Program Coordinator

Location: Fredericton - Knowledge Park, CanadaIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.

Program Coordinator

Fredericton, NB- Onsite

Regulatory Compliance Requirements

All applicants must be able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance and meet the eligibility requirements outlined in the Canadian Controlled Goods Registration Program.

Position Summary

We have a current vacancy for a Program Coordinator for the National Digital Excellence Centre (NDEC).

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead the coordination of select education, training, and upskilling programs in support of NDEC objectives.

• Manage site support and administrative requirements for NDEC programs.

• Serve as the main point of contact and work with internal teams and external partners to support the successful delivery of NDEC programs.

• Assist with scheduling, organizing, conducting meetings and events (school visits, roundtable, workshops) as needed.

• Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and purchasing of office supplies or services for programs

• Support the implementation and improvement of program policies, procedures, and best practices.

• Facilitate communication among departments to ensure alignment and efficient workflow.

• Address and resolve operational issues promptly, escalating matters when necessary.

• Where applicable, assist in the delivery of key projects focused on education and training

Minimum Qualifications

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Project Management, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education and/ or experience will be considered.

• At least 2 years’ experience in program coordination, office administration, project support, or a similar role, preferably in an education, technology, research, or engineering environments.

• Experience with project management and/or program administration

• Experience in coordinating meetings, events, or training sessions.

• Familiarity with budget tracking and basic financial processes (e.g., invoice processing, purchasing).

• Proficient with productivity and collaboration tools (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Outlook, Excel, SharePoint).

• Experience with project management software or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is a plus.

If you’re excited about working with Thales, but not meeting the requirements for this position, we encourage you to join our Talent Community!

Special Position Requirements

The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between Total Target Cash (TTC) $65,000-85,000 CAD Annual.

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

We use artificial intelligence–enabled tools as part of our recruitment process to support activities such as candidate discovery, résumé matching, and interview scheduling. These tools may help screen and assess applications and recommend potential matches based on the requirements within the job description. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters. Artificial intelligence does not make hiring decisions on our behalf.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 24 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.

• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.

• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.

• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.

• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

Thales is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. Thales is committed to providing accommodations in all parts of the interview process. Applicants selected for an interview who require accommodation are asked to advise accordingly upon the invitation for an interview. We will work with you to meet your needs. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience.

This position requires direct or indirect access to hardware, software or technical information controlled under the Canadian Export Control List, the Canadian Controlled Goods Program, the Canadian Industrial Security Program, the US International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the US Export Administration Regulations (EAR). All applicants must be eligible or able to obtain authorization for such access including eligibility to the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and able to obtain a Canadian NATO Secret clearance.