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Position Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Employer Liaison and Job CoachDate Posted:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Friday, August 1, 2025Competition File No.:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2025-52Program Area:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community Initiatives &amp; EmploymentWorksite Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Southeast Grey County, Bruce County and Owen Sound Ontario areas.Travel Requirement:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, across Grey and Bruce CountiesPosition Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Permanent Full Time and Fixed Term Contract Full Time&nbsp; &nbsp;Category: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; #1 &amp; #4Existing Vacancy:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;No. of Vacancies: 4Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37.5 hours per week.Shifts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday – Friday&nbsp;Salary/Wage:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $27.23 to $30.97 per hour.Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.Start Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; September 2025Application Deadline:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Sunday, August 31, 2025Application Process:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment/Volunteer Application Form to:&nbsp; Manager of Employment – Program Services at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:employment@osgb.ymca.ca" target="_blank">employment@osgb.ymca.ca</a>. Include the&nbsp;Job Title and&nbsp;Competition File Number in your subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the&nbsp;spark that helps&nbsp;ignite positive change in the lives of others.&nbsp;WE’RE GROWING! This is your Opportunity to be the Spark!&nbsp;As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are adding to our team and seeking&nbsp;Employer Liaison and Job Coaches&nbsp;to work closely with employers and Employment Engagement Specialists to match assisted clients with sustainable jobs and other employment-related capacities within the labour market. The Employer Liaison and Job Coach is knowledgeable about local, regional and provincial labour markets, and is a specialist in the tools required to uncover hidden job market opportunities and the development of jobs for the mutual benefit of the employer and job seeker.Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Work with Case Managers and Resource &amp; Information staff to determine possible job placements and other employment-related opportunity matches, that address a client’s abilities, transferable skills, and skill limits.</li><li>Help to dispel myths or misunderstandings to employers when promoting programs and clients.</li><li>Market YMCA programs and clients directly to employers using a structured marketing approach (prospecting, needs analysis, selling, follow-up).</li><li>Work with employers to place, match and job coach clients which could include job carving for customized employment needs.</li><li>Assess workplace environments and employers to determine overall suitability for client placement, related opportunities, and assess basic workplace safety standards are met.</li><li>Assist employers to develop training plans and detailed retention plans for clients.</li><li>Monitor client on-the-job progress and provide appropriate interventions.</li><li>Coach employers and clients to help ensure job retention and successful outcomes.</li><li>Identify required financial supports for Client to remove barriers to employment.</li><li>Understand the Performance Management Model and the Service Quality Standard and its composition, and actively work with the Employment team to attain, maintain, and exceed that standard.</li><li>Liaise with the Employment Engagement Specialists to implement and make available identified community partner resourcing for clients with identified barriers.</li><li>Be a local point of contact for employers. Build relationships to understand employer business needs and market Employment Services employer programs.</li><li>Support employer recruitment efforts and participate in Employment Services employer programs.</li><li>Provide access to financial supports available through employer programs, assisting with paperwork, monitoring, and flow of funds.</li><li>Actively participate in business community events to foster and maintain high visibility for the Employment Service and its services.</li><li>Develop and maintain knowledge about local employers, their business, and what they look for in new employees.</li><li>Develop and facilitate workshops and information sessions for the employer community.</li><li>Identify and develop new opportunities to promote the YMCA Employment Service to employers, clients, and the broader community.</li><li>Provide information and training to employers to meet identified training needs.</li><li>Provide targeted and customized job coaching that provides support for the placement needs and employer identified issues.</li><li>Maintain client and employer files to YMCA standards and maintains statistical records as required.</li><li>Liaise with Employer Liaisons from other agencies in the area to foster cooperative relationships and discuss best practices.</li><li>Participate regularly in regional Employer Support committee meetings to represent local community employer needs and share on the ground labour market information.</li><li>Adherence to all provincial and federal legislation relevant to job description.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA:<ul><li>Comprehensive and ongoing training and long-term and upward career opportunities.</li><li>Free membership to our Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility.</li><li>Flexible work schedules.</li><li>Medical, dental, and pension benefits (for permanent staff and with eligibility based on number of hours worked)</li><li>Fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>Be a minimum of 18 years of age.</li><li>Be legally entitled to work in Canada.</li><li>Have current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.</li><li>Have minimum Class G Driver’s License; own vehicle and be willing and able to travel throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.</li><li>Provide 3 professional references.</li><li>Have post-secondary education in social services or related field, plus related experience.</li><li>Have familiarity with government employment programs.</li><li>Have an understanding of the local labour market.</li><li>Have familiarity with Bridges Out of Poverty framework (an asset).</li><li>Have excellent negotiation, presentation and communication skills.</li><li>Have accessibility via phone or text after hours for crisis support, specifically related to job retention.</li><li>Have proficiency in Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Access and Excel.</li><li>Have strong problem solving skills, the ability to manage crisis situations and the ability to work independently.</li><li>Have an eye for detail and high standards for service provision and documentation.</li></ul>The YMCA’s Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve:We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. 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.

YMCanada

Employer Liaison and Job Coach

Position Title:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Program Assistant – Community ProgramsDate Posted:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Thursday, August 21, 2025Competition File No.:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2025-55Program Area:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Community Initiatives &amp; EmploymentWorksite Location:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Owen SoundTravel Requirement:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes, but on an occasional basis to worksites across Grey and Bruce Counties.Position Type:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Permanent Full Time&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Category:&nbsp;#1Existing Vacancy:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Yes &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; No. of Vacancies: 1Hours:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 37.5 hours per weekShifts:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Monday – Friday&nbsp;Salary/Wage:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; $23.24 - $25.40 per hour.Wages commensurate with qualifications and experience.Start Date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, September 17, 2025.Application Deadline:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday, September 3, 2025.Application Process:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Email resume, cover letter and YMCA Employment/Volunteer Application Form to:&nbsp; Director of Community Initiatives and Employment Services at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:employment@osgb.ymca.ca" target="_blank">employment@osgb.ymca.ca</a>. Include the&nbsp;Job Title and&nbsp;Competition File Number in your subject line. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.The Y is people-powered. Our staff and volunteers provide the&nbsp;spark that helps&nbsp;ignite positive change in the lives of others.&nbsp;Your Opportunity to be the Spark!&nbsp;As a charity igniting the potential in people, we are seeking a&nbsp;Program Assistant to support our Community Initiatives and Employment Services teams, by providing administrative and logistical support and coordination, including managing calendars, scheduling meetings, preparing documents and maintaining files.Responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>Manage and organize schedules and appointments.</li><li>Coordinate meetings, conferences and video calls.</li><li>Handle communications, including emails, phone calls and correspondence.</li><li>Prepare and organize reports, presentations and documents.</li><li>Make travel arrangements, including flights, accommodation and itineraries.</li><li>Act as a point of contact between the Director and stakeholders.</li><li>Conduct research to provide relevant information to support decision-making. &nbsp;</li><li>Handle confidential information with discretion.</li><li>Coordinate and organize events.</li><li>Assist in special projects and ad-hoc tasks as required.&nbsp;</li></ul>Just Some of the Benefits of Working at the YMCA:<ul><li>Comprehensive and ongoing training and long-term and upward career opportunities.</li><li>Free membership to our Health, Fitness and Aquatics facility.</li><li>Flexible work schedules.</li><li>Medical, dental, and pension benefits (eligibility based on number of hours worked)</li><li>Fun, passionate and dependable co-workers.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>Be a minimum of 18 years of age.</li><li>Be legally entitled to work in Canada.</li><li>Have current and satisfactory Criminal Reference Check and Vulnerable Sector Search issued no later than ninety (90) days preceding your start date.</li><li>Have minimum Class G Driver’s License; own vehicle and be willing and able to travel throughout Grey and Bruce Counties.</li><li>Provide 3 professional references.</li><li>Have a post-secondary education in business administration or a related field.</li><li>Have proven experience as an Executive Assistant, Program Assistant or similar role.</li><li>Have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</li><li>Have commitment to excellent customer service while demonstrating YMCA Mission, Vision and Values when interacting with others.</li><li>Have excellent organizational skills and multitasking abilities.</li><li>Have strong written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Have the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.</li><li>Be detail oriented with excellent problem solving skills.</li></ul>The YMCA’s Commitment to Protecting Those We Serve:We are committed to our responsibility to protect the children and other vulnerable people we serve. Therefore, all employees and volunteers must provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Search results as a condition of their employment or volunteer engagement. These police record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) - if any - is considered in the decision-making process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment.The YMCA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equality:The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce values the diversity of people and communities and is committed to excellence and inclusion in our Association. 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.

Program Assistant - Community Programs

Brightshores Research Institute | August 2025 

Position Description: Independent Board Director 
Charitable Not-for-Profit Corporation | Ontario Not-for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA) 

Overview 
Brightshores Research Institute is an independent, charitable not-for-profit organization 
incorporated in Ontario. Our mission is to advance healthcare through research and 
innovation dedicated to meet the distinct needs of rural communities across Canada. 
We are seeking two experienced and mission-aligned individuals to join our Board of 
Directors as Independent Directors with expertise in government relations, 
fundraising/philanthropy, and/or health systems research. 

Role Purpose 
The Independent Directors will contribute to the Board’s collective responsibility for the 
strategic oversight and stewardship of the Institute, with a particular focus on supporting 
government engagement and funding, donor / philanthropic fundraising, and health 
systems research leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong track record in 
leadership in government relations, fundraising strategy, or health systems research. 

Key Responsibilities 
 • Provide strategic oversight of the Institute’s government relations, philanthropic, and 

research engagement strategies. 
 • Contribute specialized insight into: 

ï§ Shaping and supporting public policy and community engagement strategies 
and providing guidance on related risks and opportunities. 

ï§ Developing strategies for philanthropic partnerships and donor stewardship. 
ï§ Navigating funding opportunities in health research environments. 
ï§ Driving impact through strategic policy, fundraising, and research alignment. 

 • Advise on the development and review of policies and pursuit strategies related to 
government, philanthropy, or research that enable future scale and leveraging 
relationships within their networks. 

 • Ensure compliance with fiduciary, regulatory, and legal obligations under ONCA and 
CRA requirements for charitable organizations. 

 • Support the organization’s fundraising and funding strategies through insight into 
stakeholder dynamics (e.g. industry, government and philanthropic). 

 • Serve in an independent governance capacity, not affiliated with Brightshores Health 
System or any operational partner. 

 • Uphold the Institute’s code of conduct and conflict of interest policies including 
disclosure of any real or perceived conflicts and acting independently in all 
deliberations. 


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 • Serve on an appropriate Board Committee based on expertise and contribute to its 
oversight responsibilities including the oversight of public policy or research 
initiatives, and fundraising strategy effectiveness to the Board for approval. 

 • Promote accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement in public 
engagement, philanthropic development, or research strategy. 

Ideal Qualifications 
 • Proven leadership experience in government relations, philanthropic development, 

or health systems research within a not-for-profit, public, healthcare, or research-
driven organization. 

 • Experience establishing foundational policy, engagement, or research frameworks 
from the ground up. 

 • Entrepreneurial mindset with demonstrated ability to advance external relations, 
donor engagement, or research oversight in scaling or resource-constrained 
organizations. 

 • Familiarity with governance structures that support strategic influence and 
institutional trust. 

 • Knowledge of government and/or philanthropic funding sources and influence 
strategies. 

 • Advanced degree or equivalent experience in public policy, philanthropy, or health 
research is preferred. 

 • Experience serving on boards, particularly within the not-for-profit, charitable, health, 
or research sectors, is preferred. 

Commitment 
 • Board Directors serve an initial two or three-year term, which may be renewed as 

per the organization’s by-laws. 
 • Estimated commitment of 4–6 virtual board meetings per year, with additional time 

for virtual committee participation and occasional in-person or strategic planning 
sessions. 

 • This is a volunteer position in accordance with ONCA and CRA rules for charitable 
organizations. 

To Apply or Nominate a Candidate 
Please contact Neil MacLean, Executive Director by email (<a href="mailto:nmaclean@brightshores.ca" target="_blank">nmaclean@brightshores.ca</a>) 
with an expression of interest, resume and cover letter, or nomination. Brightshores 
Research Institute is committed to equity and encourages applications from individuals 
who reflect the diversity of rural communities across Canada. 
 
We thank all applicants and nominees for their interest, however only those under 
consideration for the role will be contacted. 

<a href="mailto:nmaclean@brightshores.ca" target="_blank">mailto:nmaclean@brightshores.ca</a>

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