Regional Learning Opportunities Coordinator

Job Responsibility:

Contact North BC has an immediate Full-Time position for a professional who is dedicated to helping people reach their education and training goals. The incumbent would bring extensive experience managing staff, be customer service focused and able to provide presentations.

Regional Learning Opportunities Coordinator - Northwest Territory

Competition # BC23-10-DEAS

What we do :

Contact North BC helps underserved British Columbians in small, rural, remote, First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities get jobs by making it possible for them to access education and training without leaving their communities.

What you do as a member of our team :

Reporting to the Director, Recruitment & Partnerships, the Regional Learning Opportunities Coordinator has the following deliverables:

· Hire, train and supervise Community Learning Opportunity Guides as part of managing the online learning centre(s) within the assigned territory (Dease Lake, Iskut and Telegraph Creek). Manage all online learning centres within the assigned territory; recommend solutions when escalating or referring issues to the management team; and meet all administrative requirements to ensure the effective and efficient functioning of the online learning centres.

· Achieve the annual target for the number of registrations in the territory by actively recruiting students for the online programs and courses offered by British Columbia's public colleges, public universities, Indigenous institutes, district school boards, literacy and basic skills providers, and skills development training.

· Develop referral partnerships with complementary local organizations, including public and private sector employers, social services, economic development, community working groups and agencies.

· Provide exceptional service and support to students with a priority on underserved residents in small, rural, remote, First Nation, Metis and Inuit communities.

· Input and maintain all required information in the CRM database on a daily basis.

· Engage with community, business and other organizations to set up referral partnerships to serve the needs of potential students in the communities within your territory.

· Provide high quality service at the online learning centres in your territory.

· Assist with the set up and opening of the learning centers located within the territory.

· Coordinate learning centers within the territory to ensure consistent service delivery and scheduling of staff.

· Travel within the territory.

What you need to be successful :

· Secondary school diploma required while post-secondary diploma or degree would be considered an asset.

· Proven sales, recruitment or admissions experience.

· Networking and relationship building experience.

· Public speaking and presentation experience.

· Experience or knowledge of the post-secondary registration processes.

· Knowledge of demographics, industry, organizations and community agencies.

· Experience with or a willingness to learn to use a variety of learning technologies such as audio, video and web conferencing.

· Highly developed verbal and written communication skills.

· Sound functional knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel).

· Team leadership and supervisory skills required.

· Proven ability to exercise sound judgement and diplomacy through contact with media, community agencies, educational institutions and elected officials.

· Must possess a valid driver's license and reliable means of transportation, which would allow for travel within the area (kilometre reimbursement included).

Contact North BC provides :

· A dynamic and friendly work environment where employees have an opportunity to do meaningful work and grow.

· The opportunity to contribute to our mandate to help British Columbians get the education and training they need for future opportunities.

· 35 hrs/wk. which may on occasion, include weekdays, evenings and/or weekends.

· An attractive compensation package:

o $27.00 per hour wage

o Competitive employee benefit package

o Employer/Employee Group RRSP with matching contribution plan of 6% each

o 15 days of accumulated paid vacation annually

How to apply :

· This position is open until filled

· Include at least two employment references

· Quote job competition number #CNBC-23-10-DEAS in the subject line of the e-mail

· Start Date: As soon as possible

Contact North BC is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Work Location: In person