Program Coordinator

UNB Geodesy & Geomatics Engineering; Fredericton; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university organization in Fredericton is seeking a Community and Social Services Coordinator. This full-time role involves overseeing the Crabtree Digital Student Ambassador Program and requires a bachelor's degree in a related field, along with 1-2 years of experience in project coordination. The position offers a salary range of $46,251 - $57,812 per year and supports a hybrid work approach for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work

Pension plan

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Aid

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of prior experience in a similar position involving project coordination.
• Experience in an innovation or industry-focused environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Crabtree Digital Student Ambassador Program across NB rural communities.
• Develop recruitment marketing materials and actively recruit students.
• Prepare onboarding training modules for Ambassadors.

Skills

Project coordination

Community engagement

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Technical skills with office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, or Innovation

Job description

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The Opportunity

Fredericton, NB
Community and Social Services
Entry Level
Full-time
$46,251 - $57,812 / year
Competition Number: #147-25.26

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Work
• Pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Aid
• Wellness Programs

Closing Date: February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM

The McKenna Institute

The McKenna Institute is a connector and catalyst across business, academia and government to foster a globally competitive digital economy and progressive digital society. Its mandate is to accelerate talent and ideas to enable every New Brunswick community to thrive in a digital economy.

The Crabtree Community Digital Ambassador program is designed to connect UNB students with their local communities, empowering them to improve and deliver digital literacy and digital skills training to businesses, stakeholders, and citizens to drive economic growth and development.

What We Offer

Full-time | 1-year term | Fredericton | Hybrid

UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes work-from-home options.

Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week

Salary Range: $46,251 - $57,812 per annum

YOUR FOCUS

• Coordinate the Crabtree Digital Student Ambassador Program across NB rural communities.
• Develop recruitment marketing materials.
• Actively recruit students and provide information sessions.
• Prepare onboarding training modules for Ambassadors.
• Prepare workplan templates - with outreach approach.
• Support digital ambassadors with logistics, delivering training sessions to businesses, community centers, and organizations.
• Coordinate and assist students with organizing workshops and training sessions on topics such as basic computer skills, cybersecurity, digital transformation for SMEs, and online learning tools.
• Track program outcomes, gather feedback, and prepare reports on program impact.
• Coordinate outreach to Communities to promote the program.
• Assess the capacity and needs for each Community.
• Connect students with Community Partners (RSC, Economic Development agencies, Chambers).

What You Bring

• A bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. Business, management, Marketing, Innovation).
• 1-2 years prior experience in a similar position involving project coordination of program delivery, ideally within an innovation, or industry-focused environment.

Additional Strengths

• Exceptional organization and project management skills - ability to prioritize tasks while completing documentation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills - with attention to detail ensuring accuracy in reports, compliance and logistics
• Experience with community engagement and project coordination.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with office software and basic project management tools.
• Must have ability to travel. Occasional travel required.