A Connector is a volunteer who shares their experience, industry knowledge, and professional network with a job seeker through one meaningful conversation. The goal is to help Connectees learn about career opportunities in the Yukon and make new connections that can support their career journey.
– Meet one-on-one with a Yukonnect participant (Connectee) to share information about your career path, industry, and experience in the Yukon.
– Answer questions about your profession, workplace culture, and opportunities within your field.
– Provide insight into current labour market trends, skills, and qualifications that are valued by employers.
– Help expand the participant’s professional network by introducing them to up to three relevant contacts or relevant opportunities.
– Encourage participants as they explore career opportunities and build connections in the Yukon.
– Support talent attraction and retention by helping newcomers, graduates, and job seekers become more connected to the community.
– Experience working, volunteering, or participating in the Yukon community, workforce, or business sector.
– Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
– Willingness to share professional knowledge, experiences, and connections.
– Interest in supporting newcomers, graduates, career changers, or job seekers.
– Ability to listen, provide constructive advice, and foster meaningful professional connections.
– Established professional, community, cultural, or volunteer network is an asset but not required.
– Commitment to inclusivity, respect, and positive community engagement.
– One Intake-Meeting of 60 minutes
– One informal meeting with a Connectee : approximately 45 to 60 minutes per participant.
– Participation is flexible and scheduled based on your availability.
– There is no ongoing mentoring commitment or expectation to meet regularly with participants. This is a one-time connection opportunity.
– Increase visibility for your organization and profession.
– Expand your own network through participation in the Yukonnect community.
– Receive recognition as a Yukonnect Connector and community volunteer.
– Demonstrate leadership and community engagement while supporting talent attraction and retention in the Yukon.
Olympe Guichard, Yukon Connector Program Coordinator
