Trades Program Coordinator

NewfoundHands; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NewfoundHands in St. John’s, NL seeks a Trades Program Coordinator to plan and deliver the Skilled Trades Accelerator Program, preparing newcomers for entry-level skilled trades employment and apprenticeship entry.

The role coordinates classrooms, training activities, safety certifications, participant supports, employer relations and reporting to funders, with 40 hours/week under a 12-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, such as program coordination, employment services, settlement services or training delivery.
• Knowledge of newcomer experiences, immigration and barriers to labour market participation.
• Familiarity with the skilled trades, construction workplaces or the provincial apprenticeship system is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to manage work plans, schedules and reporting deadlines.
• Ability to build relationships with employers, training partners and community organizations.
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity working with a diverse client group.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and facilitation skills.
• Second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the classroom components of the program, liaising with training institutions and facilitators to support effective training delivery.
• Coordinate training activities with training institutions and external facilitators, and monitor completion of required safety certifications.
• Provide one-to-one support to participants, including goal setting, attendance monitoring, barrier identification and referrals to appropriate supports.
• Coordinate and administer participant supports and program materials in accordance with program guidelines.
• Build and maintain employer relationships, facilitate participant work placements, and conduct site visits and check-ins to support placement success.
• Coordinate and facilitate information sessions, employer roundtables and community outreach activities in partnership with program staff and partners.
• Liaise with participants, training institutions, facilitators and employers to support effective program implementation and address emerging needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant and program data for internal and funder reporting.
• Prepare internal and funder reports and support ongoing program monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to funding proposals and renewal applications, including program descriptions, outcome summaries and supporting documentation.
• Apply sound project management practices to monitor program timelines, activities and deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Program coordination

Employment services

Settlement services

Training delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Grant reporting

Second language

Tools

Driver's licence (NL)

Job description

Employment Type: Contract - Full-time (12 months)

Total hours/week: 40 hours/week

Salary: $25.00/hour

Location: St. John's

The Trades Program Coordinator will plan and deliver NewfoundHands' Skilled Trades Accelerator Program, a short-cycle training and work-placement program that prepares newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador for entry-level employment in the skilled trades and for entry into the apprenticeship system.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the classroom components of the program, liaising with training institutions and facilitators to support effective training delivery.
• Coordinate training activities with training institutions and external facilitators, and monitor completion of required safety certifications.
• Provide one-to-one support to participants, including goal setting, attendance monitoring, barrier identification and referrals to appropriate supports.
• Coordinate and administer participant supports and program materials in accordance with program guidelines.
• Build and maintain employer relationships, facilitate participant work placements, and conduct site visits and check-ins to support placement success.
• Coordinate and facilitate information sessions, employer roundtables and community outreach activities in partnership with program staff and partners.
• Liaise with participants, training institutions, facilitators and employers to support effective program implementation and address emerging needs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date participant and program data for internal and funder reporting.
• Prepare internal and funder reports and support ongoing program monitoring and evaluation.
• Contribute to funding proposals and renewal applications, including program descriptions, outcome summaries and supporting documentation.
• Apply sound project management practices to monitor program timelines, activities and deliverables.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualification and Experience

• Experience in a similar role, such as program coordination, employment services, settlement services or training delivery
• Knowledge of newcomer experiences, immigration and barriers to labour market participation
• Familiarity with the skilled trades, construction workplaces or the provincial apprenticeship system is an asset
• Demonstrated ability to manage work plans, schedules and reporting deadlines
• Ability to build relationships with employers, training partners and community organizations
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity working with a diverse client group
• Excellent verbal, written communication and facilitation skills
• Valid class 5 NL driver's licence and daily access to a personal vehicle is valuable
• Experience contributing to grant applications or funder reports is an asset
• Second language is an asset