About Skills Ontario
Skills Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting careers in the skilled trades and technologies to youth across Ontario. Through hands-on programming, competitions, and community partnerships, we work to build a strong, diverse, and future-ready workforce.
We offer a casual work environment, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in communities across the province.
Skills Ontario is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process upon request.
Position Overview:
We are seeking Project Coordinators to support the delivery of the Trades Up, Move Up program. This role focuses on engaging job seekers, particularly from underrepresented communities, to help build a diverse and inclusive skilled trades workforce across Ontario.
This is a remote position; however, candidates must be based in the Sudbury region.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the planning and coordination of program events and activities
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders
- Assist in promoting events through social media, communications materials, and website updates
- Support the delivery of training, and engagement activities
- Coordinate participant registration using platforms such as Eventbrite or JotForm
- Track participation targets and support efforts to meet or exceed program goals
- Provide regular updates to the Project Manager to ensure timelines and deliverables are met
- Travel across the region (and occasionally across the province) to support program delivery, including overnight travel for up to one week.
- Help evaluate program effectiveness and contribute to continuous improvement and innovation
Qualifications & Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Event Management or equivalent experience in event coordination
- Lived experience as a member of an underrepresented community is considered an asset
- Interest or knowledge of skilled trades and technology careers is an asset
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Experience working with community partners and external stakeholders
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to travel as required
- Must provide a clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening
- Strong communication skills in English (written and oral); French is an asset
How to Apply
Please submit your resume and cover letter to:
Ashley Cuglietta
Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Indigenous Relations
[email protected]
Skills Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), accommodations are available upon request at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please contact Ashley Cuglietta at [email protected]. All information received will be handled with strict confidentiality."
This posting is for a new vacancy. Our hiring process involves the use of artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants
Pay: $55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sudbury, ON
