Program Coordinator - Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Progressive Real Estate Solutions; Old Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Program Coordinator - Progressive Aboriginal Relations

Company Name: Canadian Council of Aboriginal Business (CCAB)

CCAB is a national non-profit charitable organization founded in 1984, committed to the full-time participation of Indigenous peoples in the Canadian economy. CCAB offers knowledge resources and programs to both corporate Canada and Indigenous-owned member companies to foster relationships and economic opportunities in Canada.

This position provides a key steppingstone for Indigenous employees to improve their professional, organizational, and communication skills, gaining exposure to the wider Indigenous business community.

Key Responsibilities:

The primary role of the Program Coordinator is to support the Program Director of PAR and is administrative-heavy. Responsibilities include coordinating the day-to-day administrative aspects of the PAR program, assisting with the growth of the PAR Program, and serving as a contact for PAR.

Administrative: Intake Process

• Process all new applications for CCAB programming
• Schedule training sessions for the Director to train companies joining the PAR Program
• Support in preparing reporting documents for quarterly reporting and committee meetings
• Monitor all file systems and databases related to programming
• Prepare letters, documents, or data reports relevant to programming
• Schedule training and travel for companies requesting in-person sessions
• Coordinate in-person meetings and events related to PAR
• Send welcome letters, logo toolkit, logos, and online tool password to PAR companies upon participation confirmation
• Handle all PAR-related questions for an overview of the PAR program

Administrative: Monitor & Track

• Update all records in the MPOWER CRM and monitor tracking for reporting
• Collect and maintain records on program clients for statistical purposes
• Create and track invitation lists and event attendance
• Request BIO and photos of speakers and draft event postings
• Complete PAR research

Marketing & Event Planning:

• Schedule and post marketing for programming and events quarterly
• Provide messaging for outreach efforts in PAR
• Provide administrative support for planning nationwide events with all departments

Skills & Work Experience:

• Post-secondary diploma in business or 2 years of relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• Analytical, operational, and computer skills
• Highly motivated team player with positive interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint
• Previous knowledge or experience with content management and sales management systems
• Minimum two years of administrative experience
• French language an asset

This is a 1-year contract, Full-time position with hours from 9 am – 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Hybrid position within Toronto & the surrounding area.

Qualified candidates are asked to submit a cover letter with a resume, outlining experience and suitability for the position to [e-mail].

We require applications from qualified First Nations, Inuit, and Métis people at this time.

Please note: You must be registered, or be eligible to register with Miziwe Biik Aboriginal Employment and Training to be considered for this opportunity.