Apprenticeship Specialist

At Toromont Cat, we are committed to developing the next generation of skilled technicians through structured apprenticeship and technical training programs. The Apprenticeship Specialist plays a critical role in supporting apprentices, leaders, and stakeholders throughout the apprenticeship journey while ensuring compliance with provincial requirements and alignment with business objectives. This role serves as a central resource for apprenticeship administration, program coordination, stakeholder engagement, and reporting.

The successful candidate will help drive apprentice development, support workforce planning initiatives, and contribute to the long-term growth of Toromont Cat's technical talent pipeline.

Full Time, Permanent

$59,025.00 to $73,782.50

The listed base salary is just one component of our total rewards package, and performance-based or discretionary bonuses may be available.

• Working within one of the safest organizations in the industry where your safety and well-being are our most important priority
• Working for the best in class equipment dealer and with the premium Caterpillar brand
• Opportunities to continuously Learn, Grow and Develop with our Toromont team through our internal Training teams that are geared for your success
• Competitive total rewards including: wages, benefits, and premiums (as eligible)
• An opportunity for flexible work schedules and opportunities across multiple locations across Eastern Canada

• Provide proactive guidance and support to apprentices, supervisors, managers, and branch leaders throughout all stages of the apprenticeship program.
• Coordinate apprentice progression activities, including registrations, training requirements, school scheduling, and regulatory compliance.
• Act as a subject matter resource on apprenticeship policies, procedures, government programs, grants, incentives, and funding opportunities.
• Liaise with provincial ministries, educational institutions, Caterpillar representatives, internal stakeholders, and external partners to support apprenticeship initiatives.
• Monitor apprentice development and progression to ensure alignment with organizational workforce and training objectives.
• Maintain accurate apprentice records, databases, and reporting systems while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality.
• Develop and distribute regular reports, metrics, and key performance indicators to support decision-making and program effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement within apprenticeship and technical training programs.
• Support workforce development initiatives, talent pipeline programs, recruitment events, and other strategic projects as required.
• Collaborate with the Technical Training team on special projects and initiatives that support organizational goals.

• Minimum three years of experience in apprenticeship administration, workforce development, human resources, training coordination, education administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with apprenticeship programs, skilled trades, technical training, or workforce development initiatives is considered an asset.

Strong leadership, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills.

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, including presentation and facilitation abilities.

Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in both strategic and tactical capacities.

• High degree of professionalism, confidentiality, and attention to detail.
• Resourceful, collaborative, and results-oriented approach to work.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Experience with HRIS, Learning Management Systems, or similar technologies is considered an asset.
• Willingness to travel as required in support of business objectives
• Valid driver's licence with a satisfactory driver’s abstract.
• Bilingualism in English and French, both spoken and written, is considered a strong asset.

With over 4,000 employees and 56 locations from Manitoba to Newfoundland, Toromont Cat has a proven track record, industry knowledge, dealership infrastructure, and service mindset to ensure our Construction, Mining, and Power Generation customers succeed. At Toromont Cat, work is…