Ontario Career Lab- Powered by HIEC (Halton Industry Education Council)

Education & Literacy - Burlington, ON
Member For 3 months
Recruiting
Phone905-634-2575
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Email hbisson@hiec.on.ca
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Address5230 South Service Rd., Burlington, ON
Do you accept secondary/high school student volunteers? No
Do you/would you consider accepting post-secondary student placements? No

In-Person Career Coach Volunteer

Organization Ontario Career Lab- Powered by HIEC (Halton Industry Education Council)
Category Education & Literacy
Location In Person (This position requires attendance in person)

Whether you work in public service, the trades, healthcare, technology, administration, or any other field—your career journey matters. As an In-Person Career Coach with Ontario Career Lab, you'll make a meaningful difference by sharing your real-world experiences with Grade 9 and 10 students who are just beginning to imagine their futures. Your personal journey, the steps you took, challenges you faced, and pivotal moments that shaped your career, shows students how diverse industries operate and how careers actually develop. Through career coaching sessions, you'll inspire young people to think about their future with confidence and help them understand that career paths aren't always linear, but they are full of opportunities. “I learned about careers I didn’t know existed, and I feel like I have more options.” Student Participant


  • Background Check Required
  • Various, ON
  • Starting Immediately
  • 1-3hrs / week
  • 32 Spots Available of 32
  • Suitable For: Adults (18+)

Dates and Times

Career coaching sessions typically occur on weekdays (Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4 PM) during the school year. Each session varies in length, ranging from 1.5 to 4 hours in a single day, but most sessions are under 2 hours long. If your volunteering includes lunchtime, a meal will be provided, with dietary accommodations available. The Ontario Career Lab team will share the exact time commitment for each session when they contact you via email. You may attend as many sessions as you want.

Required Qualifications

Share Your Story: Provide an engaging overview of your career journey Explain Your Path: Discuss the steps you took, challenges you faced, and key moments that shaped your career Encourage Interaction: Invite student questions and foster reflective discussions Offer Practical Insights: Share advice and lessons learned to help students navigate their own career exploration Review of your expression of interest form https://ontariocareerlab.ca/coachsignup Police check (level 1)

Position Responsibilities

Share Your Story: Provide an engaging overview of your career journey Explain Your Path: Discuss the steps you took, challenges you faced, and key moments that shaped your career Encourage Interaction: Invite student questions and foster reflective discussions Offer Practical Insights: Share advice and lessons learned to help students navigate their own career exploration

Volunteer Benefits

Professional Growth: Enhance your leadership and mentorship skills while making a meaningful impact on students’ lives. Expand Your Network: Connect with other professionals and organizations that are passionate about career development and youth empowerment. Shape the Future Workforce: Play a key role in preparing the next generation of workers for success in high-demand industries. Empower Your Community: Help students discover the diverse career paths and opportunities while fostering meaningful representation and inspiring the next generation of local talent.