination, or a related field, along with strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills. Knowledge of Ontario’s apprenticeship system is an asset; comfort with common workplace technology and a valid Ontario driver’s licence with reliable transportation are also required.
Skills
- Apprentice Coaching
- Relationship Building
- Employer Engagement
- Communication
- Organization
- Program Coordination
- Problem Solving
- Customer Service
- Project Leadership
- Government Reporting
- Assessment
- Workforce Development
- Apprenticeship Support
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
Benefits
- Supportive Team Environment
- Professional Growth
- Continuous Learning
- Hybrid Work Environment
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Education
- Trades
- Human Resources
- Construction
- Customer Service & Support
Keywords
- Apprenticeship
- Group Sponsor Program
- Skilled Trades
- Workforce Development
- Employment Services
- Human Resources
- Program Coordination
- Apprentice Coaching
- Employer Engagement
- Apprentice Success
- Wrap-Around Supports
- OYAP
- Government Reporting
- Assessments
- Skilled Trades Ontario
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Teams
- SharePoint
- Artificial Intelligence