Training Coordinator (Full-time Temporary)

Toronto, Ontario

Contract will be until March 31, 2025 (with possible extension) or until the next Ontario General Election

JOB SUMMARY

The New Democratic Party of Ontario requires a Training Coordinator as part of the Organization Team.

Reporting to the Director of Organization, this temporary full-time position will have the primary responsibility for ensuring that Ontario NDP campaigners across the province are trained on election tools like Populus, Mobilize, CallHub, Agnes and that users are provided with excellent support.

DUTIES

• Work with the Organize and Database Management Teams to provide tools training and support for activists from ridings across the province.

• Be the first point of contact for anyone needing help with our tools.

• Work with other departments to implement overall campaign organizational readiness objectives.

• Create support and documentation guides for our tools

• Manage and organize documentation sharing with staff and volunteers through Mobilize.

• Host regular training sessions for volunteers, move volunteers through the ladder of engagement to grow their skills.

• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Past experience using Populus, Agnes, CallHub and Mobilize.

• Active participation on at least two past NDP campaigns.

• Exceptional patience and the ability to motivate, encourage and work well with volunteers.

• Demonstrated experience doing individual and group training.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

• Excellent written skills and the ability to copy edit their own work.

• Demonstrated skills documenting program progress and preparing detailed reports.

• Ability to work with minimal oversight and prioritize their own projects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a full-time temporary position as per Article 5, Section 5.01.3(b), compensated as per Appendix IV of the ONDP Collective Agreement. The ONDP has an office at 2069 Lakeshore Blvd West. The successful applicant will be based in the GTA and may be required to work evenings and weekends.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES & PROCEDURE

Please submit an application including resume and cover letter by e-mail to the attention of Bailey Sargent at applications@ontariondp.ca. Please include the job title Candidate Search Administrative Assistant in the subject line.

The ONDP actively promotes employment equity. Women, Black, Indigenous, and racialized persons, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+, and anyone from equity seeking groups are strongly encouraged to apply for this position, and qualified applicants from these groups will be given preference. If you are a member of an equity-seeking group, you may choose to identify as such in your application.

In recognition of the time and labour involved in preparing for and attending an interview, the ONDP will financially compensate interviewees at a fixed rate of $75 per interview. In the event that a candidate is asked to prepare a presentation or assignment for an interview, the ONDP will financially compensate the candidate for that work at a rate equal to the hourly rate for the position, based on the number of hours the hiring committee believes the task should take.

We are committed to an environment that is barrier free. If you require accommodation at any stage during the hiring process, please do not hesitate to contact Bailey Sargent at bsargent@ontariondp.ca to arrange appropriate accommodation.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Application deadline is 5:00 pm (EST) Tuesday,January 7, 2025.

The Ontario NDP supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Aboriginal workers, LGBTQTS workers, young workers, Francophone workers, and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: This position is as per the Collective Agreement Article 5.01 (b) and Temporary Level B Campaign Organizer of the Collective Agreement. Salary starts at $49,070.24 prorated for the period of the contract.

Application Deadline 5:00 pm (EST) on Monday, January 20, 2025