Project Officer, Global Customized Training and Consulting

at  Niagara College Canada

Located in the heart of the Niagara Region – just minutes from one of the world’s most well-known tourism destinations – Niagara College offers more than 130 innovative programs between our campuses in Welland and Niagara-on-the-Lake. Since opening its doors in 1967, Niagara College has grown to become a leader in education and training and one of the most enterprising colleges in Canada.
Applications are invited for the position of Project Officer, Global Customized Training & Consulting in the Global Customized Training and Consulting Division, located at the Niagara Corporate Business Centre - NCBC. The starting hourly rate is $31.05 (Pay Band F - $31.05/hr to $35.99/hr) for a 35-hour work week. Additional hours may be required as necessary.
Reporting to the Manager, Global Customized Training & Consulting, the successful candidate will assist in supporting projects that provide exceptional educational experiences through global customized training contracts. This role involves supporting the acquisition and management of international contracts, including institutional partnerships, global capacity-building projects, technical assistance projects, and overseas program delivery.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3-year diploma or degree in arts, science, business, or education, ideally with coursework in international studies, international development, science, political or social sciences, environmental studies, or similar field of study.
• Significant experience in research and report writing.
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary and multicultural team environment.
• Significant experience in consulting or training activities/global development practices in tertiary education institutions.
• Knowledge of international protocols followed by tertiary education institutions.
• Experience working with diverse clients in a multicultural setting.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Outlook), Zoom, Salesforce, and knowledge of cloud software (Oracle, Canva, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational, project management, and reporting skills.
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities in a changing environment.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with experience handling confidential information
  This position is open to internal employees and external applicants. External applicants will not be reviewed until all eligible internal employees have been considered. Internal employees are those classified as full-time permanent within the Full-Time Support Staff bargaining unit, regular part-time (RPT) employees who have completed probation, and Appendix D employees with six consecutive months of Appendix D service with the College at the time of posting.
  We also provide a balance of on-campus and remote work through our recently introduced Remote Work Policy. As a place-based organization all positions will involve some degree of on campus work.
  The Position Description Form is available for review from Human Resources during the posting period. Please contact humres@niagaracollege.ca to request a copy.
  If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education (original transcripts/credentials).
  Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to determine the Canadian educational equivalence. This evaluation must support the educational requirements for the position as a condition of employment. For further information, visit: World Education Services http://www.wes.org/ca/.
  While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Niagara College is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all qualified individuals who feel they can further enhance campus diversity and equity efforts.
  If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.

• Assist Project Managers in writing proposals for Canadian and international agencies and institutions.
• Help enhance the International’s information management system for project management, proposal writing, and training resources.
• Prepare technical, narrative, and financial reports for internal and external audiences, including clients and funders.
• Coordinate with outsourced vendors and clients to meet project deadlines.
• Provide ongoing administrative support and expertise, and support Project Managers in monitoring administrative program deadlines.
• Assist with logistics for incoming students and coordinate with other college departments.
• Coordinate visiting delegations, follow appropriate protocols, and liaise with host-country experts to determine and comply with legal requirements.
• Develop communication tools such as web copy, social media content, reports, presentations, case studies, and marketing materials.
• Manage database entry and maintenance.
• Support financial reporting processes, including timesheet reporting, financial reconciliation, budget preparation, and monitoring.
• Works with the Global Customized Training & Consulting team in supporting financial reporting processes, including timesheet reporting, and reconciliation, gathering data for budget preparation, and monitoring.
• Perform other related duties as required.