Waterloo – in office with some work-from-home flexibility (remote is not an option) Type: Full-time, Permanent We are looking for a Program Coordinator who has demonstrated a record of operational excellence, a passion for youth and STEAM, and exceptional communication and organizational skills. As Canada’s leading STEAM and Entrepreneurship-based program for high school students, Shad Canada is looking to hire a Program Coordinator to add to our growing team. Based in Waterloo, this full time position will provide support to our National Program and Admissions teams.

Shad Canada is a national non-profit that empowers exceptional high school students to unlock their full potential through immersive STEAM and entrepreneurship programming. We have over four decades of success delivering life-changing and transformational programs to over 27,000 alumni with our 25 post-secondary campus partners and counting. Our programs are known for finding remarkable students, with varying life experiences, who are engaged and passionate about making a difference in their communities and beyond.

You will support operational effectiveness throughout the application and registration cycle, assist with the coordination of events and program initiatives, and maintain data and analytics to support reporting and program needs. Serve as a primary point of contact for application, registration, and general inquiries for all Shad programs, providing exceptional service and guidance throughout the participant journey.



Provide oral and written information regarding policies and procedures and maintain a summary of communications.

Assist with the processing of applications determining admission, scholarship and bursary eligibility. Provide administrative support and coordination for program events and initiatives. Support for-credit recognition requests for students in participating provinces Assist with setup and implementation of a new participant focused software solution 3-5 years administrative support and data collection experience ~ Ability to support participants and respond to inquiries in both English and French ~ Demonstrated ability to maintain multiple tasks involving shifting deadlines and priorities. ~ Excellent data entry skills and proven aptitude for attention to detail. ~ Demonstrated experience in data collection, design, and drafting of analytical reports. ~ Experience in admissions, enrollment management, or related fields is an asset.

There are times within the year – specifically during the application cycle and programming within July - where this role may require additional flexibility to support the application cycle and delivery of Shad’s summer programs. We believe that equity and diversity is an integral part of the Shad community and are committed to accessibility for all. We look for applicants who embrace our values of equity, anti-racism and inclusion.

As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

📌 Program Director/Full-time Faculty (Ontario)
🏢 Shad Canada
📍 Ontario