Recruitment and Outreach Worker (Contract) Skilled Trades

Employment Type:  Full-Time, Contract
Position Status:  Existing Vacancy
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Salary: $52,443 annually (Level 4), plus comprehensive benefits
Contract Period:  June 4, 2026 to August 27, 2027
Location:  Toronto, Ontario
Internal Application Deadline:  Wednesday, May 13, 2026

External Application Deadline:  Monday, May 18, 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

The Recruitment and Outreach Worker, as part of the YWCA Women in Trades and Technology programs team, will contribute to quality service delivery and achievement of Pre-apprenticeship, Apprenticeship and/or Reskilling trades programs goals, by conducting the recruitment and outreach activities for the WiTT program. The incumbent is required to maintain an effective working relationship with employers, training partners, community organizations and the general community, in accordance with the mission and policies of YWCA Toronto.

ABOUT YWCA WOMEN IN TRADES AND TECHNOLOGY
The Women in Trades and Technology programs provide training and employment service to women and gender diverse people interested in joining the construction, landscape and information technology industries. Programs are funded by MTCU (Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities) and are geared to educate women and gender diverse people about career opportunities in non-traditional occupations and train them in trades-specific programs.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Co-ordinates information sessions, special promotions and marketing activities designed to increase participant intake, and increase awareness of benefits of women working in male-dominated skilled trades ;
• Applies targeted marketing strategies to ensure recruitment of eligible participants and to promote the program on site, off site and online;
• Works closely with the Counsellor, Facilitator, Coach and the Manager for coordinating, planning and implementing of networking and outreach activities to employers;
• Identifies employers who are willing to offer paid or unpaid placements, design work placements and facilitate employer incentives in skilled trades in collaboration with the WiTT team;
• Works closely with the Counsellor, Facilitator, Coach and the Manager for coordinating, planning and implementing of networking and outreach activities to employers;
• Designs and delivers presentations to employers, community agencies, educational institutions, social service communities and trade partners to promote the program and ensure appropriate referrals;
• Responsible for the design and development of promotional materials in print and electronic formats and processes approvals from the Advocacy and Communications Department;
• Assists with advertisement of outreach and intake events and booking and pre-screening of potential participants;
• Coordinates the maintenance of the website activities, social media and related content;
• Develops and maintains a system to track outreach stats, activities, attendance and generated results;
• Conducts follow up calls with training seekers to arrange for program intake or enrollment in training, job fairs or other events.

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of Marketing, Communications or Public Relations which is normally acquired through completion of a college diploma; (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• Must possess excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), E-mail, the Internet, Zoom, MS Teams or other videoconferencing applications, database programs, Canva, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Acrobat;
• 1-3 years of experience in related field;
• Strong knowledge of social media and website technologies is required;
• Experience with multimedia and events planning an asset;
• Good organizational and analytical skills with strong attention to detail and proven ability to meet deadlines;
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills;
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written;
• Ability to think strategically, plan ahead and anticipate needs and issues;
• Demonstrated good judgement and interpersonal skills;
• Ability to maintain a positive approach and a professional manner at all times;
• Owning a motor vehicle an asset.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is non-secondable.

Posting Date : May 6, 2026

 

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.