Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre Employment Opportunities

For nearly 100 years, Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre (TSG) has offered empowering, supportive programs and services to the community of Little Burgundy in South-West Montreal. As one of the few English Community Centres in Montreal, we offer important services, develop strong partnerships with community members and organizations. 

Summary of Position: 

Under the supervision of the Adult Development Department Director, the Employment Coordinator is responsible for the Pre-Employment Program (PPE).  Tyndale’s PPE is an English, 6-month, full-time paid pre-employment program funded by Emplois Quebec, that helps participants who have obstacles to employment, find jobs. Working as part of the Adult Development Team, the PPE Coordinator has the responsibility to ensure that the program meets both the recruitment and success goals as set by Emplois Quebec (EQ) and TSG

Responsibilities:

• Support of Tyndale St-Georges and Adult Development Department:
• Management of PPE Program:
• Meet with teachers/facilitators to plan, adjust and implement the learning goals for PPE participants
• Provide structure, support, supervision and recommendations to PPE staff: employment counselor, digital facilitator and CREP teachers
• Supervise and evaluate field students and interns
• Ensure that participants adhere to the code of conduct
• Keep EQ database up to date and maintain clear and efficient communication with agents (through data base)
• Maintain participant files (in accordance to EQ guidelines)
• Maintain and report program statistics
• Create digital documentation of PPE workshops
• Intervene and practise conflict resolutions as needed
• Recruitment and Intake
• PPE Workshops:
• Create employment and life skills workshops ensuring that all program requirements are met
• Create handouts and Google slides to compliment workshops
• Facilitate workshops
• Recruit relevant guest speakers and facilitators
• Create and Maintain Partnerships

** a more detailed job description is available upon request

Skills and abilities

• Establish and maintain professional relationships
• Active listening/comprehension
• Empathetic with strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Fluent in English and good knowledge of French  
• Training and teaching skills
• Time management/organization skills
• Working with ethno-cultural communities

Education

• Bachelor degree (or) College degree with relevant experience 
• Experience in employability, group animation, adult teaching or helping relationship

Job Conditions

• 35 hours per week, some flexibility required
• Group health insurance plan and pension after 3 month probationary period
• Salary range: $25 - $28 per hour

This is a significant role, one that requires a high level of empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence to meet the needs of individuals navigating difficult and often complex circumstances. The employment coordinator plays a vital role in offering compassionate guidance, stability, and support to those who need it most. Tyndale fully recognizes the heaviness that comes with this role, but we also know the impact it can have on those we serve is immeasurable. 

If the mission of Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre resonates with you, and you are interested in joining our dynamic and dedicated team, please email your cover letter and CV to Natalie Miron nataliemiron@tyndalestgeorges.com by November 27th, 2024 5:00 p.m.

Tyndale St-Georges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves.

FAMILY SUPPORT WORKER

Summary of position

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Family Support Worker provides support to the parents, youth, children, individuals and families and encourages member participation in relevant activities at Tyndale St-Georges and in the wider community. The Family Support Worker assesses and refers families in difficulty to other resources that can meet their needs, ensuring accompaniment and proper follow-up. The Family Support Worker represents the needs of individuals and families at Tyndale St-Georges, and works as part of a team in support of the wider mission of Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre. The Family Support Worker will also promote a conducive environment for team work.

Duties and Responsibilities

Management

·       Assesses the various social-emotional and psycho-educational needs (on an individual and department wide basis) within each Department in collaboration with the Director of the Department and the Executive Director 

·       Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, school boards, churches and related community organizations

·       Ensure relevant issues are communicated to individuals, parents and staff and necessary follow up is completed

Administrative

·       Attend Department team meetings and department events

·       Ensure client files are maintained (consent, progress notes)

·       Write various program reports

·       Gather and organize program statistics

·       Evaluate programs on a continual basis

·       Promptly reconcile any bills, receipts and petty cash accounts

·       Work in collaboration with directors with administrative duties associated all programs (fee collection, notice distribution, advertising of events)

Support Services

·       Develop workshops, information sessions/activities and special events for the youth, parents, families and individuals of the community.

·       Formulation and implementation of TSG intervention plans

·       Ongoing counselling with individuals/families

·       Help individual’s access support of other TSG resources and other supportive agencies

·       Crisis Intervention

Supervision

·       Supervise interns and volunteers during programming

Support of Tyndale St-Georges

·       Promote Centre services through all program activities (publicity, recruitment, registrations, and orientations)

·       Participation in mandatory special events and other activities of Tyndale St-Georges

·       Attend relevant Centre wide meetings and events

Skills and Abilities

·       French and English (written and oral)

·       Experience working with ethno-cultural communities

·       Establish and maintain positive interpersonal relationships

·       Time management/organization skills

·       Inductive/deductive reasoning and critical thinking

·       Active listening/comprehension

·       Computer literacy

·       Good communication skills

·       Knowledge of Quebec education system.

Qualifications

·       Bachelor Degree in Social Work or relevant field of study

·       Preference given to those who are part of a professional order

·       Previous experience working with children and youth

·       Previous experience working with families

·       Knowledge and sensitivity towards issues concerning diverse ethno—cultural communities

Job conditions

·       Hourly Wage: $32-$37 (based on experience)

·       Full time, permanent, 35 hours per week

·       3 month probation period

·       Group health insurance plan and pension after probationary period 3 months probationary period

Submission deadline: January 24th, 2025, 5:00pm

Please send your CV and letter of intent to: shaunajoyce@tyndalestgeorges.com

Tyndale St-Georges is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves.

Under the direction of the Children, youth and family's department Director, the Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for the care, safety, protection and supervision of the camp environments, staff and participants. The planning, preparation and organization of daily activities and site (set-up / clean-up) as well as all administrative duties of camp is a requirement of the Camp Coordinator.  

The summer camp Coordinator is to assist with staff recruitment and is responsible for the program planning, general safety and overall enjoyment of the youth attending the camp program as well as coordination of daily program operations, including customer relations, guidance and leading of camp staff.  

Duties and Responsibilities:  
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: 

Plan, supervise, run and evaluate a creative programming for the campers and providing required supports to the staff team, to assist with execution of these programs. 

Ensure designated areas (indoors, outdoors and offsite) are free of hazards and are safe to operate daily. 

Complete all necessary camp funding applications, forms and reports. 

Always enforce health camp safety guidelines. The Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for managing potential safety risks and ensuring all equipment, supplies and first aid kits are ready for program operation. 

Fill out all Incident or First Aid Reports and provide reports the Children, youth and family's department Director as soon as possible. 

Mentor and provide guidance to camp staff regarding facilitation, camper interactions and customer service. 

Work cooperatively with the Director of the Children, Youth and Family’s department in scheduling and executing staff training. 

Demonstrate appropriate behavior and always use appropriate language. 

Provide a fun, inclusive and non-competitive environment for campers. Build rapport and meaningful relationships with campers, parents/guardians and camp staff. 

Plan camp activities and arrange offsite trips based on camp descriptions provided by the Children, youth and family's department Director. 

Coordinate planning sessions with camp staff when needed. 

Ensure all required equipment and resources are ready for programming each day. 

Communicate to the Family Support Worker any resources, training, equipment replacement, equipment purchases or supplies needed to deliver camp in an innovative and developmentally appropriate environment. 

Setup and take-down of camp equipment each day. 

Assist with marketing of summer camp (via social media, posters, banners, school visits etc.). 

Ensure registration list is up to date, waiver forms are properly filled out and participant’s needs are noted and communicated to camp staff. 

Communicate behavior concerns directly with participants in a positive format. Contact parent or guardian if needed. Make the Family Support Worker aware of problem behaviors. Use positive behavior management styles to deal with challenging patron behaviors and communication exchanges. 

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Supervisory or Leadership experience 

Experience with working at a camp or in a similar recreational setting 

Strong verbal and written communication skills 

Ability and experience in supervising staff and campers. 

Experience working in a team and enjoys working with youth 

A high level of creativity, flexibility and energy 

Satisfactory Criminal Record 

Job Conditions: 

Duration of contract: 80 hours of preparation and planning (to be used between date of hiring and June 13th), 6 weeks From June 16th to July 25th and 20 hours during the week of July 28th to august 1st. For a total of 300 hours. 

Terms of Employment: Full-time contract, 40 hours a week 8:30 am to 5:30 pm 

Salary: $23 / hour (salary range available based on experience)  

Application deadline: March 31st, 2025. Candidates who apply earlier will be interviewed by priority. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with youth and want to make a difference in their community. We offer an opportunity to support your professional development so you can learn and invest in your personal growth and skills. Please send your CV and letter of intention to the attn. of: Luc Mantha, Director, Children, youth and families department : lucmantha@tyndalestgeorges.com  

Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves. 

Under the supervision of the July Day Camp Director and Coordinator, the Day Camp Lead Counselor supports both the Camp coordinator and provides support and coaching to the counselors and CIT’s in the development and implementation of day camp activities whilst ensuring the academic and social enrichment and safety of the participating children.  They support the team of couselors in the implementation of daily socio-recreational activities while ensuring the social enrichment and safety of the program participants. They promote an environment conducive to teamwork. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Support the Planning and animation of socio-recreation activities  
• Record daily attendance  
• Teach camp staff and children social development skills 
• Support the promotion of positive individual and group behaviour 
• Provide support to intervene effectively in conflict situations 
• Support the Integration of volunteers and interns during activities 
• Develop and maintain relationships with children, parents, staff and volunteers 
• Complete all administrative tasks assigned by the Camp Coordinator   
• Participate in supervisory/staff meetings and staff orientation  
• Manage equipment and material 
• Assist Camp Coordinator and/or Camp Couselors in completing incident/accident reports 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to communicate in French and English (spoken & written) 
• CEGEP in a related field or relevant experience 
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in child animation and program planning 
• Experience working with ethno-cultural communities an asset 
• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development 
• Strong organization skills, ability to delegate, multi-tasking, time management and computer skills 
• CPR & First-Aid certification considered an asset (training may be provided) 

Job Conditions: 

• Duration of contract: 6 weeks From June 16th to July 25th 
• Terms of Employment: Full-time contract,  35 hours per week (Monday to Friday; schedules will vary from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a 7-hour shift) 
• Salary: $20 / hour (salary range available based on experience) 

We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with youth and want to make a difference in their community. We offer an opportunity to support your professional development so you can learn and invest in your personal growth and skills. 

Application deadline: May 15th, 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will be done until all positions have been filled. Candidates who apply earlier will be interviewed by priority. Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: lucmantha@tyndalestgeorges.com 

Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves. 

Under the supervision of the Summer Camp Director, Summer Camp Coordinator and the lead Counselor, the Day Camp Counselor develops and implements daily socio-recreational activities during the Summer Day Camp while ensuring the social enrichment and safety of the program participants. They promote an environment conducive to teamwork. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Plan and animate socio-recreation activities  
• Record daily attendance  
• Teach children social development skills 
• Promote positive individual and group behaviour 
• Intervene effectively in conflict situations 
• Integrate volunteers and interns during activities 
• Develop and maintain relationships with children, parents, staff and volunteers 
• Complete all administrative tasks assigned by the Camp Coordinator   
• Participate in supervisory/staff meetings and staff orientation  
• Manage equipment and material 
• Assist Camp Coordinator in completing incident/accident reports 

Qualifications: 

• Ability to communicate in French and English (spoken & written) 
• CEGEP in a related field or relevant experience 
• Minimum of 1 year experience in child animation and program planning 
• Experience working with ethno-cultural communities an asset 
• Strong understanding of and ability to support child development 
• Strong organization skills, ability to delegate, multi-tasking, time management and computer skills 
• CPR & First-Aid certification considered an asset (training may be provided) 

Job Conditions: 

• Duration of contract: 6 weeks From June 16th to July 25th 
• Terms of Employment: Full-time contract,  35 hours per week (Monday to Friday; schedules will vary from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. for a 7-hour shift) 
• Salary: $19 / hour (salary range available based on experience) 

We are seeking individuals who have a passion for working with youth and want to make a difference in their community. We offer an opportunity to support your professional development so you can learn and invest in your personal growth and skills. 

Application deadline: May 15th, 2025 at 5pm. Interviews will be done until all positions have been filled. Candidates who apply earlier will be interviewed by priority. Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: lucmantha@tyndalestgeorges.com 

Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves. 

The Volunteer Coordinator oversees the recruitment, training and support of volunteers at Tyndale, ensuring their integration and development. They manage outreach efforts, maintain records and represent Tyndale at networking and special events. This role requires strong communication skills, people management experience, computer literacy, and fluency in French and English.  

Responsibilities:

Volunteer Management 

• Recruit, screen and onboard new volunteers and interns.  
• Evaluate and track volunteer progress. 
• Coordinate corporate and school volunteer groups.  

Administration 

• Maintain accurate digital and physical record using OneDrive and Microsoft Teams. 
• Update and manage database using Excel and Microsoft Forms. 
• Create outreach materials to promote volunteer opportunities. 
• Ensure timely and customer-focused responses to emails in Outlook. 

Develop Networks 

• Secure and maintain networks and partnerships with other organizations. 
• Represent Tyndale’s volunteer opportunities and other departmental programs during fairs and networking events.  

Organizational Support & Leadership  

• Participate in team meetings part of the IT steering committee, and other departmental meetings.  
• Contribute to the planning of special events such as the McGill Dental Clinic, Community BBQ, and community dinners. 

Skills & Abilities:

• Fluency in French and English (spoken and written). 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive interpersonal connections. 
• Knowledge of recruitment and best selection practices. 
• Attention to detail with updating databases. 
• Experience working with diverse ethno-cultural communities. 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (or) DEC in Human Resources, Social Work, Communications, Education, or a related field 
• 1-2 years of experience in volunteer coordination or community engagement, ideally in a nonprofit or volunteer-based setting 

Job Conditions:

• 20 hours per week, some flexibility required 
• Salary range: $23-$26, paid every two weeks  
• A criminal reference check must be completed with Tyndale St-Georges. Previous background checks will not be accepted 

 Submission Deadline: Applications open until the position is filled 

Please send your CV, letter of intent and two references to: Amber Kerr-Bates, Volunteer Coordinator. Email: volunteer@tyndalestgeorges.com 

Tyndale St-Georges Community Centre is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring a workforce inclusive of the diverse population it serves.