Posted 23 days ago
Apprenticeship Specialist
@ Merit for Training
Mississauga, Ontario
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Overview
Merit for Training is hiring a full-time Apprenticeship Specialist in Mississauga, Ontario, on a hybrid schedule of 3 office days and 2 remote days. The role supports apprentices from registration through certification, manages a portfolio for the Group Sponsor Program, and builds employer relationships. Occasional travel and evening or weekend events are part of the job, and a valid Ontario driver's licence is required.
Responsibilities:
- Coach and support apprentices through their apprenticeship journey
- Build relationships with employers and industry partners
- Connect apprentices with resources to succeed
- Lead initiatives to improve apprentice success and employer engagement
- Collaborate with Skilled Trades Ontario and educational partners
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years of experience in apprenticeship or workforce development
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organizational skills and ability to juggle priorities
- Knowledge of Ontario's apprenticeship system is an asset
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Teams, SharePoint and AI tools
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-22
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-15
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Business operations |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening |
| Travel | ground: minimal |
| Work setting | Office, Home, Client sites |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
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Merit for Training
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 10 |
Job description
Location: Mississauga, Ontario (Hybrid) Position Type: Full-Time
Build Careers. Support Employers. Make an Impact.
At 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:
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.
When you join Merit Ontario, you'll enjoy:
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Merit Ontario team.
Build Careers. Support Employers. Make an Impact.
At 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.
- 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, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, AI, etc.
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.
When you join Merit Ontario, you'll enjoy:
- 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.
- 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
We'd love to hear from you. Submit your resume and cover letter and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the Merit Ontario team.
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