Scope and Summary of Primary Responsibilities: Reporting to the President & CEO, this position is responsible for the strategic growth, annual planning, programming, day-to-day management and successful delivery of CANS Education & Training Development program which provides competitive, relevant, and cost-effective professional development opportunities to the construction industry which align with industry priorities.

Accountabilities: The Education & Training program provides ongoing educational support and professional development opportunities in various formats for individuals employed in the construction trades and industry. The ideal candidate will have strong program management experience, including strategic planning, business development, and financial administration.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

This position entails, but is not limited to the following:

- Budget Strategy & Management: Develop and maintain the annual program budget in alignment with organizational goals. Strategize to meet financial targets.
- Business Development: Cultivate industry relationships to drive investment in the education program and lead private training initiatives aligned with organizational financial objectives.
- Program Planning & Logistics: Inform, plan, implement, and evaluate a continuing education schedule, ensuring delivery within budgeted goals.
- Team Management and Development: Lead a team to achieve departmental objectives by planning, coordinating, and evaluating program activities.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Responsible for developing and maintaining third party and stakeholder relationships.
- Program Research: Identify leading edge education and training programs based on industry trends and operational priorities with the key objective of supporting industry stakeholders.
- Trainer Management:



Source and manage contract trainers, including negotiating fees, scheduling, and conducting performance evaluations.
- Event Support: Assist with setup and execution of education events, as needed.
- Member Support: Respond to member inquiries about programs via email, phone, or in person.
- Marketing Support: Work and collaborate with CANS Marketing & Communications team to drive participation, awareness and success through multimedia strategies.
- Contract Development, Management and Execution: Oversee contract and proposal development to ensure alignment with annual budget and performance targets.
- Training Partner Evaluation: Identify and monitor the performance of trainers and partners delivering programs to members.
- Additional Duties: Perform various related organizational tasks as needed.

Relationships:

- Work collaboratively with other departments as required, including program partners, trainers, internal/external stakeholders as determined through ongoing program development, partnerships, etc.
- Participate in committees and team meetings as required.
- This position reports directly to the President & CEO.

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 President & CEO.
- Consults with the President & CEO on issues that are more complex and require upper-level approval or guidance.

Leadership:

- Proactively lead the team and program to ensure goals and objectives are met.
- Develop programming forecasting budget estimates and corrective action in a proactive manner.
- Work independently with little supervision, on a daily operational basis.
- Take initiative to keep abreast of issues related to the construction industry.
- Maintain a positive attitude focused on total organizational success.
- Be aware of and work within all brand standards.
- Consult with CANS Senior Management as necessary to ensure program integrity.
- Identify and bring forward opportunities for program expansion/cross program alliances.

Qualification & Skills:

- Post-secondary education with a concentration in business, adult education.
- Business, partnership and relationship management experience is essential to the role.
- Proven experience in program or project management.
- Strong leadership skills with experience managing staff and teams.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general tech-savviness.
- Ability to interpret complex information and conduct research.
- Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer service mindset.
- Construction industry experience and/or knowledge considered an asset.
- Budgeting and financial literacy is considered an asset.

Working Conditions:

- Mostly indoor office environment.
- Sitting for extended periods of time.
- Considerable mental and visual concentration.
- Fast-paced deadline sensitive setting.
- Travel as required.

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