Instructor

Job Title: Instructor: IDEA Training Collaborative

Organization: IDEA Training Collaborative

Location: Toronto, ON (in-person and virtual delivery)

Employment Type: Contract / Part-Time

Application Deadline: [November 3, 2025]

About IDEA Training Collaborative

IDEA Training Collaborative is dedicated to building skills, confidence, and capacity within the social services sector. We provide high-quality, accessible, and practical training to frontline staff, supervisors, and leaders, with a focus on equity, collaboration, and real-world application.

Position Overview

We are seeking dynamic and experienced Instructors to join our collaborative team. Instructors will deliver engaging training sessions in alignment with the Toronto Shelter Standards (TSS) and other specialized professional development areas.

The ideal candidate is passionate about adult education, skilled in facilitating group learning, and committed to strengthening the capacity of frontline service providers. We also welcome instructors who can bring new and innovative trainings that align with our mission and meet the needs of the sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver IDEA training sessions (both in-person and virtually) to frontline staff, supervisors, and managers.
• Create inclusive, engaging, and interactive learning environments.
• Adapt facilitation style to diverse learner needs and contexts.
• Collaborate with the IDEA team on curriculum updates, improvements, and development of new trainings.
• Ensure training content aligns with Toronto Shelter Standards and organizational values.
• Provide feedback to participants and contribute to evaluation and reporting processes.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in adult education, training, or facilitation (required).
• Knowledge of social services, housing, shelter, or community support sectors (strong asset).
• Familiarity with the Toronto Shelter Standards is an asset.
• Excellent communication and group facilitation skills.
• Ability to deliver content both in-person and through online platforms (e.g., Zoom).
• Flexible, collaborative, and responsive to participant and organizational needs.

Compensation

• $60–$100 per hour based on experience and subject matter expertise.
• Contract and sessional opportunities available.

Areas of Interest for New Trainings

We encourage instructors to propose new training topics that address sector needs. Areas of interest include (but are not limited to):

• Trauma-Informed Practice
• Housing First Approaches
• Harm Reduction
• Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
• Anti-Oppression / Anti-Racism Frameworks
• Mental Health & Wellness in Shelter Settings
• Leadership Development for Supervisors and Managers
• Case Management Skills
• Crisis Intervention and Safety Planning

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter (in a single PDF file) via CharityVillage by [November 3 , 2025]. In your cover letter, highlight your facilitation experience, subject expertise, and any new trainings you may wish to introduce to the Collaborative.

Tracy@IDEATraining.org

Julian@IDEATraining.org

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

IDEA Training Collaborative is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our hiring. We strongly encourage applications from people with lived experience, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and members of equity-seeking groups.