Program Coordinator, Goodman School of Mines

Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 53,175 - 60,972; Full time

Job summary

Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne is seeking a Program Coordinator for the Goodman School of Mines. This full-time temporary position involves developing program materials, coordinating events, and ensuring stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have an honors degree in a science or engineering discipline and three to five years of relevant experience.

Excellent communication skills in both French and English are essential. Responsibilities include managing program logistics, conducting research, and supporting outreach initiatives. Applications can be submitted via the university's careers portal.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in program coordination.
• Experience in event planning and management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine program materials and curriculum.
• Coordinate outreach materials and educational programming.
• Support GSM participation in conferences and community events.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Ability to manage multiple projects

Fluency in French and English

Education

Honors undergraduate degree in science or engineering

Job description

Program Coordinator, Goodman School of Mines

Position No.: JOBPOST-2026-001313

Salary: $38.60 - $44.26 per hour

Competition ends: Thursday, July 2nd at 4:00 pm

Full-Time Temporary Appointment until June 22, 2028THIS POSITION IS DESIGNATED AS ONE THAT MAY REQUIRE A DIFFERENT WORK WEEK AND/OR HOURS OF WORK.

Responsibilities

Vacancy Status: Existing position

Reporting to the Business Officer, the Program Coordinator will collaborate with the Goodman School of Mines staff and University stakeholders to develop and refine GSM led program materials and curriculum and coordinate events and related activities. Additionally, the incumbent will ensure the secure handling of confidential documentation and provide critical support in the preparation of strategic business plans.

1. Program Development & Coordination

• Supports the development and delivery of Goodman School of Mines (GSM) led programming, including the Mineral Resource Industry Leadership Certificate (MRILC), MineOpportunity Games, Electrifying the Future, third-party programming, and new program development.
• Coordinates end-to-end delivery of GSM initiatives; project logistics, scheduling, and stakeholder engagement across internal faculty and external mining industry and community partners.
• Coordinates outreach materials, activities, and educational programming related to the institutional minerals and mining strategy.
• Develops and reviews content provided to the Promotions Coordinator to create marketing material forms and promotional material for workshops, co-curricular activities, and executive courses in both print and digital formats.
• Maintains program records, databases, tracking documents, and activity reports.
• Coordinates the Goodman Gold Challenge, including communication with students, sponsors, judges, and chief executive officers.

2. Research & Process

• Researches and compiles data and information relevant to the GSM and the institutional minerals and mining strategy.
• Assists with the development and maintenance of a contact database for use by the GSM.
• Assists in the preparation of research or grant applications and contract documents while ensuring the secure handling of confidential materials.

3. Outreach and Engagement

• Supports GSM participation in conferences, trade shows, school visits, career fairs, and community engagement events.
• Collaborates with the GSM Promotions Coordinator and institutional communication and marketing teams to support the branding, advertising, and marketing of GSM programs, websites, newsletters, initiatives, events, and activities.
• Coordinates communications with staff, faculty, students, program participants, sponsors, vendors, and external collaborators.
• Coordinates outreach materials, activities, and educational programming for elementary and high school students and teachers, as well as for other post-secondary students interested in transfers.
• Assists with other institutional student engagement initiatives and experiential learning activities.

Performs other duties within the professional scope and skill level of the position, in full compliance with applicable legislation, university policies, and collective agreements.

Qualifications

• Honors undergraduate degree (4 years) in a science or engineering based program preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years with related experience, preferable in program coordination and development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving, attention to detail, and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to handle, secure, and analyze large datasets in accordance with privacy and security protocols.
• Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision, take initiative, and collaborate effectively within a team environment.
• Knowledge of the University structure and functions of executive offices , administrative and academic units
• Experience in event planning and management, including design, communications, budgeting and implementation
• Ability to work fluently (verbal and written) in both official languages, French and English, is required.

***We are aware that some applicants are experiencing difficulty using our careers portal. Should you complete an application through our online form and receive an error, please submit your application to [e-mail]***

The official University hours of operation shall be from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, during, and including, the months from September to April, and from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m Monday through Friday during and including May to August., amounting to thirty-three and three-quarter (33.75) hours per week.

At Laurentian University, we recognize that work-life balance is essential for both personal well-being and professional success. Our policy offers employees some flexibility to better balance personal needs while maintaining effective service delivery.

Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions. Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy provides a provision regarding the language requirement for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit.

Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free experience to applicants with accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources for more information ([e-mail]).

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