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Apprenticeship Coordinator
Job ID #1991
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Job Information

Positions Available

1

Closing Date

8 Apr 2024

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Location

Edmonton AB

Remote Option

None

Department

School of Skilled Trades Dean's Office

School

School of Skilled Trades

Campus

Main Campus

Detailed Job Description

In order to ensure your application is received by NAIT for thorough review and consideration, please apply directly through our Careers site at  www.nait.ca/careers

 

NOTE: This is a temporary position ending on or before March 31, 2025 with the possibility of extension.

 

Reporting to the Director of Academic Operations, this position will oversee the sponsorship of Apprenticeship Students within their assigned portfolio.  The coordinator will be responsible for the coordination and improvement of processes for NAIT as a sponsor of apprentices.  This position requires a high level of initiative, professionalism, strong communication skills, organization and attention to detail, and a support-focused mindset to provide excellent service-focused interactions with students.

The purpose of this position is to promote pathways for people to enter the skilled trades, through building relationships with students, employers/industry representatives, and NAIT staff.  The person in this position works very closely with operational & academic leadership within the school, as well as NAIT’s diversity and inclusion team, to support key strategies such as Women in Skilled Trades initiative, to ensure that students are successful in their education pathway and apprenticeship progression towards their red seal. 

Key Responsibilities:

Coordination of Apprenticeship sponsorship, and promoting pathways into apprenticeship, including”

• Sponsorship for apprenticeship program progression and completion.
• Sign apprenticeship education agreements.
• Support apprentices in finding employment opportunities.
• Assist in finding high-quality paid on-the-job instruction.
• Collaborate with other sponsors, as needed, to provide apprentices with experience in the full scope of the profession.
• Ensure mentor responsibilities and ratios are met, including mentor-to-apprentice ratios.
• Maintain employment records for apprentices.
• Ensure forms, documents, and records of period completion are submitted.

Relationship/Brand Management

• Create and maintain relationships for students with both internal and external stakeholders to provide employment opportunities in their apprenticeship. 

Recruitment, Data Collection & Reporting

• Coordinate with the project team and NAIT’s Marketing & Communications department to contribute to the development a multi-year media campaign to promote initiatives such as Women in Trades.
• Leverage data to promote opportunities to eligible participants.
• Collect data and measure project results for supported participants.
• Prepare routine reporting on project progress.

Enrollment Awareness

• Monitoring students and employment prospects to ensure that we have placement opportunities for NAIT-sponsored apprenticeship students.
• Guide eligible participants on AIT and NAIT enrolment practices to support the participant’s enrolment in their program of choice .

Student Support

• Connect Apprentices to resources for financial support and academic success.
• Awareness of EDI and its impact on apprenticeship; works closely with the EDI Coordinator supporting the project.

Engagement

• Coordinate and facilitate related networking events, advisory committees, and conferences in collaboration with project coordinators.
• Collaborate with project coordinators to recruit partners for industry networking nights and media campaigns.

 

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) 
• Strong written and verbal communication 
• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and manage conflicts effectively. 
• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.  
• Evening and weekend work may be required
• Ability to travel off campus as required

                                                          

Qualifications:

• Relevant Posts-secondary Education (degree, diploma and/or Journeyperson Certificate with Red seal)
• 3-5 years of related experience
• Equivalencies may be considered
• Divers license
• Due to the focus of this position on supporting the Women in Skilled Trades initiative, preference may be given to women with experience in the trades or to applicants with extensive experience supporting women in the trades

 

Remuneration: $61,997.52 - $ 83,085.08 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification – Coordinator I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.                 

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

 

About NAIT

At NAIT, people matter.

We’re proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers  for 13 consecutive years. Developing an engaging, supportive, and rewarding work culture is something we take seriously. We know that people are our biggest asset – they are what makes NAIT a great place to work.   

At NAIT, you are part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff and industry clients and partners. The NAIT culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability. We are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion  and are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion  and Pride at Work Canada.  NAIT is committed to advancing equity and cultivating inclusion throughout the hiring process. We especially encourage applications from Aboriginal and Indigenous people, Black and racialized people, gender and sexually diverse (2SLGBTQIA+ and women) people, immigrants, and people with disabilities.

 

What we offer

We’ve created a benefits package that focuses on health and wellness, professional and personal growth, recognition, and work-life balance.

NAIT is a flexible workplace and depending on the nature of your role, you may request flexible work arrangements with respect to where and when you work, including being on-campus full-time, working off-site, or a combination of the two. 

Employees also have access to excellent vacation time, paid time off between Christmas and New Year's, a strong recognition program, learning opportunities, 2 annual all-staff professional development days and so much more. 

 

Additional requirements

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada who have not had them previously assessed should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service  (IQAS)

www.alberta.ca/iqas-contact.aspx.

 

Accommodations

NAIT is an inclusive employer and strives to hire a diverse workforce. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity, please don’t hesitate to contact us if you require any accommodation during the selection process. Please contact us via email at [email protected].

 

We thank you for your application, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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