About this role
Join Our Team and Inspire the Next Generation of Women+ in Skilled TradesAre you looking for a great team environment where your work makes a real difference? Do you enjoy traveling throughout our beautiful province and inspiring girls and women+ to explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades? If you're looking for a meaningful career with a collaborative team dedicated to creating opportunities and strengthening New Brunswick's skilled trades workforce, we'd love to hear from you.About MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc.MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc. (MAPSWS) is a provincial non-profit organization committed to promoting careers in the skilled trades while fostering inclusive and welcoming workplaces across New Brunswick.
Through our four provincial programs, NB-MAP, New Boots, First in Trades (FIT), and the Skilled Trades Exploration Program (STEP), we connect New Brunswickers with career opportunities, build strong industry partnerships, and support the growth of a diverse skilled trades workforce.We are currently seeking a full-time New Boots Coordinator to join our team.
- Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will coordinate and deliver the New Boots: Progressing Women+ in Skilled Trades program throughout New Brunswick.
- New Boots is a provincial initiative that encourages girls and women+ to explore careers in the skilled trades through hands-on activities, mentorship, networking, career exploration, and employer engagement.
- Key ResponsibilitiesPromote and advocate for skilled trades career pathways to girls, women+, and youth throughout New Brunswick.
- Support the growth of the New Boots network by engaging participants, mentors, employers, and industry partners while connecting members with employment opportunities, hands-on workshops, networking events, and visits to post-secondary institutions.
- Deliver presentations and represent MAPSWS at career fairs, schools, conferences, industry events, and community organizations.
- Plan, coordinate, and facilitate hands-on skilled trades activities in schools across New Brunswick.
- This is a core responsibility of the position and requires extensive planning, regular travel, transporting program materials, setting up activities, and engaging with students throughout the province.
- Success in this role requires confidence working directly with youth, speaking in front of groups, and representing the organization throughout New Brunswick.
- Contribute to regular content creation and management of social media platforms (ie: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with government departments, employers, industry associations, unions, educational institutions, community organizations, and New Boots network members.
- Prepare quarterly reports and maintain accurate program documentation and records.
- Collaborate in the planning and delivery of MAPSWS events, including conferences, career fairs, workshops, school activities, networking events, and community outreach initiatives.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and MAPSWS team to support strategic initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of program objectives.
- Carry out other duties as assigned.
- Essential QualificationsApplicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following qualifications: University degree, college diploma, Red Seal certification, or current apprenticeship in a designated skilled trade.
- Preferred areas of study include Skilled Trades, Education, Social Sciences, Communications, Marketing, Career Development, or related disciplines.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.
- Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout New Brunswick, including regular overnight travel.
- Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
- Asset QualificationsPreference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following: Bilingualism (English and French, both written and spoken).Knowledge of New Br