Trades WIL Coordinator: Partnerships & Career Readiness

University College of the North; Thompson; On-site; CAD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University College of the North is seeking a Trades Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator to connect students with employers, faculty and industry partners. Reporting to the Dean, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology, you will develop and evaluate meaningful workplace learning opportunities, coordinate placements, and support graduates and employers in northern Manitoba.

This role requires strong communication, relationship building and project management to strengthen workforce

Qualifications

• Diploma in Trades and Technology, Human Resources; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
• 5 years of trades and technology industry experience in northern Manitoba, including experience in employment advising, recruitment or job development
• Experience with networking to create successful partnerships
• Knowledge of issues specific to Indigenous learners and mature students in northern communities
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office 365 with ability to use Zoom and/or Teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective time management skills
• Strong Critical thinking skills, problem solving, decision making
• Commitment to life-long learning

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinates, monitors and evaluates work integrated learning experiences that support student success
• Coordinate placements, resolve concerns and maintain records to support program improvement
• Expand practicum, co-op and apprenticeship opportunities, support graduates and employers, and prepare apprenticeship capital funding proposals

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Life-long learning

MS Office 365

Education

Diploma in Trades and Technology, Human Resources

Equivalents considered

Tools

MS Office 365

Zoom/Teams

Job description

University College of the North is seeking a Trades Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) Coordinator to connect students with employers, faculty and industry partners. Reporting to the Dean, Skilled Trades, Apprenticeship & Technology, you will develop and evaluate meaningful workplace learning opportunities, coordinate placements, and support graduates and employers in northern Manitoba.

This role requires strong communication, relationship building and project management to strengthen workforce