Employment - Workshop Facilitator
Workshop Facilitator
YMCA of Cape Breton
Full-Time Permanent
Weekdays
Description
Nova Scotia Works | YMCA of Cape Breton
Full-time, permanent | Sydney, Glace Bay
and New Waterford | $46,605.50–$51,928.14
Help People Move Toward Meaningful Employment
The YMCA of Cape Breton is seeking an engaging and inclusive Workshop Facilitator to deliver practical employment and career workshops for Nova Scotia Works clients. You will create welcoming learning experiences in person and online, helping diverse job seekers build confidence, skills and connections.
What You’ll Do
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Facilitate accessible in-person and virtual
workshops on résumés, cover letters, interviews, job-search strategies, the
hidden job market and labour-market research.
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Adapt learning for different needs and
audiences, including youth, students and older workers.
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Use plain language, accessible technology and
trauma-informed, inclusive practices.
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Connect clients with appropriate Nova Scotia
Works and community resources.
· Track participation and feedback, complete required records and support service improvements.
What You Bring
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Post-secondary education in Adult Education or a
related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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Experience facilitating engaging adult learning
in person and virtually.
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Knowledge of employment services, community
resources and Labour Market Information.
·
Strong digital, communication, presentation and
organizational skills.
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Experience creating accessible content and
applying IDEA, cultural humility and trauma-informed practices.
· Sound judgment when handling confidential information.
Why Join the YMCA?
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Comprehensive group benefits and pension program
·
Individual and family YMCA membership
·
15 paid vacation days and 11 wellness days
annually
·
Discounted childcare and camp rates
· Meaningful work that strengthens Cape Breton communities
Additional Requirements
Travel among service locations and some schedule flexibility are required. The successful candidate must provide satisfactory screening checks (criminal records check, vulnerable sector check, child abuse register check).
How To Apply
YMCA of Cape Breton will be accepting applications for this position via email. Please follow the instructions below carefully. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.
Apply Today!
Email your cover letter and résumé as one
document to HR@cb.ymca.ca by 4:30 p.m. ADT on November 11th, 2026.
Please use YMCA-WFSYD in the subject line.
The YMCA of Cape Breton is an equal opportunity employer that 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.
Email Address: hr@cb.ymca.ca Apply here
Intended Audience
This employment opportunity is open for: Canadian citizens, permanent residents, and temporary residents who are able to work for any employer in Canada (student permit, open work permit holders), unless specific eligibility criteria are noted in the above job posting.
Location Information
- Community
- Sydney
- County
- Cape Breton Regional Municipality
- Province
- Nova Scotia
- Country
- Canada
Opportunity Information
- Employer
- YMCA of Cape Breton
- NOC Code
- —
- Experience Required
- Yes
- Available Openings
- 1
- Pay Type
- To be Determined
- Pay Period
- To be Determined
- Remuneration Per Pay Period
- Estimated Weekly Hours
- —
- Start Date
- —
- End Date
- —
- Language
- English
- Language Proficiency Level
- Posted on
- November 3rd 2026
- Expires
- November 11th 2026
