Pre-Vocation Educator for neurodivergent Adults at Centre of Dreams & Hopes

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Job Title: Pre-Vocational Educator (Full-Time) – Neurodivergent Adults

Location: 9825 rue Verville, Montréal, Québec, H3L 3E1
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (plus paid staff meetings THURSDAYS 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
Start Date: September 2nd 2025
Apply by: July 18 2025

About the Role:

Are you passionate about inclusive education, mental health, and supporting employment access for neurodivergent adults? We’re looking for a Pre-Vocational Educator to join our team!

This role involves supporting young adults (21+) with physical and/or intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and mental health challenges in building the skills, confidence, and experiences needed for future employment. You’ll teach pre-vocational skills, facilitate on-site job placements, and help clients navigate the world of work through a strengths-based, inclusive lens.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Teach and support employment-related skills tailored to each client’s interests, strengths, and needs.
  • Accompany and assist clients at internship or job sites as needed.
  • Promote and model self-advocacy, including communication around workplace accommodations.
  • Create engaging pre-vocational curriculum focused on both adapting to work environments and advocating for inclusive adaptations.
  • Offer clients meaningful opportunities for skill-building, recreation, emotional regulation, and personal development.
  • Collaborate with employers and organizations to promote workplace inclusion and mental health awareness.
  • Foster independence, confidence, and well-being in a supportive environment.

Requirements:

  • Experience working with individuals with intellectual, physical, or developmental disabilities.
  • Experience supporting individuals with mental health challenges (e.g. anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build respectful, supportive relationships.
  • Proficient in English (spoken and written); French is an asset.
  • Comfortable accompanying clients to workplaces off-site.
  • Creative, adaptable, and committed to equity and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Paid time off

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • No weekends

Application question(s):

  • Do you have experience supervising a stage placement?
  • Do you have experience teaching job related skills ?
  • Do you have experience working with neurodivergent adults (autism, intellectual disability ect. .)?

Education:

  • DCS / DEC (required)

Language:

  • French (required)

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Neurodivergent Alternative Adult Ed Program at Centre of Dreams & Hopes

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Personal Support Worker (PSW)

Location: 9825 rue Verville, Montréal, Québec, H3L 3E1
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM (plus paid staff meetings Thursdays 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
Start Date: September 2,2025
Apply by: July 18, 2025

Position Summary:

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Personal Support Worker (PSW) to join our team in an alternative education setting that serves neurodivergent adults (21+ years). The PSW will play a key role in supporting participants in their daily routines, promoting independence, fostering social-emotional well-being, and ensuring a safe, respectful, and engaging learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide one-on-one and group support to neurodivergent adults during program hours.
Support participants with personal care needs, including assistance with toileting, hygiene, and other daily living activities, while maintaining dignity, privacy, and respect at all times.
Support participants in developing life skills, social skills, and emotional regulation strategies.
Collaborate with educators and program facilitators to implement individualized plans and accommodations.
Promote inclusion, dignity, and autonomy in all interactions and activities.
Respond to behavioral, emotional, or sensory needs using a neuro-affirming
Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
Qualifications:

Minimum 1 year of experience working with neurodivergent individuals (e.g., autism, ADHD, intellectual disabilities, etc.).
Speaks English and French
Strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and non-judgmental communication skills.
Ability to remain calm, flexible, and supportive in a dynamic learning environment.
First Aid & CPR certification (or willingness to obtain).
A valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Secondary School (required)
Experience:

Special education: 1 year (required)
Language:

English (required)

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McGill Legal Information Clinic Information Session

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Curious about your legal rights? Need guidance with housing, work, or immigration issues? Join us for a free virtual info session in partnership with the Legal Information Clinic at McGill! You’ll learn about the free, bilingual services they offer and how they can support you with legal information on topics like: Housing & landlord issues […]

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Daycare Educator at CSU Daycare & Nursery

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Community Led Research Consultant – Colombia

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Position Title: Community Led Research Consultant – Culture Diversity and Inclusion Working Group

Position Type: Temporary, Occasional, Remote (Anywhere in Canada)

Duration: 8 hrs per month

Pay: Honorarium 

Number of Positions Available: 1

Applicants must represent the lived experiences and have close community ties within Colombia. Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.

Description

Under the auspices of DEEN Support Services, Race and Disability Canada (RDC) conducts research and provide education and training to help understand the lived realities of Indigenous, Black and Racialized people with Disabilities in Canada with a view to affecting positive change in service provision and policy directives across the country.

The Culture Disability and Inclusion Project (CDI) is an ambitious research project undertaken by RDC, L’Arche Canada, and Humanity and Inclusion Canada to conduct research in Canada and 10 countries, reflecting the cultural diversity of Indigenous, Black and racialized people with disabilities living in Canada, to better understand how disability is understood and approached in different cultural contexts. The CDI Working group has been established to co-develop and consult on research to better understand the cultural context of disability in 10 global locations and the intersectional challenges and barriers faced by Indigenous, Black and racialized people with disabilities.

RDC is currently recruiting for Community Led Research Consultants with close community ties and lived experience within the Colombian diaspora community in Canada to join the CDI Working Group and collaboratively contribute to the development and delivery of the research project.

Skills and Expertise

Experience and strong cultural ties with your representative diaspora community in Canada

  • Experience with community engagement, facilitation and outreach within your cultural community 

  • Language Requirements:

    • Must be proficient in English 

    • Proficiency in French an asset

    • Fluency in one or more languages spoken in your home/representative country

  • lived experience of disability or demonstrated experience working towards disability justice in your respective cultural communities

  • Ability to work collaboratively with others 

  • Interest in Disability rights and justice

  • Knowledge of community based research methodologies

  • Strong public speaking, group facilitation and community engagement skill

  • Strong organizational skills and proficiency using google suite applications such as Gmail, google docs, slides etc.

  • Ability to attend and participate in working group meetings virtually 

  • Access to personal computer, wifi and zoom (accommodations can be provided if needed)

  • Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and needs during the project.

Roles & Responsibilities

The members are expected to:

  • Attend all working group meetings twice a month from 6:00pm – 9:00pm EST beginning on March 5, 2025 per the meeting schedule listed below

  • Commit to a minimum of 8 hours per month to the CDI Project:

    • 3 hour meetings, twice a month 

    • 2 hours to work on project activities outside of working meetings

  • Actively participate in working group discussions and research activities

  • Contribute lived expertise, cultural and contextual knowledge, and understanding of disability and disability justice in your community to improve and advance the project’s research goals

  • Contribute to the development of, and/or co-facilitate trainings and workshops

  • Support community outreach and engagement activities within your respective communities and networks

  • Inform the development and implementation of the CDI research project by providing feedback and consultation on needs, barriers, strategies, cultural context, etc.

  • Contribute to data collection and analysis

Remuneration

Quarterly honorarium provided based on attendance at working group meetings, as remuneration for their participation, time, and knowledge shared.

How to Apply

NOTE: Applicants must represent the lived experiences and have close community ties within Colombia. The successful applicant must also be eligible to work in Canada.

Pease submit a resume and letter of Interest outlining lived and learned experiences of disability within your cultural community. Please send these as ONE attachment to info@racedisability.ca with the subject line “[Your Name], Community Based Research Consultant.”

Deadline to apply: Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom.

For more details, click here

May 2025 Newsletter

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Intervenant en prévention de la violence

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Les centres communautaires de Notre-Dame-de-Grâce offrent un camp de jour aux enfants et aux adolescents de la communauté. La plupart de ceux-ci sont issus des secteurs prioritaires de NDG. Depuis plusieurs années, les équipes des camps de jour soulignent combien l’enjeu de la violence est de plus en plus présent. L’intervenant divisera son emploi du temps entre 4 centres communautaires du quartier. Il importe de noter que le quartier NDG compte une proportion importante de nouveaux arrivants et de communautés culturelles diversifiées. Cette richesse multiculturelle implique une sensibilité dans l’approche auprès des participants.

 

DESCRIPTION DU POSTE

  • Développer et animer des ateliers de gestion des émotions pour les enfants campeurs ;
  • Développer et animer des formations pour les équipes des camps de jour en matière de prévention et d’intervention face à violence ;
  • Établir des liens significatifs avec les enfants ;
  • Intervenir directement auprès d’enfants dont les comportements sont problématiques ;
  • Animer des séances de compte rendu après les journées de camp avec les équipes des centres ;
  • Développer et implanter des outils de prévention et d’intervention (ex: codes de conduites) ;
  • Assurer une cohérence des interventions entourant l’enfant en créant des liens avec les acteurs clés qui le soutiennent (équipes des camps, intervenants du CIUSSS) ;
  • Siéger aux rencontres de camps bi-mensuelles, animées par la Ville et le CIUSSS ;
  • Faciliter l’accès aux ressources de la communauté qui seraient bénéfiques pour l’enfant et sa famille.

QUALIFICATIONS ET COMPÉTENCES RECHERCHÉES

  • Formation d’études collégiales ou universitaires en psychoéducation, éducation spécialisée ou travail social ;
  • Expérience professionnelle dans les camps de jour ;
  • Expérience en intervention psychosociale ;
  • Toutes combinaisons d’études et d’expérience pertinente pour le poste pourraient être considérées ;
  • Bilinguisme écrit et oral, une troisième langue sera considérée comme un atout ;
  • Aisance dans la communication orale devant un groupe et la transmission des connaissances ;
  • Savoir créer un climat de confiance: patience, sens de l’empathie, écoute et communication actives ;
  • Sensibilité à l’intervention en contexte multiculturel et adaptabilité aux différents contextes d’intervention;
  • Savoir composer avec des comportements difficiles et être en mesure de gérer plusieurs crises en même temps.

CONDITIONS DE TRAVAIL

  • Contrat de 12 semaines
  • Entrée en fonction: début juin 2025
  • 35 heures par semaine, du lundi au vendredi
  • Salaire: taux horaire entre 25$ et 27$/heure selon expérience

Pour proposer votre candidature, envoyez votre curriculum vitae accompagnée d’une lettre de motivation à l’adresse suivante au plus tard le vendredi 9 mai: concertationjeunesse@ndg.ca

Marketing Coordinator

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The Montreal Holocaust Museum educates people of all ages and backgrounds about the Holocaust, while sensitising the public to the universal perils of antisemitism, racism, hate and indifference. Through its Museum, its commemorative programs and educational initiatives, the Museum promotes respect for diversity and the sanctity of human life.
Under the supervision of the Head of Communications, the Marketing Coordinator will help increase the Museum’s visibility in the lead-up to its major relocation and expansion project to downtown Montreal.
They will assist in the promotion and marketing of the Museum and its activities (exhibits, school programs, public events, fundraising campaigns, etc.) through digital and traditional methods. They will also be responsible for managing the Museum’s website, social media, and other marketing efforts. They will be involved in the Museum’s rebranding and will spearhead the creation of its new website alongside an external firm.

Responsibilities:
• Participate in the promotion of Museum events, school programs, virtual exhibits, and fundraising initiatives
• Write texts for the Museum’s website, social media, and other promotional endeavors
• Perform regular website updates and liaise with the external website host
• Spearhead the creation of the Museum’s new website
• Manage a digital marketing contract with an external supplier
• Maintain contact and mailing lists up to date
• Create email campaigns and newsletters
• Conduct regular evaluations of Museum’s digital performance
• Coordinate the social media calendar and participate in the development of communications strategies
• Secure relevant advertising
• Participate in the Museum’s rebranding
• Support online and in-person programs (notably live-streaming on Zoom)
• Perform other related tasks
Qualifications:
• Strong interest in the history of the Holocaust, human rights, and current affairs
• University degree (Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or another relevant field)
• Bilingual (ability to speak and write in French and English)
• Office Suite, editing software an asset
• Experience with social media platforms, SEO and SEM digital communications strategies, website management (WordPress), and mass email platforms (Mailchimp)
• Familiarity with advertising opportunities in Montreal, Quebec, and Canada
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and define priorities efficiently
• A strong sense of team spirit as well as adaptability and capacity to work autonomously
• Knowledge of the Jewish community an asset
• 5 years of relevant experience

Job Details:
• Permanent position
• Position located at 5151 Côte Sainte-Catherine Road (Côte Sainte-Catherine metro station)
• Possibility of remote work 2 days a week
• Salary range $52,000-62,000, commensurate with experience
Competitive benefits (effective after a 3-month probation period):
• 13 paid public holidays per year
• 20 days of annual vacation after one year of employment
• Paid leave associated with Jewish holidays
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Parental and family leave (e.g.: marriage, birth, civil union or death of a close relative)
• Group insurance
• Defined contribution pension plan (employer contribution of 5%)

To Apply:
Please send your resume and cover letter to info@museeholocauste.ca with the subject line
“Marketing Coordinator” no later than May 9, 2025.

The Montreal Holocaust Museum seeks to create a work environment that is inclusive and open to people of all backgrounds. The lessons of the Holocaust demand that we play an active role in building a world that is more tolerant, open-minded, and respectful of diversity – starting with our own organisation. With this legacy in mind, we encourage people of all backgrounds, views, and capabilities to join our team. We thank you for your interest.