Program Officer

Position Summary

The position involves needs identification, project feasibility, determination, development, marketing, implementation and evaluation of a large and growing number of contract training programs, courses and/or other deliveries in a variety of settings to the college’s Workforce Development Department offerings. This includes post secondary and provincial, federal, First Nation or private funded training in a very wide range of areas and communities.

The role includes recommendation, support and evaluation of full and/or part-time instructors for classroom/independent deliveries, coordinating program details such as student registration, banner entry, grade entry, prerequisites, file and data management, monitoring student progress, staff support, travel coordination, schedule development and marketing material creation, and supporting the Project Manager in administration and delivery of a wide range of programming and contract initiatives.

The incumbent provides customer service to the general public, clients, students, business and First Nation partners, teachers, and colleagues. They perform duties within broad parameters set by organizational policies and procedures, and undertake special assignments supporting departmental or college directions. The incumbent is involved in the implementation of new initiatives for the college, taking part in all aspects of planning, organization, development, delivery, evaluation, and modification of these initiatives in conjunction with the Director or Project Manager.

The incumbent will report to the Program Manager and receive guidance and directives under that responsibility.

Greenstone Campus

35 hrs/week

Minimum of a 2‑year diploma or equivalent education.

No additional certification or training required.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in an educational institution or other organization that focuses on customer‑service oriented adult education and/or training services, utilizing highly developed communication, creative problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Experience working with First Nation communities and local industry partners.
• Extensive project management experience that supports socio‑economic trends; self‑directed, motivated, autonomous, entrepreneurial, flexible, with ability to set goals, proactively recruit resources, program contacts, and marketing.
• Experience working with College programming.
• Experience in developing or arranging curriculum for training.
• High‑level time‑management skills to meet multiple deadlines and priorities, with ability to multi‑task across technological, customer‑service, and staff communications simultaneously.
• Proven ability to enforce and maintain institutional policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Valid driver’s licence and access to a personal vehicle for commuting between locations.

In keeping with our strategic plan commitment to fostering Access and Success, Community Prosperity and Institutional Excellence, we encourage applications from persons of Indigenous ancestry. In accordance with Confederation College’s core values of respect, caring and openness, we are committed to providing a workplace that is safe, healthy and fair. We are fragrance free, fully accessible and encourage applications from all qualified applicants.

Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Human Resources Services at (807) 475‑6148 to make appropriate arrangements.