Remote Technical Education Specialist

Cwb Group Inc; Victoria; Remote; CAD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first model

Travel across Canada (25%)

Job summary

CWB Group is seeking a Technical Education Specialist for the CWB Welding Foundation to lead and support welding education programs across Canada. You will collaborate with schools, educators, and industry partners to ensure high-quality offerings and measurable impact.

The role involves developing new programs, coordinating logistics, and reporting on program outcomes while maintaining safety and curriculum quality. This remote-friendly position includes travel across Canada as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Community College/Polytechnic Diploma or Degree, preference for post-secondary studies in education, business, and/or welding related trades.
• Recognized Welder/Fitter and/or Welding Technologist diploma.
• Welding education or teaching experience in secondary or post-secondary education.

Responsibilities

• Provides technical expert consultation and liaison with other CWB and industry expertise in facilities, equipment, health and safety, and curriculum development.
• Onsite and remote program planning, delivery, and supervision of student orientation, camps, educator training, and other events.
• Relationship development with external and internal partners to ensure program success.
• Supports development and delivery of welding-related education programs and project-based learning.
• Oversees annual and long-term program development, management, and plans.

Skills

Project Management

Teaching experience

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Welding knowledge

Education

Community College/Polytechnic Diploma

Welding-related education

Post-secondary studies in education or business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your expertise shapes our business

At the CWB Group, we find fulfillment and inspiration knowing that we are performing meaningful and purposeful work. Every day is a new adventure with opportunities to learn from industry leaders and, most importantly, from each other. When you join the CWB Group, you become part of a diverse and inclusive, tight-knit team passionate about making a global impact.

The CWB Welding Foundation, founded in 2014 is a national not‑for‑profit charitable organization affiliated with the CWB Group. The Foundation builds partnerships between industry, education and government that enable Canadians to build great careers in the welding industry, through encouraging awareness, training, and the promotion of best practices through a quality educational experience, impartial advocacy and greater accessibility for all those interested in exploring future opportunities in skilled trades and a welding‑related career.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.

Work with us and achieve your career goals

For almost 75 years, our employees have been the backbone of our business, driving our success and extraordinary reputation. We challenge our employees to take charge of their careers and provide growth opportunities, tools and resources to reach their goals.

What to expect:

The Technical Education Specialist for CWBWF is responsible for support of the activities of the CWB Welding Foundation, as an operational lead for all current Foundation program offerings, working collaboratively with the internal and external stakeholder community to ensure that programs are of high quality, relevant and impactful. This position will support the Program Manager in the development and implementation of new and innovative program offerings and supports management in the program and impact reporting of the program portfolio, has oversight and accountability for scheduling, logistics, inventory and supply management and risk management. This position is a key liaison with the Foundation’s network of external partners, in particular the educational community of technology and welding/skilled trades teachers and their administration in secondary and post‑secondary schools across Canada, students interested in and pursuing welding and related skills development and training, members of the CWB Association and its clients, and internal partners within CWB Education, the CWB Association, CWB Certification, and other areas of the CWB Group with a vested interest in quality welding education and the development of Canada’s welding industry.

This includes:

• Provides technical expert consultation and liaison with other CWB and industry expertise in the provision of facilities and program planning, equipment and supplies, health and safety, and curriculum development
• Onsite and remote program planning, delivery, and supervision – of student orientation and awareness building programs and events, camps, educator training, and others as determined in cooperation with business and stakeholder partners
• Relationship development, management, and stewardship with external and internal partners to ensure program success
• Program development and delivery –supports the development and delivery of educational programs and project‑based learning related to the various careers both traditional and emerging that are related to welding, including skilled trades, STEM based subject areas, engineering, and robotics
• Supports annual and long‑term welding education program development, management, and plans
• Other Duties as assigned

In this position, you will report to the Program Manager and will work out of their home office, travel will be required from time to time. CWB has adopted a remote‑first working model, where employees will work from their home office, servicing the client within their specified areas either remotely or in person. We are embracing radical flexibility, where employees are encouraged to work a schedule that works best for them, their team, and their clients.

What you bring to the table:

• Minimum Community College/Polytechnic Diploma or Degree, with a preference for post‑secondary studies in education, business, and/or welding related trades and technology
• Recognized Welder/Fitter and/or Welding Technologist diploma
• Welding education, teaching experience in the secondary and or post‑secondary education sector.
• 2-4 years of relevant experience
• Project Management experience
• Work experience in industry in a welding or welding related position(s)
• Teaching experience
• Program and/or project management experience
• Possess practical welding skills and knowledge in order to communicate to students, educators and industry
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Attention to detail and high accuracy of work
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, work within scheduled timeframes and set priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• Ability to work independently, with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work and contribute to overall team goals and objectives

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a remote, work from home position
• This position requires 25% of travel. Ability and commitment to travel across Canada is a significant requirement of this role. Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• This is a remote, work from home position
• This position requires 25% of travel. Ability and commitment to travel across Canada is a significant requirement of this role. Valid Driver’s License and access to a vehicle

The following qualifications are considered assets:

• CWB Qualified Welder and/or CWB Certified Visual Inspector is a highly desirable
• Bilingualism in English and French

Accommodation:

The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us when applying and we will work with you to meet your needs. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.