Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Carpenters’ Regional Council is seeking a Project Coordinator for the UBC Empowering the Next Generation Program, which aims to support youth facing barriers to employment. The role involves managing program activities, participant case management, and outreach to recruit individuals from marginalized communities.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Project Director in the day-to-day management and coordination of the UBC Empowering the Next Generation Program
- Help maintain project timelines and ensure that milestones are met according to the project plan
- Coordinate communication between project staff, participants, UBC local training centres and external partners
- Coordinate and ensure timely delivery of participant program documentation and materials
- Provide participant and UBC Local training centre supports
- Coordinate with UBC training centre staff and Local Coordinators for four week in class training and four week on the job placements for all program participants
- Assist with the implementation of the program’s marketing and outreach plan to recruit participants, targeting individuals from low-income families, marginalized communities and those with limited education or work experience across Canada
- Develop relationships with industry stakeholders, UBC local training offices, and employers to support participant recruitment
- Respond to inquiries from prospective participants and provide information about the program
- Collect and organize data on participant progress, including pre-and post-program assessments, and ensure data is accurately recorded
- Assist in developing and distributing evaluation tools such as surveys to gather feedback from participants
- Assist in the scheduling and logistics of training sessions, including supports for local training centers and coordination of materials
- Support participants in accessing program resources
Skills
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a project coordination or support role, preferably in a trades or apprenticeship-related field
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds
- Familiarity with scope of UBC work in their province and market
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software
Company Overview
The CRC is composed of 31 affiliated Local Unions of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America across Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, and Yukon. It was founded in 1841, and is headquartered in Woodbridge, Ontario, CA, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://linkin.bio/ubcbuilt.