WIL Coordinator - Transportation

RRC Polytech; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation

December break

Pension plan

Comprehensive benefits

Inclusive leave programs

Growth and recognition

Union representation

Job summary

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s leading institute of applied learning and research, committed to accessible, barrier-free hiring and flexible work arrangements. This full-time role supports industry partnerships, student placements, and career development within the Work-Integrated Learning team.

The coordinator will build industry networks, guide students, prepare placement materials, and ensure successful WIL experiences while supporting the department’s mission for student success and workforce

Qualifications

• Experience liaising with industry stakeholders across Manitoba or Canada.
• Experience in guiding or mentoring others.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with industry stakeholders to develop Work-Integrated Learning opportunities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with industry partners for placements.
• Counsel students in preparation for WIL placement and monitor work term progress.
• Coordinate placement preparation information and orientation for students and employers.

Skills

Industry liaison

Relationship building

Career advising

Public speaking

Workshop facilitation

Time management

Education

Post-secondary trade certificate

Job description

RRC Polytech is Manitoba’s largest institute of applied learning and research, with more than 150 full- and part-time degrees, diploma and certificate options. Through hands‑on and online learning opportunities and state‑of‑the‑art instruction, we prepare our students to become leaders in their fields – while also ensuring they can meet changing industry demands and contribute to the province’s economic growth.

Accessibility and Accommodations

RRC Polytech is committed to accessible employment and to ensuring that our hiring processes are barrier free. If you require information in an alternate format, or if you require an accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact [e-mail].

Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator

POSITION TYPE: Full‑Time Position Available

POSITION LOCATION: Various Locations, Hybrid**

** RRC Polytech reserves the right to modify work arrangements in alignment with operational and organizational needs.

EMPLOYEE GROUP: Union (MGEU)

For the purposes of this job posting, internal applicants and applicants from MITT will be given preference over external applicants.

At RRC Polytech we aspire to have a workforce that is representative of the diversity within our communities. For this hiring process, a preference hiring practice will be applied. Consideration will be given to applicants who self‑identify within their application as one or more of the following equity‑deserving group(s): Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, Racialized Persons, Persons of the 2SLGBTQlA+ Community. For more information about our hiring practices, please visit: www.rrc.ca/hr/work/hiring-process/.

Employment support is available to candidates who self‑identify as Indigenous (First Nations, Métis, or Inuit) seeking employment at Red River College Polytechnic. For guidance on the application process, interview preparation, or to discuss accommodation needs, applicants are invited to contact our Indigenous Recruitment Consultant at [e-mail].

TALENT POOL: This competition may be used to establish a 12‑month talent pool of qualified candidates for future vacancies. Even if you do not meet all of the listed qualifications, we encourage you to apply.

ABOUT THE TEAM

RRC Polytech’s Work-Integrated Learning and Career Services department is a dedicated, high-performing team committed to helping students and graduates build meaningful careers and successfully transition into the workforce. Through career development support, Work-Integrated Learning opportunities, and strong industry partnerships, we connect learners with the skills, experiences, and professional networks needed to achieve their goals. Working closely with students, employers, faculty, and community partners, we provide personalized guidance, coordinate Work-Integrated Learning experiences, and create pathways that bridge education and employment while advancing RRC Polytech’s commitment to student success and workforce development.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Manager, Work-Integrated Learning (WIL), the incumbent is responsible for liaising with industry stakeholders and employers in the development of Work-Integrated Learning opportunities for students in a variety of transportation trade programs. This role will identify, establish, and maintain relationships with industry partners to create work placements and other Work-Integrated Learning opportunities that support student and program goals. The Work-Integrated Learning Coordinator will provide guidance to employers to facilitate meaningful student work experiences and successful placements. This role will also guide and counsel students in preparation for their WIL placement and monitor completion of their work term requirements. Duties include developing and delivering placement preparation information and orientation for students and employers, communicating with employers, staff, and students regarding Work-Integrated Learning opportunities, coordinating student and employer networking activities, visiting partner sites, maintaining databases to track student progress, and developing promotional materials for placements.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Certificate from a recognized post-secondary institution in any of the following trade programs: Automotive technician or Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic, Marine and Power Technician, Autobody or Collision Technician, or related equivalent experience
• Experience liaising with industry stakeholders across Manitoba or Canada, with the ability to build, develop and maintain relationships
• Demonstrated work experience in any of the following trade areas: Automotive or Heavy-Duty Technician, Marine and Power Technician, Autobody or Collision Technician or related equivalent fields
• Experience in career development, staff development, human resources or employment advising
• Experience in guiding or mentoring others
• Effective presentation skills, including facilitating workshops, training and orientation sessions
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage and focus on multiple priorities
• Knowledge of the current labor market for job development and employment advising
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively within a team environment
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and attention to detail is required, while meeting deadlines
• Experience with administrative responsibilities, leveraging and adapting new and existing technology to create operational efficiency including cloud automation and collaboration platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
• Effective problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills: Experience providing customer service to a multi-cultural and multi-needs customer base
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues
• Experience building a respectful workplace culture that promotes diversity, learning and continuous improvement

NICE TO HAVE

• Comfortable using AI assisted platforms to streamline strategy, planning, and operational workflows
• Ability to use AI tools to gather, analyze, and report data
• Red Seal in one of the following trades: Automotive technician, Heavy-Duty Equipment Mechanic, Marine and Power Technician, Autobody or Collision Technician, or related equivalent experience
• Experience in a post-secondary setting

WHY WORK WITH US

At RRC Polytech, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We offer supportive, inclusive workplace where you can grow, contribute and thrive.

• Salary Range for this position: $65,975 - $92,986 per annum
• Generous Paid Vacation: full-time employees accumulate a minimum of 15-days vacation per year, increasing to 30 days with service, while full-time Instructors accumulate 44 days per year. Information on casual and part-time vacation accrual is outlined in the Collective Agreement or the Terms and Conditions for Excluded Employees as applicable
• December Break: employees receive time off with pay during the period between Boxing Day and New Year's Day
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan: Employer and Employee contributions to future retirement benefits
• Comprehensive Benefits: Including Health and Group Life insurance, Long Term Disability, employee & family assistance program, mental health support up to $1,000, and a robust Health Care Spending Account
• Inclusive Leave Programs: Wellness, maternity, adoptive, and parental leave, as well as ceremonial, cultural, religious and spiritual leave
• Growth and Recognition: Professional development, professional licensing and fees coverage, and severance pay on retirement
• Union Representation: For complete details on benefits and employment terms, see the MGEU collective agreement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada
• This position may be required to work evenings and/or weekends
• This position may be required to work overtime
• Incumbent must hold a valid class 5 driver`s license
• May be required to work at various RRC Polytech campuses
• This position may be required to travel

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

RRC Polytech campuses are located on the lands of the Anishinaabeg, Ininiwak, Anishininwak, Dakota Oyate, and Denésuline, and the National Homeland of the Red River Métis.

We recognize and honour Treaty 3 Territory Shoal Lake 40 First Nation, the source of Winnipeg’s clean drinking water. In addition, we acknowledge Treaty Territories which provide us with access to electricity we use in both our personal and professional lives.