Position Title: Stakeholder Relations Officer

Position Type: Fixed Term/Union *this position is represented by OPSEU

Contract Duration: Six (6) months

Location: Mississauga, ON

Job Band: 9

Salary Range: $40.59 to $48.51/hour

Hours of work: 36.25 hours/week

Reporting to: Director, Strategic Relations and Public Affairs

This posting is applicable to: Internal/External Applicants

Skilled Trades Ontario (STO) is a Crown agency responsible for skilled trades

certification in Ontario, which includes:

- Establishing apprenticeship programs, including training standards, curriculum

standards and certification exams.

- Administering apprenticeship programs, including approving apprentices and

sponsors, registering training agreements and assessing applications for

apprenticeship program completion.

- Issuing certificates of apprenticeship to completed Ontario apprentices.

- Assessing experience and qualifications of individuals who have not completed

an apprenticeship program in Ontario.

- Administering exams, including certifying exams, in all trades subject to

certifying exams.

- Issuing Certificates of Qualification in all trades with certifying exams.

- Renewing Certificates of Qualification in compulsory trades.

- Maintaining a Public Register of people authorized to work in compulsory

trades.

- Researching apprenticeships and the trades.

Support the implementation of stakeholder outreach strategies to build partnerships and

fulfill STO’s mandate to promote careers in the skilled trades, simplify access to services

and address the labour shortage.

Support the planning, coordination and delivery of Skilled Trades Ontario's flagship

outreach events, including STO on the Road and the Ontario Apprenticeship Summit,

while implementing stakeholder outreach strategies that build partnerships and fulfill

STO's mandate to promote careers in the skilled trades, simplify access to services and

address the labour shortage.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SSTACKHOLODER RELATIONS OFFICER

Responsibilities:

- Leads outreach and promotional activities to promote careers in the skilled trades,

including presentations at high schools and stakeholder and community events,

with a focus on supporting STO on the Road and the Ontario Apprenticeship

Summit

- Plans, coordinates and implements STO on the Road and the Ontario





Apprenticeship Summit, including event logistics, stakeholder engagement,

exhibitor coordination and onsite event support, supported by the Supervisor,

Stakeholder Relations and Outreach

- Pitches content and contributes to Skilled Trades Ontario’s stakeholder newsletter

- Coordinates outreach to stakeholders, exhibitors, speakers and partners to

support STO on the Road, Ontario Apprenticeship Summit and other stakeholder

events, ensuring materials and information are provided in a timely manner

- Tracks and coordinates stakeholder information from all departments to ensure

updated data for the purpose of the distribution of materials and information about

Skilled Trades Ontario’s initiatives and upcoming events

- Works with the Correspondence Officer and relevant departments to respond to

stakeholder inquiries and requests, flagging to the Supervisor as required

- Ensures that all stakeholder requests for materials are processed in a timely

manner

- Works with the communications and marketing department to update and adapt

materials for various events

- Reaches out to stakeholder contacts, exhibitors, speakers and vendors to confirm

event information, logistics and requirements for STO on the Road, the Ontario

Apprenticeship Summit, and other outreach activities.

- Manages and coordinates logistics, vendors and onsite event operations for STO

on the Road, the Ontario Apprenticeship Summit, and other stakeholder events to

ensure Skilled Trades Ontario is represented positively

- Ensures that the communications and marketing department is made aware of

any issues arising at events in order for Skilled Trades Ontario to respond

appropriately

- Provides assistance and support for any stakeholder committees, including

logistics for meetings and recording of minutes

- Researches and coordinates the purchase of promotional materials and items to

be distributed at STO on the Road, the Ontario Apprenticeship Summit,





stakeholder events and presentations

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SSTACKHOLODER RELATIONS OFFICER

Qualifications:

- Valid driver’s license

- Post-secondary degree or certification

- Experience updating and maintaining stakeholder databases

- One (1) to three (3) years' experience in event planning, event coordination,

stakeholder relations, or a combination thereof

Knowledge of:

- Event planning

- Writing and editing techniques

- Ontario’s apprenticeship system

Skills include:

- Strong oral communications skills to deliver presentations, and liaise with internal

and external stakeholders

- Written communication skills to draft and provide input on various products

- Excellent organizational skills to plan and execute Skilled Trades Ontario

attendance at various events

- Solid coordination skills to handle multiple tasks at one time

Our Recruitment Process Includes:

- Step 1: Resume Screening

- Step 2: Phone Screening

- Step 3: Panel Interview(s)/Assignment

- Step 4: Selection

- Step 5: Offer of Employment

Please submit your application by October 2, 2026 on ADP via:

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We thank all applicants for their interest and will only contact those whose skills,

knowledge, and experience most closely match the requirements of the position.

Skilled Trades Ontario embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds,

allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SSTACKHOLODER RELATIONS OFFICER

the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and

Skilled Trades Ontario’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided at any point

throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known

to Skilled Trades Ontario. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Skilled Trades Ontario is an equal opportunity employer.

SKILLED TRADES ONTARIO SSTACKHOLODER RELATIONS OFFICER

📌 Stakeholder Relations Officer (Canada)
🏢 Skilled Trades Ontario
📍 Canada