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Want to be a part of an exciting women in trades initiative? If you are an enthusiastic team player and are excited to work in a demanding environment, then The Office to Advance Women Apprentices is the place for you!

The Office to Advance Women Apprentices (OAWA) aims to reduce employment barriers for tradeswomen in Alberta, supporting them to progress through their apprenticeships to achieve Red Seal certification in skilled construction trades.

What will you do as Project Coordinator for OAWA?

Coordinators will be the ultimate trifecta of support! First, they’ll team up with tradeswomen, helping them kick-start their careers and navigate the apprenticeship system. Second, they’ll build strong meaningful connections with employers eager to hire. Third, they’ll work on creating community resources for clients while fostering industry relationships. This role involves travel across the province and reports directly to the Project Manager and Project Director.

Key responsibilities will include career planning and goal setting, recruiting clients, employers, and resources, tracking progress, and generating reports. You’ll also be involved in organizing events, crafting compelling resumes, and keeping management updated with detailed reports.

Brace yourself for a fast-paced, rewarding role where you’ll make a real difference!

What do you need to succeed?

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a project coordination or support role (preferably in a trades or apprenticeship-related field) or three (3) years trade experience.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, time management and communication skills.
• Ability to work diplomatically and independently in a challenging environment.
• Must be adaptable in an ever-changing environment. 

Valuable assets

• Experience in a client service-based environment.
• Experience in hosting and event planning.
• Experience in promotional and marketing activities and marketing events.
• Strong computer data entry skills, working knowledge of MS Suites and Adobe.
• Experience in relationship-building with various industry stakeholders.
• Experience in mentoring, conflict mediation and assessing individual tradeswomen’s needs.
• Experience in career counselling, resume development, interview, and job preparation.
• Must be adaptable in an ever-changing environment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the provincial apprenticeship system and the Canadian Red Seal Program.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to help tradeswomen thrive and advance their careers. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference in our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Three weeks of vacation as well as sick leave and/or personal days.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and mentoring.
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact.
• Work with a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Salary: $80,000 per year.

Please submit your cover letter and resume to ­­­­­­­crccareers@ubcja.ca. 

The job posting will close on January 31, 2025 with interviews commencing shortly after and an anticipated start date of March 3, 2025.

For more information on OAWA, visit womenapprentices.ca/alberta.