Specialist Program Development

Mitacs; Remote; CAD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit research organization in Canada is seeking a qualified professional for a program-oriented role. Responsibilities include designing impactful programs and enhancing process effectiveness. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience, strong interpersonal skills, and be bilingual in French and English. This position offers a salary of up to $62,605 and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career advancement opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a program-oriented role.
• Experience in customer service and service quality metrics.
• Bilingualism in French and English.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to design and refine impactful programs and skills partnership offerings.
• Support process improvements to enhance program effectiveness.
• Facilitate reporting to measure achievement of key objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Collaborative work

Education

University degree (graduate degree preferred)

Job description

Employer Industry: Non‑Profit Research and Innovation

Why consider this job opportunity

• Salary up to $62,605
• Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Chance to make a positive impact on program and skills partnership offerings
• Engaging work culture that values innovative thinking and continuous improvement
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities)

• Collaborate to design and refine impactful programs and skills partnership offerings with clear documentation and guidelines
• Support process improvements to streamline procedures and enhance program effectiveness
• Facilitate reporting functions to measure achievement of key objectives and enable continuous improvement
• Represent Program Development on cross‑departmental workgroups as necessary
• Employ change management principles to facilitate program design changes that enhance participant experiences

What is Required (Qualifications)

• Minimum two (2) years' experience in a program-oriented role
• Experience in customer service and familiarity with service quality metrics
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication abilities
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across diverse stakeholders
• A university degree (graduate degree preferred) and bilingualism in French and English

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications)

• Work experience within the innovation sector and familiarity with academic and government organizations
• Knowledge of the Canadian government's public policy goals in innovation and talent development
• Understanding of equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization principles
• Familiarity with program design and management principles and practices

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