Summer Position - Learning and Development Coach

Now Hiring for Summer 2025: Summer Term Learning and Development Coach
Location: Melly’s Market + Café | Pay: From $18.00/hour
Hours: 35+ hours/week (Must be available Monday - Saturday)

Are you passionate about inclusion and excited to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they build confidence, learn new skills, and work toward their goals? Join us at Melly’s Market + Café — a registered charity and social enterprise where community, great coffee, and personal growth come together.

Our café is open to the public and serves as a real-world training environment. Program participants rotate between the café, market, kitchen, and development room as part of our hands-on, skill-building program. As a Learning and Development Coach, you’ll play a key role in helping our apprentices thrive in their journey toward greater independence and workplace success.

You’ll love this role if you:

Enjoy teaching, training, or coaching others
Thrive in dynamic environments where no two days are the same
Are a natural communicator and “people person”
Stay calm under pressure and bring a patient, positive attitude
Are passionate about creating inclusive spaces and opportunities
Take initiative, lead by example, and follow through
Bonus points if you have a love for coffee!

This role is especially great for someone building a career in teaching, social work, disability support, or coaching/training.

As a Learning and Development Coach, you will:

Become an expert on our menu and support participants in café tasks like drink-making, customer service, and POS operation
Deliver customized training sessions using our Interactive Workplace Program
Lead hands-on activities based on lesson plans — such as baking, merchandising, cleaning, and health & safety
Provide consistent guidance, encouragement, and positive feedback
Monitor progress and prepare daily reports for the Program Manager
Support participants in developing both workplace and social/emotional skills
Be a champion of inclusion and empowerment at every step of the program

Please note : This role is in partnership with Canada Summer Jobs and applicants must meet the following:

Between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment;
Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
Valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and legally entitled to work in Canada.

Qualifications:

· Experience working in a café or restaurant

· Proficient in use of Microsoft Office products

· A demonstrated history of work experience with team lead, supervisory, training or coaching responsibilities

Assets (Not Required, but Nice to Have):

Experience or education in teaching, adult education, or developmental services
Prior experience supporting individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities
Leadership experience in volunteer or paid roles
Barista experience or coffee knowledge

Additional Requirements:

A valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle as travel is required for this position
Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position.
Background Check: A Police Vulnerable Sector is a requisite for this role.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume along with a cover letter detailing their experience and explaining why they are the ideal candidate for the Learning and Development Coach position at Melly's Workplace.

Melly’s Workplace is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact us at info@mellysworkplace.ca

We embrace diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

To apply, please email your resume and a cover letter to info@mellysworkplace.ca.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Pay: From $18.00/hour