Come work at PARO Centre for Women’s Enterprise (PARO), the largest Women’s Enterprise Centre, serving both Ontario and Canada. Known for its success in not only helping women to start businesses, but also to grow their businesses in a way that is both scalable and sustainable, PARO’s work culture is one where innovation is encouraged, and talent, teamwork and growth are celebrated.

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do we. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds, not just because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes our organization stronger. If you have passion, vision, and a drive to try to make a positive impact on women’s lives, you will find a home at PARO.

Overview:

Reporting to Head Office as a key member of the Business Counsellor team, the Circle Coordinator collaborates with colleagues, management, and community partners to deliver comprehensive business development services. Responsibilities include providing one-on-one counseling, assisting with business plan development, and connecting women entrepreneurs—particularly those from vulnerable populations—to essential wraparound supports. As a priority activity, the Circle Coordinator will provide training and support for development of Prosper Circles; provide ongoing guidance and advisory assistance to women who are in existing Circles; support Circle members to complete Loan applications, and ensure Circles know how to coordinate/process/approve peer Circle member applications and loan/grant applications as per the Circle Loan Approval Process.

Qualifications and Skills:

With Post Secondary Education in Business Administration, Accounting and/or Education, or a related field, you have proven experience with business planning and operations, group training and facilitation, coaching/counseling, mentoring and related business experience. Knowledge of women’s issues, microfinance and community economic development, and experience as an entrepreneur, or as a senior staff member of a business are definite assets. You are a team player, positive and self-motivated. Written and verbal fluency in French is a significant asset

POSITION REQUIRES:

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills; written and oral communication skills; excellent analytical skills; and an ability to accommodate competing demands and meet deadlines.
• French/English bilingualism preferred. Other languages as asset.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Deadline for Application:

Please send applications to