Centre Manager and Education Director International Centre for Co-operative Management

Saint Mary’s University; Halifax; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Vacation

Personal days

Flexible workplace

Holiday closure

Summer hours

Transit pass

Job summary

Saint Mary’s University is seeking a Centre Manager and Education Director for the International Centre for Co-operative Management. Based in Halifax, this 1-year contract role focuses on overseeing operations, partnerships, and education programs with global scope and potential renewal.

The successful candidate will manage budgets, develop new executive education programming, and lead a team across communications, administration, and education coordination.

Qualifications

• Master’s level education completed or equivalent.
• Proven track record in cooperative sector work.
• Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Centre operations and priority areas such as partnerships and education programs.
• Manage Centre budget with support from Operations Administrator.
• Develop and grow education programs and new offerings.
• Coordinate and lead Centre staff, communications, and marketing.
• Build relationships with co-operative sector organizations and CMEC.
• Travel for events and networking as the Centre’s ambassador.

Skills

Team coordination

Relationship building

Networking

Lifelong learner

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Date Posted: August 24th, 2026

Posting Deadline: Open until filled

Department: International Centre for Co-operative Management

Type of Employment: 1 year contract

Salary: $75,000-$110,000 (Annually)

At Saint Mary's University, you will be surrounded by a talented and dedicated team of professionals committed to accessibility, diversity, and the provision of a positive and supportive learning environment. We recognize the importance of the contribution and growth of each individual in the University's success. We are currently looking to fill the position of Centre Manager and Education Director to join our International Centre for Co-operative Management team. This is a newly created position within a dynamic and evolving Centre. The position is structured as a 1 year employment contract with the expectation of renewal.

What we offer

As a team member at Saint Mary's, we are proud to offer many benefits. Some of these include:

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Vacation
• Personal days
• Flexible Workplace
• Holiday closure
• Summer hour schedule
• Employee Transit EPass through Halifax Transit

Job Information and Responsibilities

The Centre Manager and Education Director is responsible for overall Centre operations, including specific priority areas such as co-operative sector partnerships, financial management, education programs recruitment, and new program development. This opportunity is global in scope and a great fit for a co-operative sector professional who is a self-starter, highly motivated, a life-long learner, and adept at building relationships. This position provides exceptional opportunities for knowledge and network development across all co-operative types, sectors, and locations.

The Centre Manager and Education Director is:

• Based in Halifax (Kjipuktuk), Nova Scotia Canada and eligible to work in Canada. If the location or work eligibility poses a challenge, flag your constraints in your application letter.
• Able to work in an office environment and on the move, while traveling nationally and internationally.
• Excited about what ICCM does to mobilize knowledge and improve the management and governance of co-operatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Programs and project management of existing initiatives.
• Managing the Centre's budget with support from the Operations Administrator.
• Instigating and managing program development that grows the Centre and its global profile. For example, new executive education programming.
• Approximately 50% of this role's effort is dedicated to the -to-day work required to support the core education programs (Master's, Diploma, Certificate): program promotion and participant recruitment; program execution support in collaboration with the Program Coordinator (faculty role) and Education Coordinator (staff).
• Overseeing and coordinating the efforts of Centre staff, including staff responsible for communications and marketing, administration, and education coordination.
• Establishing, maintaining, and expanding relationships with the co-operative sector with a focus on organization-level support and participant recruitment across all programs.
• Working effectively with the Co-operative Management Education Co-operative (CMEC), the Saint Mary's University Program Coordinator (an academic holding responsibility for the integrity of the Master's and Diploma programs), and other key contacts within he University.
• Traveling to key events and conferences as the Centre's ambassador and mobilizing other staff and partners to do the same (e.g. speaking, promotion, networking).

Experience and Education Requirements

To be the successful Centre Manager & Education Director, you are:

• A lifelong learner that has completed relevant higher education programs at the Master's level (or equivalent)
• A professional track record that demonstrates their skills as a match with the scope of responsibilities outlined below.
• A confident professional with deep knowledge of this co-operative model and sector.
• A relationship builder and natural collaborator, with an established network within the co-operative sector (including credit unions and mutuals) and interest in growing their network.
• An inspired and flexible team coordinator who encourages agency and self-motivation, using a teamwork approach to leadership (non-hierarchal organizational structure). Note: Some staff work remotely.

At Saint Mary's University, equity and diversity are integral to excellence and enrich our community. As an institution committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and respect, we encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as Black/African Nova Scotians, Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/visible minorities, persons with disabilities and women. If you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].