Technical program manager Jobs in Kitchener, ON

Compensation Band: 4Compensation Range: $67,086 to $83,857 per year

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 Technical Education Specialist for CWBWF is responsible for support of the activities of the CWB Welding Foundation, as an operational lead for all current Foundation program offerings, working collaboratively with the internal and external stakeholder community to ensure that programs are of high quality, relevant and impactful. This position will support the Program Manager in the development and implementation of new and innovative program offerings and supports management in the program and impact reporting of the program portfolio, has oversight and accountability for scheduling, logistics, inventory and supply management and risk management. This position is a key liaison with the Foundation’s network of external partners, in particular the educational community of technology and welding/skilled trades teachers and their administration in secondary and post-secondary schools across Canada, students interested in and pursuing welding and related skills development and training, members of the CWB Association and its clients, and internal partners within CWB Education, the CWB Association, CWB Certification, and other areas of the CWB Group with a vested interest in quality welding education and the development of Canada’s welding industry.

This includes:

• Provides technical expert consultation and liaison with other CWB and industry expertise in the provision of facilities and program planning, equipment and supplies, health and safety, and curriculum development
• Onsite and remote program planning, delivery, and supervision – of student orientation and awareness building programs and events, camps, educator training, and others as determined in cooperation with business and stakeholder partners
• Relationship development, management, and stewardship with external and internal partners to ensure program success
• Program development and delivery –supports the development and delivery of educational programs and project-based learning related to the various careers both traditional and emerging that are related to welding, including skilled trades, STEM based subject areas, engineering, and robotics
• Supports annual and long-term welding education program development, management, and plans
• Other Duties as assigned

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:

• Minimum Community College/Polytechnic Diploma or Degree, with a preference for post-secondary studies in education, business, and/or welding related trades and technology
• Recognized Welder/Fitter and/or Welding Technologist diploma
• Welding education, teaching experience in the secondary and or post-secondary education sector.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Project Management experience
• Work experience in industry in a welding or welding related position(s)
• Teaching experience
• Program and/or project management experience
• Possess practical welding skills and knowledge in order to communicate to students, educators and industry
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Attention to detail and high accuracy of work
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, work within scheduled timeframes and set priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and contribute to overall team goals and objectives