Education Technical Specialist (Remote)

The CWB Welding Foundation, founded in 2014 is a national not-for-profit charitable organization affiliated with the CWB Group. The Foundation builds partnerships between industry, education and government that enable Canadians to build great careers in the welding industry, through encouraging awareness, training, and the promotion of best practices through a quality educational experience, impartial advocacy and greater accessibility for all those interested in exploring future opportunities in skilled trades and a welding-related career.
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
The CWB Group believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented employees from a diverse candidate pool.
The Technical Education Specialist for CWBWF is responsible for support of the activities of the CWB Welding Foundation, as an operational lead for all current Foundation program offerings, working collaboratively with the internal and external stakeholder community to ensure that programs are of high quality, relevant and impactful. This position will support the Program Manager in the development and implementation of new and innovative program offerings and supports management in the program and impact reporting of the program portfolio, has oversight and accountability for scheduling, logistics, inventory and supply management and risk management. This position is a key liaison with the Foundation’s network of external partners, in particular the educational community of technology and welding/skilled trades teachers and their administration in secondary and post-secondary schools across Canada, students interested in and pursuing welding and related skills development and training, members of the CWB Association and its clients, and internal partners within CWB Education, the CWB Association, CWB Certification, and other areas of the CWB Group with a vested interest in quality welding education and the development of Canada’s welding industry.
Provides technical expert consultation and liaison with other CWB and industry expertise in the provision of facilities and program planning, equipment and supplies, health and safety, and curriculum development
Onsite and remote program planning, delivery, and supervision – of student orientation and awareness building programs and events, camps, educator training, and others as determined in cooperation with business and stakeholder partners
Program development and delivery –supports the development and delivery of educational programs and project-based learning related to the various careers both traditional and emerging that are related to welding, including skilled trades, STEM based subject areas, engineering, and robotics
Supports annual and long-term welding education program development, management, and plans
In this position, you will report to the Program Manager and will work out of their home office, travel will be required from time to time. CWB has adopted a remote-first working model, where employees will work from their home office, servicing the client within their specified areas either remotely or in person. Minimum Community College/Polytechnic Diploma or Degree, with a preference for post-secondary studies in education, business, and/or welding related trades and technology

• Recognized Welder/Fitter and/or Welding Technologist diploma
• Welding education, teaching experience in the secondary and or post-secondary education sector.
• Project Management experience
• Work experience in industry in a welding or welding related position(s)
• Teaching experience
• Program and/or project management experience
• Possess practical welding skills and knowledge in order to communicate to students, educators and industry
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects concurrently, work within scheduled timeframes and set priorities to ensure deadlines are met
• This is a remote, work from home position

This position requires 25% of travel. Ability and commitment to travel across Canada is a significant requirement of this role. This is a remote, work from home position
This position requires 25% of travel. Ability and commitment to travel across Canada is a significant requirement of this role. The following qualifications are considered assets:

Bilingualism in English and French
The CWB Group is committed to providing accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.