Program Coordinator (2026 - 0207)
Role Overview
Coordinate day-to-day implementation and administration of a workforce development program supporting Ontario's manufacturing and automotive workforce.
Support employers facing tariff pressures, supply-chain volatility, and technological change through training and technology-adoption initiatives.
Work with the Capacity Building and Innovation team, participants, employers, delivery partners, and stakeholders.
Key Skills for This Role
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Role overview
Coordinate day-to-day implementation and administration of a workforce development program supporting Ontario's manufacturing and automotive workforce.
Support employers facing tariff pressures, supply-chain volatility, and technological change through training and technology-adoption initiatives.
Work with the Capacity Building and Innovation team, participants, employers, delivery partners, and stakeholders.
Program and stakeholder coordination
- Recruit and enroll participants and coordinate training cohorts and employer engagement activities.
- Build relationships with industry and community stakeholders, and liaise with partners and service providers.
- Recruit consultants, industry experts, coaches, and webinar subject-matter experts.
- Conduct presentations, facilitate workshops, lead information sessions, and respond to participant inquiries.
- Attend events and focus groups to present information, network, and collect information.
- Maintain program documentation, track activities against timelines and deliverables, and contribute to performance reporting.
Communications and events
- Coordinate communications materials for internal and external stakeholders and contribute promotional content.
- Arrange travel and meeting or event logistics, including venues, catering, and audiovisual equipment.
- Set up Zoom sessions and tailor Zoom user guidance; draft emails, reports, and other correspondence.
Business development and program delivery
- Promote ICTC programs, products, and services and share resources with partners and stakeholders.
- Coordinate delivery of employer-based initiatives, including hybrid training, AI Adoption Squads, AI Roadmaps, and pilot projects.
- Share updates and collaborate with internal staff; keep abreast of funding opportunities.
Experience and skills
- At least 2.5 years in a similar program or project coordination position, with success setting and achieving program targets.
- Hands-on experience with programs and projects using a diversity lens; at least 2 years supporting customer experience in customer success, support, or account management.
- Demonstrated customer-facing, sourcing, presentation, or workshop-facilitation experience.
- Strong written and oral communication, organization, multitasking, and ability to adapt to changing priorities.
- Ability to engage and influence people, make cold calls, give presentations, and conduct in-person visits.
Education and assets
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in Business Administration, Project Management, Communications, Adult Education, Community Development, Public Administration, or a related field.
- Bilingual written and spoken English and French proficiency is an asset.
- CAPM, PMP, or equivalent project management certification is an asset.
Location and work arrangement
- The description specifies a remote role and notes collaboration with distributed teams across Canada.
Term
- 12-month term contract ending October 31, 2027.
About ICTC
ICTC is a national not-for-profit centre of expertise focused on strengthening Canada's digital advantage through research, policy advice, and capacity-building solutions.
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