Education & Training Specialist

**Are you a proven sales leader who thrives in a role filled with variety?**
**Do you consider yourself an enthusiastic relationship-builder and someone who values lifelong learning?**

CANS is currently seeking a qualified sales individual to fill the position of **Education & Training Specialist**.

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.

This position will be responsible for identifying specific opportunities to both maintain and increase the development of the CANS Education & Training Program. Relationship-building, program customization and private education to members to meet departmental goals will be a large part of this position.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Prospecting potential leads, managing and achieving sales targets.
- Meeting financial targets under the education budget, specific to private, customized training opportunity development, new programs and public training
- Building relationships with decision makers and owners to invest in the education program; promotion of Gold Seal Certification, Private Training and finding creative solutions for members to invest in education.
- Supporting and educating members on funding opportunities.
- Continuous research of industry trends for new training opportunities
- Outsourcing trainers, price negotiations, and trainer evaluation
- Managing competing priorities, while still meeting deadlines and producing high-quality work.
- Tracking and accounts receivable management.
- Supporting coordination tasks for the successful execution of programs, this includes registrations, event logistics, course preparation etc. as required.
- Perform various related organizational tasks as required.

**Knowledge and Skill Requirement**:

- Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
- Strong prospecting skills and attention to detail.
- Knowledge of basic math and accounting principles.
- A demonstrated commitment to experiential, lifelong learning, and professional development.
- Highly developed organizational and time-management skills.
- Proven ability to negotiate with clients, partners, government, etc.
- Proven ability to deliver on projects, contracts, and desired outcomes.
- Successful proposal writing experience.

**Experience and Education**:

- A proven sales record
- Bachelor of Commerce, BBA, or other business-related education/experience
- Experience in sales / account management
- 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.

**Working Conditions**:

- Mostly indoor office environment.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Considerable mental and visual concentration.
- Fast-paced deadline sensitive environment.
- Travel as required.
- Occasional light lifting of up to 50 lbs.

**Working with CANS**:

- Join a team where you can grow personally and professionally with opportunities for professional development and collaborative projects.
- Join a team that provides a publicly accountable and respectful working environment that is diverse, safe, and inclusive.

Salary commensurate with experience. Other benefits include commission and bonus structure in place, health benefits, matched pension plan, vacation and personal days, wellness account, access to free parking and onsite fitness facilities.

**Closing Date**: June 9th