Program Coordinator, National Apprenticeship Initiatives

We're Hiring: Program Coordinator, National Apprenticeship InitiativesToronto, Canada (mostly remote, with weekly in-office days)| Full-Time | Eligible to work in Canada | Bilingual (English & French) is an asset
The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF-FCA) is looking for a detail-oriented and self-directed Program Coordinator to help deliver a national, federally funded apprenticeship initiative.
If you're the kind of person who keeps spreadsheets pristine, never lets a deadline slip, and genuinely enjoys turning administrative chaos into order — we want to hear from you. This opportunity will support a project of national scope that will make a real impact in the lives of Canadians coast to coast.
What You'll DoReporting to the Project Manager, you'll provide operational, administrative, and data tracking support that keeps our program running efficiently and audit-ready, including:
Program AdministrationMaintain accurate records, track employer participation and incentive approvals, and keep documentation audit-ready
Data Entry & TrackingUpdate employer and apprentice data, monitor progress toward targets, and maintain internal dashboards
Reporting SupportHelp prepare quarterly and annual reports, compile data summaries, and coordinate reporting deadlines
Stakeholder & Partner SupportBe a first point of contact for program inquiries, assist in the coordination of partner meetings, and maintain stakeholder contacts in collaboration with the Partnership Manager
Administrative SupportManage project calendars, track deliverables, and support event and travel coordination
Cross-Team CollaborationWork closely with CAF's communications and finance teams, and contribute to broader CAF initiatives
What You BringCollege diploma or university degree in administration, project management, public administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
3–5 years of experience in program coordination, project administration, or a similar role — ideally in a data-intensive setting
Ability to work and communicate effectively in both English and French is a strong asset
Strong Excel and MS Office skills;
experience with Trello or similar tools is a plus
Exceptional attention to detail and documentation management
Comfort working independently in a remote environment, managing competing deadlines
Experience with government-funded programs is an asset
CompensationCompetitive salary and benefits package, aligned with experience.
Why Join CAF-FCACAF-FCA is a respected national organization committed to strengthening Canada's apprenticeship system. Join a small, collaborative team where your work directly supports workforce development initiatives and small and medium-sized employers across the country.
CAF-FCA is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized peoples, newcomers, LGBTQI2+ and other equity groups.
AI may be used as part of our screening process.
Accommodations are available upon request for the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.
The salary range for this position is $65,000 to $70,000.
The application closing date is 5 pm (ET) on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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