At a Glance
- Tasks: Support apprentices and employers, coaching and connecting them for success.
- Company: Merit Ontario, a leader in apprenticeship and workforce development.
- Benefits: Hybrid work, flexible hours, professional growth, and a collaborative team culture.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team that values innovation and celebrates successes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in people's careers while working in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 3-5 years in related fields, strong communication skills, and tech-savvy.
The predicted salary is between 62100 - 75900 $ per year.
Location
Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid)
Position Type
Full-Time
Build Careers. Support Employers. Make an Impact.
Merit Ontario , we believe apprenticeship changes lives.
Every day, our team helps apprentices build rewarding careers while supporting employers in developing the skilled workforce Ontario needs.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, relationship-focused
Apprenticeship Specialist who enjoys working with people, solving problems, and making a difference.
If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your ideas are valued and your work has a real impact, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As an Apprenticeship Specialist, you'll be the trusted resource for a portfolio of apprentices and employers, providing support from registration through certification.
You'll also take ownership of a strategic portfolio that helps strengthen and grow our Group Sponsor Program.
Your work may include
- Coaching and supporting apprentices throughout their apprenticeship journey.
- Building strong relationships with employers and industry partners.
- Connecting apprentices with the resources they need to succeed.
- Leading initiatives in areas such as apprentice success, wrap-around supports, OYAP, events, employer engagement, assessments, government reporting, or other exciting projects.
- Collaborating with Skilled Trades Ontario, educational partners, and the Merit Ontario team to improve apprenticeship outcomes.
- What You'll Bring
- 3-5 years of experience in apprenticeship, workforce development, employment services, education, human resources, program coordination, or a related field.
- A passion for helping people succeed.
- Strong communication, relationship-building, and organizational skills.
- The ability to juggle multiple priorities while providing exceptional service.
- Knowledge of Ontario's apprenticeship system is an asset.
- Comfortable with technology, including but not limited to Outlook, Word Processing, Excel, Power Point, Teams, Share Point, AI, etc.
Why Merit Ontario?
We're a team that believes great ideas can come from anyone.
We support one another, celebrate successes, embrace innovation, and are always looking for better ways to serve employers and apprentices.
- A supportive, collaborative team environment.
- Meaningful work that makes a difference across Ontario's skilled trades.
- Opportunities to lead projects and bring new ideas to life.
- Professional growth and continuous learning.
- A hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
- Working Conditions
- Hybrid work environment (3 days in the Mississauga office, 2 days remote)
- Monday to Friday with flexible working hours
- Occasional travel, evening, and weekend events
- Valid Ontario driver's licence and reliable transportation required
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Apprenticeship Specialist in Mississauga employer: Merit for Training
Merit Ontario is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture in Mississauga, ON, where innovation and collaboration thrive. Employees benefit from competitive compensation packages, including performance-based commissions, and have ample opportunities for professional growth as the company expands its footprint in the commercial plumbing sector. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your career development in a vibrant industry.
