Posting Date: December 12, 2024
Location: 55 Metcalfe Street, Suite 300, Ottawa, Ontario
Job Type: Full-Time Term Position (2 year)
Application Submission Date: January 13, 2025
About the role
Working with a diverse team of volunteers, regulators, and staff, the Specialist, Qualifications develops, sustains, and supports initiatives that enable effective delivery of the Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board (CEQB) portfolio. This role entails a dynamic combination of research, policy development, volunteer management, and interest holder management. Ultimately the high-quality, timely work of the Qualifications team contributes to good engineering practice in Canada and a more fair and inclusive profession.
Key Responsibilities
- Assists the Manager, Qualifications in managing the committees and working groups of the CEQB, in order to support the development of guidelines, research papers, and admissions supports.
- Oversees consultation processes for CEQB products, supporting strong interest holder relationships and reliable delivery of consultations.
- Collaborates on communications initiatives to ensure that Qualifications products reach target audiences in a timely and meaningful way.
- Delivers the CEQB volunteer management program, which includes nomination processes, onboarding and orientation, and continual improvements.
- Supports on vendor management processes, including RFP development and vendor relationship management.
- Provides research and recommendations, such as environmental scans and surveys, to inform policy recommendations on Qualifications projects and initiatives.
- Identifies and initiates improvements to CEQB processes and documentation, collaborating with others to resolve issues and challenges.
Education and Experience Requirements
Education
- Graduate from a recognized University, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience
- A minimum of three (3) years of experience involving a combination of policy research and analysis, interest holder management, consultation, and/or volunteer management.
- A track record of working effectively with diverse staff, volunteers, clients, and the public.
- Proven ability to collaborate on program management and provide strategic, evidence-based recommendations to support multi-year policy projects.
- Proven success in providing collaborative, constructive client support, while prioritizing a complex variety of responsibilities and duties.
Key Competencies
- Experience in managing processes and developing materials to support complex, high-stakes board and committee meetings.
- Familiarity with project management principles, practices, and tools, with a track record of delivering projects on time and on budget.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Desirable
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office 365 Business, SharePoint, and Microsoft Teams.
- Understanding of EDI principles, especially as they pertain to a STEM profession.
- Experience working in a professional association or not-for-profit organization.
Language
- Proficiency in English is required. Proficiency in French is an asset.
About our working conditions
This is a full-time two-year term position that is based out of our Ottawa head office.
There is a requirement to work a minimum of (3) three days/week in the office for the first (3) three months of employment and to occasionally work weekends and evenings. This position may require occasional travel within Canada.
About our hiring practices
Engineers Canada is committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Please advise us if you require special accommodation. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.
About our benefits
A National Capital Regions Top Employer since 2017, Engineers Canada provides a generous compensation and benefits program.
- Company events
- Flexible hours
- Extended Health care
- Dental care
- Vision care
- Employee Assistance Program
- Life insurance
How to apply
Please click on Apply to submit a cover letter and resume, by January 13, 2025. If you have any difficulties with your online application, please contact us at shobana.bhatnagar@engineerscanada.ca
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