Program Manager, Education

2 weeks ago

Dartmouth, Canada Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS) Full time

FhalCANS is currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of** Program Manager, Education & Training.**

**The Construction Association of Nova Scotia (CANS)** is an industry trade association representing the interests of contractors, suppliers, and service providers throughout Atlantic Canada and across the country. We represent 800 large and small companies that build, renovate, and restore non-residential buildings, roads, bridges, and other engineering projects.

Reporting to the Director, Policy & Workforce Development, this position** **is responsible for the day-to-day management and successful delivery of CANS Education and Training Development program which provides competitive, relevant, and cost-effective professional development opportunities to the construction industry in Atlantic Canada.

**Responsibilities of the Education Manager, are but not limited to**:
**Program Management**:

- Budget Management: managing and building annual budget and roster while adhering to organizational goals and objectives.
- Business Development: responsible for building relationships with industry to engage in the education program.
- Program logistics: responsible to plan, implement and assess a continuing education schedule and meet budgeted goals on an annual basis.
- Accomplishes departmental objectives by managing a team; planning and evaluating program activities.
- Stakeholder engagement and partnerships: responsible for developing and maintaining third party and stakeholder relationships.
- Program selection / industry research & engagement: responsible for selecting relevant programs for the education roster that follow emerging construction industry trends.
- Contract trainers: responsible for outsourcing trainers, price negotiations, scheduling dates and trainer evaluations
- Event set up: secondary support and backup to lead in event logistics and set up.
- Assist in developing promotional materials and information to support the success of education programs.
- Identify and monitor the performance of potential trainers and training partners in the delivery of programs for the membership.
- Perform various course related organizational tasks as needed.

**Relationships**:

- Works collaboratively with other departments as required, including program partners, trainers, internal / external stakeholders as determined through ongoing program development.
- Builds relationships with board and committee members, business representatives, and other internal and external stakeholders.
- Participates in committees and team meetings as required.

**Decision Autonomy**:

- Works within CANS policies, procedures, and strategic plan, but has latitude in making decisions on routine tasks; able to identify, consider, and manage the implications of any change process as it relates to the role, including the wider impact on CANS, in discussion and with approval of the Director of Policy and Workforce Development.
- Consults with Director, Policy and Workforce Development on issues that are more complex and require upper-level approval or guidance.

**Leadership**:

- Works independently with little supervision, on a daily operational basis.
- Takes initiative to keep abreast of issues related to the construction industry.
- Maintains a positive attitude focused on total organizational success.
- Is aware of and works within all brand standards,
- Consults with CANS Senior Management as necessary to ensure program integrity.
- Identifies and brings forward opportunities for program expansion / cross program alliances and seeks appropriate approval before commencing new initiatives.

**Knowledge and Skill Requirement**:

- Experience in managing personnel and/or teams.
- Excellent computer skills. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office Suite.
- The ability to effectively understand and interpret complex written materials.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills:

- Strong attention to detail.
- Highly developed organizational and time-management skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong research and capacity-building skills.
- Basic knowledge of the general structure and organization of the non-residential construction industry.
- Basic knowledge of local construction industry safety standards.
- Basic knowledge of post-secondary training institutions, the educational system in Nova Scotia, curriculum development and career planning would be an asset.

**Experience and Education**:

- Post-secondary education with a concentration in business. Human resources or project management considered an asset.
- Experience in program or project management
- Experience in managing personnel.
- Experience working in a team focused environment.
- Experience in the non-residential construction industry would be an asset.
- Experience working with various stakeholders, including community groups, business representatives, educators and government agencies would be an asset.

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