Career Coach in Residence

Toronto Public Library (TPL) invites applications from individuals with extensive career counselling experience to serve as a 2026–2027 Career Coach in Residence (CCIR).
TPL anticipates awarding multiple CCIR positions but reserves the right to determine the final number of positions awarded. The final number may vary based on operational requirements and the quality and volume of applications received.
The CCIR program supports TPL’s job search and career services, with a focus on younger adults, by providing access to employment guidance and workforce skill development. The program is designed to create awareness of job and career resources available through TPL, promote career exploration through skill development and provide guidance navigating the current labour market. The program scope does not include coordinating work placement opportunities.
CCIRs will lead engaging programs and workshops and provide one-on-one consultaions. The residency may also include delivering staff training and/or developing a resource to be completed by February 2027.
Create and deliver programs and workshops, along with support materials,related to their area of expertise
•Meet with library users and community groups through appointments to consult on career goals

Qualifications:
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An industry expert with a minimum of three (3) years of professional expertise in the area of career coaching, recruitment, job developmentand/or social services-related fields serving younger adults
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Formal education at a post-secondary level and/ or equivalent professional training in career counselling, human resources, socialwork, psychology or related fields
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Experience working with diverse socioeconomic, cultural and multi-barriered youth
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Experience in mentoring youth facing multiple barriers to employmentand facilitating employment-related workshops
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Familiarity with current local economic conditions, diverse career pathsand gaps in services for youth requiring support entering the labourmarket
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Familiarity with various job search strategies and training anddevelopment techniques
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Experience as a community activator with a proven track record incommunity engagement and raising awareness in professional area ofexpertise
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Experience with delivering programs and workshops to audiences ofvarying knowledge and skill levels
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Excellent communication skills in coaching, teaching and public speaking
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Excellent oral and written communication skills
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Experience working with the public and program delivery in publicsettings
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An understanding of public libraries' role in supporting universal accessto a broad range of human knowledge, experience, information andideas in a welcoming and supportive environment.
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Experience with using social media for professional purposes
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Knowledge of remote video conferencing platforms and Internettechnology
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Ability to work remotely and in-branch to support program requirements

To apply, submit the following documents through the CCIR page on: https://torontopubliclibrary.bonfirehub.ca/opportunities/108874 Curriculum Vitae – Include a summary of how you meet the qualifications listed above, which should include, but may not be limited to: relevant education, related work with community organizations, workshop/teaching experience, recently published papers/lectures, and links to website and social media presence. Program Proposals – Outline your idea for at least 2 programs (e.g. workshop, lecture, meetup, etc.). A maximum of 3 pages.
Reference – A minimum of 2 relevant reference letters.