Housing jobs in Barrie, ON

Contract: September 28, 2026 - December 23, 2026

Job Summary

The Program Assistant position works to support the Programming team in the delivery of the Community Builders Training Program, typically in a specific area. The position will have a designated focus, but will also provide general support to the Training Program Supervisor, and Construction Training Facilitator to ensure the overall success of the Trainees’ experience.

What does success look like in this role?

• Training Program is delivered efficiently and effectively
• Shop and classroom are clean and well organized
• Facilitators have what they need to get the job done
• Trainees are well supported and are achieving their goals

Company Overview

Community Builders is a leading social enterprise Contractor in Northern and Central Ontario, working hard to solve two of Canada’s biggest issues: the Affordable Housing Crisis and the Skilled Labour Shortage. This dual-purpose organization is making a difference by building homes while also building futures. Community Builders is a thriving construction company offering a wide range of residential and commercial services, including new builds, renovations, apartment turnovers, maintenance and property management services. Its experienced crews focus on building and maintaining affordable housing to high-quality standards. These construction projects fund and support real on-site job training and skills development offered by Community Builder through its 12-week paid Skilled Trades Training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. CB Certified trainees graduate with hands-on construction training, employment readiness skills, safety certifications, tools, and PPE. The program's effectiveness has been proven, with 89% of our trainees securing good, life-changing jobs after graduation. Community Builders has achieved recognition as a member of the Fair Chances Coalition and Buy Social Canada.

We are in several communities, including Barrie, Bracebridge, Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.

Why work with CB?

• Get more impact from your work by contributing to our mission
• Organizational commitment to work-life balance
• 4-Day Work Weeks!

Responsibilities

Training Program Delivery

• Support the Construction Training Coordinator and Training Program Supervisor in delivering construction and soft skills training and theory; Act as a second set of eyes in the shop to ensure accuracy and safety; Lead specific components of training where asked; Assist trainees who are struggling with a particular skill; Provides case management support, where asked
• Maintain Shop, Tools, and Materials; Assist the Construction Training Facilitator in maintaining a tidy shop, manage tools, and material inventory; Assist with set up and take down of projects and learning environments as needed
• Support Trainees on site learning experience; Works with Trainees in the field, when they are not in the classroom; Support individual trainees that are struggling with particular skills; Support trainers in re-teaching skills, as requested
• Transports trainees as needed

People + Relationship Management

• Assist with alumni events and supports; Maintain Alumni data and reporting requirements; Maintain communication with Alumni and provide resources as available

Qualifications

• Experience working with individuals with a variety of different lived experiences and those with barriers to employment
• Knowledge of teaching best practices and adult learning styles
• 2 years experience in construction at a Lead Hand level or above
• Valid Class G Drivers’ License

Working Conditions

• Work in all weather conditions indoors and outdoors
• Daily routine will often vary
• Some computer work may be required
• Lifting and moving heavy materials and equipment over 50lbs may be required
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Must have steel toed shoes, hard hat and a smart phone

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person