CWBWF Summer Student, Education Program Coordinator

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Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other.

When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

The CWB Welding Foundation, founded in 2014 is a national not-for-profit charitable organization affiliated with the CWB Group.

The Foundation builds partnerships between industry, education and government that enable Canadians to build great careers in the welding industry, through encouraging awareness, training, and the promotion of best practices through a quality educational experience, impartial advocacy and greater accessibility for all those interested in exploring future opportunities in skilled trades and a welding-related career.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For almost 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation.

We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect :

The summer student will be working in the capacity of Education Program Coordinator with CWB Welding Foundation and supports the Program Manager for all related program needs, including but not limited to, CWB Welding Foundation programs.

Projects will include development and implementation of programs that increase the awareness and education of welding to encourage more individuals to explore careers in welding and other skilled trades.

Program focus on reducing barriers to participation to all, in particular under-represented groups such as women, Indigenous people, racialized, persons with disabilities, LGTBQ+ communities and others.

This position will primarily work from your home office, with travel to events and conferences at host organizations. This position may be required to work evenings and / or weekends to support community engagement and events as required.

This includes : Program Planning

Program Planning

• Coordinates and disseminates all internal and external materials related to program planning to host organization
• Liaises with host organization as required to collect all signed documentation prior to commencement of program.
• Liaises with other CWBWF staff to support planning of programs.
• Responds to program inquiries received.
• Assists with program marketing and promotion activities.
• Research events and activities in defined region to identify possible opportunities to deliver CWBWF programs and make recommendations to Program Manager.
• Entry of program data in a variety of databases using CRM and Microsoft Office suite. Ensures that all data is up to date and accurate for each program.

Program Delivery

• Acts as CWBWF representative contact during program delivery and events.
• Liaises with member(s) of host organization to coordinate arrangements for programs at each location.
• Oversees program delivery at each program location, supporting host organizations, as needed.
• Coordinates and disseminates all internal and external materials related to program delivery.
• Prepares program packages (i.e swag) required for each program and prepares package for shipping to identified host organization in a timely manner.
• Coordinates activities to support delivery of camps and programs.
• Photographs camp activities for promotion purposes. Work with Communications Officer to ensure photos are provided when required.
• Acts as liaison between host organization and CWBWF staff during program delivery

Program Evaluation and Reporting

• Compiles program statistics based upon program evaluations and reports to Program Manager and makes recommendations for quality improvement.
• Completes program / event reports for Program Manager upon completion of program or event. Debriefs CWBWF team as required on programs and events.
• Completes travel expenditures and submits to Program Manager for approval in a timely manner.
• Regularly maintains database of program information (i.e., participants, locations, etc.)

In this position, you will report to the Program Manager and will work out of their home office, travel will be required from time to time.

CWB has adopted a remote-first working model, where employees will work from their home office, servicing the client within their specified areas either remotely or in person.

We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients.

What you bring to the table :

• Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Post -Secondary Education in welding, welding technology or a related field
• Customer service experience
• Strong organizational and time management
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, multi-task and meet deadlines
• Not-for-profit, customer service, business administration to include not-for- profit, accounting, advancement services, digital and database
• Proficient at using Microsoft Office / Teams, including Outlook, Word, Excel
• Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is
• Attention to detail and high accuracy of work
• Travel is required
• Ability to work evenings and / or weekends

The following qualifications are considered assets :

• 1 year customer service experience, plus project management experience or knowledge
• Bilingualism in English and French
• Project management experience or related courses
• Experience in database management systems
• Knowledge of skilled trades, including apprenticeship

Accommodation :

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals;

however, only those under consideration will be contacted. Apply today!

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