Job Search Assistant (Porters Lake)

Title: Job Search Assistant

Location: Nova Scotia Works (Porters Lake)

Openings: 1

Position Status: Full-Time; 8-week summer term

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

There is potential inside all of us – we all have it in us to shine.

Every charity exists to help solve a problem – our charity exists to help solve many problems, from childcare shortages, social isolation, mental health issues, access to wellness, and more. Today, our network is spread across 100+ program locations in HRM and the province, meeting the most urgent needs of our communities in mental health supports, accessible childcare, supporting an increasing immigrant population, safe spaces for youth to grow and lead, helping to navigate a precarious labour market, delivering wellness programming for all, and creating community for isolated older adults. 

We give people the tools, encouragement, and safe space to discover their inner strength. When they know someone’s in their corner, with unconditional support, they realize they can do more than they thought possible. It’s your support, expertise, and guidance that helps people ignite their full potential and shape our neighbourhoods into vibrant and healthy communities.  

With us at their side, they can Shine On. 

As part of your total compensation: 

• Receive a complimentary YMCA membership to our Health & Fitness facilities
• Discounts on YMCA childcare and camp programs
• Complimentary wellbeing and counselling services

About the Role:

With funding from Employment Nova Scotia, the YMCA Nova Scotia Works Employment Services Centres deliver comprehensive employment services to support individuals in finding and maintaining meaningful employment. This summer position will specifically support the Head Start program—a youth employability initiative designed to help junior high and high school students explore careers, develop workplace skills, and gain valuable volunteer experience.

As a Job Search Assistant you will:

• Facilitate career exploration and skill-building workshops for junior high and high school youth
• Plan and organize program activities, events, and workshops
• Chaperone and supervise youth during volunteer placements (e.g. with day camps)
• Maintain accurate attendance and participation records
• Assist with tracking training allowances and ensuring completion of program components
• Support and mentor youth to encourage engagement, growth, and confidence
• Greet and sign in clients at the Resource Centre
• Update and maintain the job board with current postings
• Assist clients (youth and general public) with resumes, cover letters, online applications, and job search strategies
• Provide support with computer use, printing, scanning, faxing, and photocopying
• Help clients navigate basic technology and troubleshoot minor issues
• Support other administrative and program-related tasks as required
• Create a positive, inclusive, and respectful environment aligned with YMCA values

Education & Skills Qualifications: 

• Student, returning to school in the fall
• Knowledge of community programs and resources
• Proven ability to work with unemployed individuals facing barriers to finding and maintaining employment
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, including Outlook, Teams, Word, Calendar
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills,
• Valid Nova Scotia Driver’s License or access to reliable transportation
• Problem Solving: identifies an issue, gathers and processes relevant information, comes up with possible solutions, selects appropriate responses and implements them.
• Diversity: Appreciates that people with different opinions, backgrounds and characteristics bring a richness to the challenge or situation at hand.                                                                                                
• Sense of Community: Demonstrates an awareness and understanding of communities and responds to their needs; networks with local community agencies to determine strategic alliances and partnerships; knows local community leaders; serves a diverse range of individuals and groups in the community. 
• Teamwork: Participates actively in a team for organization effectiveness.

To Apply:

Please apply online at https://ymcahfx.ca/workwithus/ by June 18, 2025.

Please note that all successful candidates are required to provide:

• Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Child Abuse Registry Check (less than 6 months old), if 18 years of age or older
• Attend Child Safeguarding Training upon hire
• Valid First Aid and CPR Training

Please note: background checks are reviewed on an individual basis – offenses, if any, are based on role and Child Safeguarding requirements, and may not eliminate candidates from employment at our YMCA.

At the YMCA, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences enrich our organization, enabling us to better serve our community and achieve our mission. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, People of Colour, racially diverse, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, gender-diverse people, people with diverse abilities, members of ethnic minorities and faith groups, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please inform us in advance to arrange reasonable and appropriate accommodation.