PROGRAM FACILITATOR
YOUTH AT WORK
Minnedosa, MB


Yellowhead Regional Employment Skills & Services (YRESS)
is a non-profit, government funded organization providing employment assistance services to unemployed and underemployed people in Minnedosa, surrounding communities and RM’s.

YRESS is currently looking for a
Program Facilitator (Job Placement and Youth Coordinator) to mentor 6 Youth with barriers to employment during a 24-week program.

This is a F/T term position commencing Monday, February 13, 2012 and ending Friday, July 27, 2012. Salary is $20/hour for 37.5 hours per week.

The candidate will possess the following attributes:

  • Post secondary education in a related field or a satisfactory combination of education and work experience
  • Experience working with employment and training programs
  • Counselling skills strongly preferred
  • Able to develop and foster partnerships with business, community groups and government
  • Knowledge of the labour market and labour market trends
  • Marketing and promotions experience
  • A high degree of motivation, organization and interpersonal skills
  • Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle

A job description is available upon request. For more information contact Jennifer King at (204) 867-2833.

If you are a proven leader, are self-motivated, and team-focused, with an interest in mentoring youth and assisting them in developing the basic life and employability skills they need in order to overcome barriers in attaining full-time, sustainable employment, please forward your resume with cover letter and 3 references by 12 noon on January 25th, 2012 to:

Attn: Jennifer King, Employment Services Coordinator
Yellowhead Regional Employment Skills and Services
PO Box 367, 133 Main St South
Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0
Fax: (204) 867-1996
Email:
yress@mts.net

Funding provided by:
The Government of Canada
The Manitoba Government