Trades Program Coordinator

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 Newfound Hands' 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.

• 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 round tables 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.

• 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