Program Coordinator, Newcomer Support and Business Development – Full Time, Salaried Position– Remote/Hybrid, Central Labrador
Wage Range: $55,000 – $60,000/yr
Job Competition #: EENSCLY-PC-FT

The YMCA has been part of life in Newfoundland and Labrador since 1854. Our charity’s core programs of Health, Fitness, and Aquatics; Child Care and Day Camp; and Employment, Enterprise, and Newcomer Services are offered at more than 200 locations and points of delivery in our communities throughout the province. Our focus on inclusiveness and accessibility means we serve people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities through all stages of life.

Join Our Team

We are seeking a Newcomer Support and Business Development, Program Coordinator to provide customized entrepreneurial workshops to participants, focusing on business development and skill-building, as well as delivering newcomer community programming. This role involves delivering various program activities and workshops to entrepreneurs and newcomers in the Labrador region. The Coordinator will be responsible to build and maintain local relationships with organizations and stakeholders to support newcomers and entrepreneurs, ensuring their access to vital resources. Through the delivery of high-quality services, the Coordinator will foster personal and professional development for participants. The Program Coordinator will need to possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle, as travel will be required. This is a remote/hybrid, contract position with province wide responsibility that is based out of Happy Valley-Goose Bay at the Central Labrador YMCA with an expected end date of May 31, 2025.

Job Requirements

  • College Diploma or Undergraduate Degree in Business, Education, Social Sciences, or related fields
  • Minimum one years’ experience in 1 or more of the following: working in a business advisory/entrepreneurial support role and/or developing, delivering and evaluating workshops to participants
  • Knowledge of community, private, and government resources available to both entrepreneurs and newcomers
  • Experience working with cultural groups, high needs and marginalized populations
  • Superior facilitation skills with understanding of principles of learning and positive development for both youth and adult newcomer
  • Working Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a vehicle
  • Standard First Aid Certification
  • Acceptable Criminal Records Check and Vulnerable Sectors Check

Benefits of Working with the YMCA

  • Competitive compensation
  • Maintain a work-life balance with our 35-hour work week
  • Free uniforms. No more deciding what to wear to work
  • Employee Referral Program – Receive monetary incentives for contributing to our hiring practices
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Enhance your health with a free YMCA membership (during contract)
  • Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
  • Work in an inclusive environment where caring, honesty, diversity, respect and responsibility are lived values

Key Competencies

  • Creates a respectful and inclusive environment
  • Takes personal responsibility for following through, responding and resolving issues and complaints
  • Demonstrates personal discipline to produce high quality work and meet expectations and goals
  • Self-manages behaviours, learns from mistakes, and seeks out feedback and coaching
  • Excellent verbal and written communication; presentation; organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to adjust to changing organization, program, job and participant need

The YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to an environment that is barrier-free. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.