Education Development Manager

What You’ll Be Doing: The Education Development Manager will be a strategic leader responsible for transforming and expanding the organization’s educational offerings, driving industry partnerships, and enhancing training service excellence. This role requires a blend of educational program development, operational oversight, and strategic planning, all aimed at addressing the evolving needs of the residential construction industry, particularly in sustainable building practices and advancing industry professionalism. Regular Responsibilities Include: Educational Strategy and Program Development Lead the evolution of training to a year-round model, expanding the course catalog from introductory construction topics to more advanced Net Zero building courses. Spearhead the research, design, and implementation of new courses, ensuring they meet current industry needs. Continuously research and update all existing courses, including the “Better Built House” course, to ensure they remain current and relevant. Develop a clear Education Migration Strategy, defining the 1-year to 4-year courses required to achieve Individual Course Certification and Residential Construction Warranty Certification. Develop and maintain a strong pool of qualified instructors and conduct a compensation review. Establish a constructive feedback loop to instructors based on post-course surveys. Operational Management and Course Experience Manage the expansion of On Demand course offerings. Elevate the course experience. Conduct post-course surveys after each course. Develop comprehensive reporting per course on survey results and provide recommendations for Senior Managers. Develop and manage reports on all course profitability. Industry Outreach and Strategic Partnerships Effectively communicate and promote the course schedule to key partners, including CHBA in Atlantic Canada, and other industry partners. Lead the strategic initiative to research access to grants and foster partnership development. Address residential construction industry requirements by customizing proposals and developing strategic partnerships. Conduct industry analysis, researching the return on investment (ROI) for brochures and Video On Demand initiatives. Oversee the development and distribution of educational materials. What We’re Looking For: Proven experience in developing and managing comprehensive educational or training programs, ideally within the construction or related technical industry. Strong strategic planning and project management skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage budgets, with a focus on course profitability analysis. Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills to engage with industry partners and senior managers. Experience in content development and distribution channels (e.g., managing scripting and outsourcing distribution). French proficiency is considered an asset. Venor and Atlantic Home Warranty embrace a culture of belonging in the workplace. No matter who you are, where you’re from, how you think, what you believe in, or who you love, we welcome your application. We all come from different backgrounds and different walks of life, bringing in unique perspectives and experiences. We encourage applications from 2SLGBTQ+, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC), women, newcomers to Canada, and people with disabilities. If you require any accommodation in the application and interview process, please let us know (including different materials or otherwise). This position provides the platform to lead innovation, influence standards, and build lasting relationships in a sector that directly affects the quality and durability of homes in our communities. Interested candidates are invited to send their resume to Anna Bryant via anna@venor.ca. #J-18808-Ljbffr