SEAM Program Facilitator

Job Description:

Job Statement

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, SEAM, Develop West Prince, the SEAM Program Facilitator coordinates program activities at each individual program site (Alberton or O’Leary). The Program Facilitator will work with the Wellness Mentor and Program Coordinator to generate program content, content calendar, plan learning, mentorship, and community engagement activities, among other tasks as directed by the Program Coordinator.

The incumbent will be tasked with other activities as required for the successful completion of the initiative.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with the other staff members on the design and creation of the program workplan.
• Work with community stakeholders to identify potential participants in the program.
• Plan, design, and conduct participant interviews.
• Work with project team to select participants in alignment with the participant selection criteria.
• Take part in the equivalent of one week of employee training.
• Tour site and identify potential safety or other education al hazards. Reduce potential risk.
• Work with other staff to develop cell phone use, social media, and other “workplace” related policies for staff and participants.
• Contribute to the creation of the participant orientation package.
• Contribute to the creation of a contract between the program and participants. Contribute to the creation of a program code of conduct.
• Understand, identify, and plan for needed safety equipment as needed for enrichment and placement activities.
• Record incidents of negative participant interaction, expressions of specific barriers or challenges, and notable participant behaviours (positive and negative) that reflects their personal growth and development in the program.
  •Work with all staff to prepare a weekly report on participant wellness and any incidents that have arisen over the course of the week and share this with the Program Coordinator.
• Other duties related to the successful implementation of the program as directed by the Program Coordinator.

On a daily basis the Program Facilitator will complete the following:

• Deliver programming to the participants including:
  • Understand participant digital literacy skills.
  • Knowledge of the internet and its use for information gathering for job search or exploring career or educational program information.
  • Safe and constructive use of social media, blogs, video sites, online discussion forums, education courses.
  • Personal digital footprint.
  • Search tools.
  • Online safety, passwords, identify theft, hacking, phishing, online scams.
• Research local industries, careers, and other work-related opportunities that may be of interest to the participants.
• Deliver programming that aligns with the workplan and identified workshop ideas.
• Work with participants to problem solve issues that arise from the daily activities.
• Contribute to improving behavioural or team-related challenges present within the group.
• Manage information on program details to the participants on a daily basis.
• Contribute to the program celebration event.
• Identify needs within the learning cohort and work with other staff to address these challenges at an early stage.
• Supervise participants and provide transportation as required.

Job Specifications

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Post-secondary education in the field of child and youth care, human services, administration, education, or other related fields.
• Professional work experience in youth training, teaching, or other youth centred programming.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Previous work or educational experience in youth training, teaching, or other youth centred programming.
• Leadership/management skills.
• Comfortable working with youth from a variety of backgrounds.
• Approachable, social, and people oriented.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• An orientation to life-long learning and patience to work with those on their own learning journey.
• Ability to work as a team with remote/hybrid supervision.
• Hold a valid Class 5 Driver’s License. Ability to drive personal vehicle to attend off-site meetings.
• A willingness to work flexible hours based on program needs.

Work Environment

This position will begin at the Holland College West Prince Campus (Alberton) for the first four weeks to conduct program planning. After this period, one SEAM Program Facilitator will continue working in Alberton and one will transition to O’Leary for 7 weeks of program implementation. All staff will return to Alberton for the final week of the contract.

Compensation

The hourly salary of this position will be $19.50 plus vacation pay. Position is 37.5 hours weekly.

Contract Period

The position is expected to start June 1, 2026 for a duration of 12 weeks ending August 21, 2026.

Position Dependent on Funding Approval

Position, hours, and wage rate are pending funding approval.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Develop West Prince is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous Peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productivity engage with diverse communities. Develop West Prince is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation, please notify the organization and we will work with you to meet your expressed needs.

Hiring Process

Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter below via WorkPEI.

Please submit applications by May 15, 2026.  Submissions will be accepted until position is filled.

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