Apprenticeship Coordinator

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Reporting to the Academic Liaison with Apprenticeship Focus within the Office of Apprenticeship, this position will coordinate the administration of the sponsorship of Apprenticeship Students within their assigned portfolio. As a member of the Apprenticeship Coordination team, it is expected that the incumbent will contribute heavily to the development and/or continuous improvement of business processes related to their portfolio. The purpose of this position is to build relationships with apprenticeship students, employers/industry representatives, and NAIT staff, to foster opportunities for Apprentices to progress in their profession. The incumbent of this position works very closely with administrative, operational, and academic leadership within the schools to ensure that students are successful in their education pathway and apprenticeship progression.

Key Responsibilities:

Apprenticeship sponsorship will encourage and enable the progression and completion of an apprenticeship program.

Other responsibilities include:

• Sponsorship for apprenticeship program progression and completion.

• Sign apprenticeship education agreements with apprentices.

• Find employment opportunities for apprentices.

• Provide or ensure high-quality paid on-the-job instruction through mentorship.

• Collaborate with other sponsors, as needed, to provide apprentices with experience in the full scope of the profession.

• Ensure mentor responsibilities are met, including mentor-to-apprentice ratios.

• Maintain employment records for apprentices.

• Ensure forms, documents, and records of period completion are submitted.

Relationship/Brand Management

• Create and maintain relationships for students with both internal and external stakeholders to provide employment opportunities in their apprenticeship.

Enrollment Awareness

• Monitoring students and employment prospects to ensure that we have placement opportunities for NAIT-sponsored apprenticeship students.

• Guide eligible participants on AIT and NAIT enrolment practices to support the participant's enrolment in their program of choice.

Student Support

• Connect apprenticeship students to resources to support progression and academic success.

• Awareness of EDI and how it supports and impacts apprenticeship.

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Strong written and verbal communication.

• Proven ability to build strong partnerships and manage conflicts effectively.

• Demonstrated initiative and ability to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

Qualifications:

• Relevant post-secondary education required (degree, diploma, and/or Journeyperson certificate with Red Seal).

• 3 - 5 years of related experience.

• Driver's license

• Due to the focus of this role in supporting Apprentices, preference may be given to individuals possessing a Journeyperson certificate with Red Seal.

• Equivalencies may be considered.

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

Remuneration: $61,997.52 - $83,085.08 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Coordinator I).

This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement.

Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.

About NAIT

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta's Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT's culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

NAIT is committed to fostering an environment that supports equity and cultivates inclusion through our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Strategy. We are a proud partner of the Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion and Pride at Work Canada. While we encourage all qualified applicants to apply, only those being considered will be contacted. If you require any accommodations, please connect with us at careers@nait.ca.

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