Program Manager - Kitchener, Canada - Support Ontario Youth

Support Ontario Youth

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Kitchener, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Program Manager - Skilled Trades

Previous Experience:

35 years of progressive program and/or project management and coordination experience
Experience working with adult education, employment and training sectors
35 years of human resources management experience or supervisory experience including recruiting and interviewing

WORK SCHEDULE:

Primarily remote/work from home with occasional inperson meetings
Monday to Friday with flexible hours
Program Manager must be flexible to work occasional weekends and evenings if required

OTHER CONDITIONS:

Program Manager must be able to travel to various communities across Ontario, during all weather conditions
Program Manager should be able to lift, carry, and manage various equipment and supplies.
The employee may be required to manage workload and hours under to complete special requests or projects.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge of Ontario Apprenticeship program and requirements and other regulatory bodies would be an asset but not required
Knowledge of potential employment trends / developments in the Construction, Industrial, Motive-Power & Services Sectors would be an asset but not required
Knowledge of project/program management
Knowledge of relevant legislation, news and trends would be an asset but not required
Understanding the business needs and requirements in the 4 Sectors would be an asset but not required
Ability to effectively present to or facilitate small or large groups
Ability to work independently and with a great team
Ability to adapt in a fastchanging environment
Experience in Leadership
Experience with the full cycle recruitment process
Excellent customer/client service skills
Excellent employer engagement and retention skills
Ability to foster ongoing relationships with all parties
Comfortable with technology including but not limited to Outlook, Word Processing, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint etc.

PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

Coordinate with mentors regarding apprentice relationship
Assisting with Ministry, TDA's, apprentices and their employers, to ensure apprentices complete levelled schooling releases
Provide knowledge, guidance and coaching regarding funding available for apprenticeship pathways for stakeholders (employers and apprentices), including budgeting or financial literacy
Mentor and coach apprentices in areas of essential softskills; including but not limited to jobseeking preparation, resume updating, interview and communication skills, employer outreach, and networking.
Support and guide apprentice journey to completion including preparation for certification exams
Participation on various Advisory Committees with Colleges and other stakeholders
Facilitate and manage Local Apprenticeship Committee (LACs) meetings, with support from Operations
Employer outreach new or existing employers including employer associations
Apprentice outreach to new or existing apprentices
Establish good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with ministry contacts, community groups, partners, employment agencies and/or organizations, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the program
Assist in building relationships with Provincial School Boards (Elementary & Secondary, specifically OYAP, Coop, Dual-Credit & SHSM programs), Colleges & Training Delivery Agents (TDA's)
Representing SOY at industry related events

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only selected applicants will be contacted for a preliminary interview.

**SOY Recruitment Team