Mentoring Coordinator (Volunteer)

Who We Are

Black Engineers of Canada (BEC) is a not-for-profit professional organization committed to creating a supportive and empowering environment where Black engineers can thrive, grow and reach their full potential.

We support and uplift the Black engineering community, including youth and aspiring engineers, by advocating for equitable opportunities, promoting professional development, improving access to resources and fostering mental well-being. Through mentorship programmes, networking events, educational initiatives, meaningful conversations and research, we work to build a stronger, more inclusive and connected engineering community.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and proactive Mentoring Coordinator (Volunteer) to support the planning, coordination and delivery of BEC's Speed Mentoring Programme.

The successful volunteer will work collaboratively with the Speed Mentoring Subcommittee and other BEC departments to coordinate virtual mentoring events, engage mentors and participants, and strengthen awareness of the programme within local communities across Canada.

This is a remote volunteer opportunity, with an expected commitment of approximately 10–20 hours per event cycle, supporting 1–2 events annually. Additional community engagement activities may be coordinated as opportunities arise.

Role Summary The Mentoring Coordinator will play an important role in ensuring the successful planning and execution of BEC's Speed Mentoring events while helping expand the programme's reach and visibility.

The role combines event coordination, stakeholder engagement, volunteer collaboration and community outreach. The successful candidate will coordinate event deliverables, monitor progress, support mentor engagement and represent BEC's Speed Mentoring Programme within their local schools, universities and communities when required.

Key Responsibilities

- Speed Mentoring Programme Coordination

- Support the planning and coordination of 1–2 virtual Speed Mentoring events annually.
- Develop, maintain and update the programme plan and event countdown schedule ahead of each event.
- Coordinate with relevant BEC departments and subcommittees to ensure timely completion of event deliverables.
- Monitor milestones,



communicate outstanding actions and provide regular progress updates to the Speed Mentoring Subcommittee.
- Help organize and facilitate virtual welcome or orientation sessions for newly registered mentors ahead of each event.
- Support the coordination of virtual breakout rooms and participant engagement during the event.

2. Event Delivery and Post-Event Engagement
- Assist with the smooth execution of virtual Speed Mentoring events.
- Support mentor and participant coordination during the event, including breakout room arrangements.
- Coordinate the distribution and collection of post-event feedback surveys.
- Consolidate participant and mentor feedback and share insights with the Subcommittee to support continuous improvement.
- Coordinate follow-up communications, including invitations for mentors and participants to connect and maintain qualified relationships after the event.

3. Community Outreach and BEC Representation
- Promote the Speed Mentoring Programme and BEC's broader mission within local communities.
- Represent BEC at relevant schools, universities, career events and community engagements when opportunities arise.
- Build relationships with educational institutions, student associations and relevant community organizations to increase awareness of the programme.
- Participate in Speed Mentoring Subcommittee activities to develop an understanding of the programme, including its planning, coordination and delivery.
- Serve as a local point of contact and ambassador for BEC's Speed Mentoring initiatives when representation is required.
- Identify opportunities to expand programme participation, mentor engagement and community partnerships across Canada.

4. Collaboration and Reporting
- Work collaboratively with the Speed Mentoring Subcommittee and other BEC departments.
- Provide updates on assigned activities, deliverables, progress and potential challenges.
- Identify opportunities to improve event coordination, participant experience and community engagement.




- Contribute ideas and recommendations to strengthen the programme's reach, effectiveness and sustainability.

Qualifications and Requirements

- Strong organizational, coordination and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to coordinate activities, manage timelines and follow up on deliverables.
- Experience or interest in event coordination, programme administration, mentoring, community engagement or volunteer management.
- Comfortable using virtual collaboration and event platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom and other online coordination tools.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a remote volunteer team.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage mentors, students, institutions and community stakeholders.
- A genuine interest in mentorship, career development, community building and advancing opportunities for Black engineers.
- Willingness to represent BEC professionally within local communities and at relevant events when required.

Volunteer Commitment

- Work arrangement: Fully remote.
- Time commitment: Approximately 10–20 hours per event cycle.
- Frequency: 1–2 Speed Mentoring events annually.
- Additional engagement: Occasional Subcommittee meetings, planning activities and community outreach, as required.

Volunteer Benefits and Opportunities

- Programme Coordination Experience: Gain practical experience coordinating professional mentorship initiatives and virtual events.
- Leadership and Collaboration: Work with BEC's leadership, volunteers, mentors and other professional stakeholders.
- Professional Networking: Build meaningful connections with engineers, industry professionals, students and community leaders across Canada.
- Community Impact: Contribute to initiatives that support the development and advancement of Black engineers and aspiring professionals.
- Professional Visibility: Gain opportunities to represent BEC and strengthen your professional profile through community engagement.
- Flexible Volunteering: Contribute remotely within a flexible, mission-driven environment while balancing other professional and personal commitments.

Join BEC in connecting professionals, empowering aspiring engineers and building meaningful mentorship opportunities across Canada.

📌 Mentoring Coordinator (Canada)
🏢 Black Engineers of Canada | Ingénieurs Noirs du Canada
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