BUS DRIVERS

GTTI has a fleet of two buses. These buses allow GTTI to transport students to and from training programs and when not being used for programing, the buses are used for community charters. The Bus Driver will be responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the buses.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Operate a 2o to 24 seat accessible bus.
• Provide exceptional quality customer service while driving bus.
• Perform and record driver safety checks and monitor regular maintenance of vehicle.
• Communicate all driving and maintenance concerns to the Senior Program Coordinator.
• Maintain bus cleanliness at all times.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude at all times.

Employment Requirements

• ‘B or F class’ license required- 20-24 passenger bus. (D class license acceptable, written F license exam must be successfully completed at your expense.)
• Minimum 3 years accident-free bus driving experience, clear driver’s abstract.
• Reliable transportation required.
• An acceptable Vulnerable Sector Screen will be required as a condition of employment.

Working Conditions

Must be available to work flexible hours as evening and weekend attendance is required for bus charters.

Please submit a cover letter and resume, citing job number 21-0401 to recruitment@gtti.ca

Immediately Required: Three Trade-Specific Instructors

We are seeking candidates with a background in construction to work as training instructors to students looking to enter the building and concrete restoration industry. Three successful candidates will be chosen, one with each of the following trades:

1. Cement (Concrete) Finishers (244G)
2. Restoration Mason (244H)
3. Glazier/ Waterproofer (NOC 7292)

All instructors will also support students to be certified as Trade Helpers and Labourers (NOC 7611).

These are full-time, one-year contract positions with a salary range of $85,000 – $100,000, effective immediately.
Georgina Trades Training Inc. (GTTI) is a not-for-profit training organization based in the Town of Georgina, has been delivering a wide variety of industry-based training and certification programs since 2006. GTTI are committed to providing innovative practical learning to assist individuals in securing employment and meeting the demands of the construction, job market.

The training will be delivered in partnership with the Building and Concrete Restoration of Ontario, a voluntary association that represents 100 of the province’s restoration contractors, manufacturers, suppliers and engineering firms who specialize in the evaluation and restoration of buildings and concrete structures.
This is an exciting, new opportunity for three seasoned individuals interested in transforming the way that training is provided. The ideal candidate will have a solid knowledge and passion for the requirements for apprenticeship certification as well as a background in the residential construction sector.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director of the Skilled Trades Institute, each of these 3 journeymen/instructors will be responsible for providing instruction to a maximum of 30 students in a combination of classroom and on-site settings. In addition, supported by a larger team, the journeyman/ instructor will act as a mentor for the students to ensure successful completion of a 20-week program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Modify existing curriculum so that essential skills are delivered within a 20-week timeframe and are in compliance with existing training standards
• Adequately prepare for each class
• Assess student performance
• Supervise students during the practical application of skills learned
• Be a member of the Trades Advisory Council established by GTTI
• Work with other staff and directors to make sure all supplies, tools and curriculum are ordered for classes
• Control and monitor all inventory/tools/equipment used as a part of teaching classes
• Mentoring and guiding students through training

Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum five to seven years of construction experience in any of the following fields:

1. Carpentry/Forming experience.
2. Glazing/caulking experience.
3. Construction labour experience.
4. Used or exposed to the following:
   • Skid steer use
   • Concrete chipping
   • Concrete finishing
   • Concrete Waterproofing and installation (hot or cold)
   • Caulking of building exterior (brick to brick, and glass to aluminum)
   • Has held a supervisor on-site position within the construction industry.
5. Knowledge/Skills
   • Strong understanding of adult learning principles and the ability implement adult learning principles in the classroom
   • Be a team player and possess attributes of flexibility in aiding to meet the needs of the council, contractors and director when it relates to training needs
   • Have excellent verbal and written communication skills to professionally represent the organization
   • Competent with Microsoft Office Programs: Word, Outlook, Excel and Power Point
   • Ability to navigate the Internet
   • Have strong and proven organizational and time management
   • Have strong working knowledge of construction principals
   • Demonstrate a passion for teaching and passing and promoting the skilled trades
   • Teaching and/or training experience helpful
   • Knowledge of Ontario Building Code and other pertinent legislation

Licenses & Certifications

• Industry certification in designated trade
• Valid Class ‘G’ license is an asset
• Health & Safety certification is preferred

Education

• Adult education certification is an asset

Job Competencies:

• A passion for teaching/instructing • Superior interpersonal and communication skills (written, verbal, listening) and ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills
• Strong consensus-building and partnership engagement and networking skills
• Strong organizational, time management skills, including proven ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities
• Demonstrated commitment to developing a culture of safety and inclusion

Working Conditions

• Work is primarily indoors in an environmentally controlled climate and will also have an outdoor component.
• Driver’s license required. Travel to the main training centre north of the GTA will be required at their own expense, as well as travel to attend meetings and off-site locations.

How to Apply:

Successful applicants will be required to provide 3 professional references and the submission of a Vulnerable Sector Screening report.
Your application should include a cover letter and a resume indicating related certifications and work experiences relevant to the position summary. Please submit to: jobs@bcrao.com
Only qualified individuals will be contacted for an interview.

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT

Georgina Trades Training Inc. and GTTI Skilled Trades Institute are recruiting for two Administrative Support positions. These positions are supported by the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy and funded through the generosity of the Canada Summer Jobs 2021 program.

These opportunities are intended to provide quality work experiences for youth that develop and improve their skills, support local priorities and improve access to the labour market for youth who face unique barriers.

Program Criteria:

• Eligible applicants include youth aged 15 to 30 years of age.
• Applicants do not have to be a student.
• Job placements are for a 16-week period that will commence after April 26, 2021.
• Full-time hours – Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. excluding one-hour for lunch.
• Rate of pay is $15.00 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Responsibilities

Within a team environment which involves working together, effectively using interpersonal and communication skills, being self-motivated and using initiative, responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Provide reception responsibilities, including answering the phone, greeting visitors, students, and staff on a daily basis, responding to email and providing public-facing service to the community, maintaining records of visitors and deliveries to the office.
• Assist the Marketer/Recruiter and Program Coordinator with program coordination functions, including database management, contacting students, facilitating participant registration, coordinating meetings, ensuring appropriate facilities/equipment are in place for seminars/courses, coordinating program promotion activities and photocopying and distributing reports, marketing materials.
• File and distribute documents, invoices and other materials.
• Attend meetings involving administration and program specific updates.
• Participate in events such as job fairs, employer sessions and site visits and assist in other related activities in hosting members of the community.
• Perform additional duties might be added based on needs and requirements.

Qualifications

• Ability to use digital skills, software skills (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) on a regular basis to update spreadsheets, write basic reports and emails and to connect with staff via instant messaging.
• Familiarity with Zoom which is used as a preferred method for virtual meetings and video conferencing is an asset.
• Prior experience in a not-for-profit organization is an asset.

All staff have an obligation to contribute to maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for students, staff and community members. The youth placement incumbents will be provided with Personal Protective Equipment and safety equipment necessary to perform job functions. Health and safety and WHMIS training will be provided.

Please submit your resume, including a brief cover letter, to:

recruitment@gtti.ca no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, June 4, 2021.

Please reference job posting 21-0501.