New Boots Coordinator

Join Our Team and Inspire the Next Generation of Women+ in Skilled Trades

Are you looking for a great team environment where your work makes a real difference? Do you enjoy traveling throughout our beautiful province and inspiring girls and women+ to explore rewarding careers in the skilled trades?

If you're looking for a meaningful career with a collaborative team dedicated to creating opportunities and strengthening New Brunswick's skilled trades workforce, we'd love to hear from you.

About MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc.

MAP Strategic Workforce Services Inc. (MAPSWS) is a provincial non-profit organization committed to promoting careers in the skilled trades while fostering inclusive and welcoming workplaces across New Brunswick. Through our four provincial programs, NB-MAP, New Boots, First in Trades (FIT), and the Skilled Trades Exploration Program (STEP), we connect New Brunswickers with career opportunities, build strong industry partnerships, and support the growth of a diverse skilled trades workforce.

We are currently seeking a part-time New Boots Coordinator to join our team. Reporting to the Executive Director, the successful candidate will coordinate and deliver the New Boots: Progressing Women+ in Skilled Trades program throughout New Brunswick.

New Boots is a provincial initiative that encourages girls and women+ to explore careers in the skilled trades through hands-on activities, mentorship, networking, career exploration, and employer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and advocate for skilled trades career pathways to girls, women+, and youth throughout New Brunswick.
• Support the growth of the New Boots network by engaging participants, mentors, employers, and industry partners while connecting members with employment opportunities, hands-on workshops, networking events, and visits to post-secondary institutions.
• Deliver presentations and represent MAPSWS at career fairs, schools, conferences, industry events, and community organizations.
• Plan, coordinate, and facilitate hands-on skilled trades activities in schools across New Brunswick. This is a core responsibility of the position and requires extensive planning, regular travel, transporting program materials, setting up activities, and engaging with students throughout the province.
• Success in this role requires confidence working directly with youth, speaking in front of groups, and representing the organization throughout New Brunswick.
• Contribute to regular content creation and management of social media platforms (ie: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
• Develop, maintain, and strengthen relationships with government departments, employers, industry associations, unions, educational institutions, community organizations, and New Boots network members.
• Prepare quarterly reports and maintain accurate program documentation and records.
• Collaborate in the planning and delivery of MAPSWS events, including conferences, career fairs, workshops, school activities, networking events, and community outreach initiatives.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and MAPSWS team to support strategic initiatives and ensure the successful delivery of program objectives.
• Carry out other duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Applicants must clearly demonstrate how they meet the following qualifications:

• University degree, college diploma, Red Seal certification, or current apprenticeship in a designated skilled trade.
  • Preferred areas of study include Skilled Trades, Education, Social Sciences, Communications, Marketing, Career Development, or related disciplines.
• Valid Class 5 driver's license with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly throughout New Brunswick, including regular overnight travel.
• Ability to obtain a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Asset Qualifications

Preference may be given to candidates who possess one or more of the following:

• Bilingualism (English and French, both written and spoken).
• Knowledge of New Brunswick's skilled trades sector and apprenticeship system.
• Experience working with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives and/or Equity-Deserving Groups.
• Experience facilitating workshops, presentations, or educational programming.
• Experience building partnerships with industry, employers, educational institutions, government, or community organizations.

Core Competencies

Behavioural Competencies

• Planning and organization
• Effective communication
• Relationship building
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Problem solving
• Results orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration

Technical Competencies

• Project and event management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Public speaking and presentation skills
• Social media content creation and management

Why Join MAPSWS?

At MAP Strategic Workforce Services, you'll become part of a passionate team committed to creating opportunities for New Brunswickers and strengthening our skilled trades workforce.

We offer:

• Competitive salary of $50,000-$65,000, commensurate with education and experience
• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Flexible and remote work opportunities
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Meaningful work that makes a lasting impact across New Brunswick
• A strong commitment to work-life balance

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by August 23, 2026 to: [email protected]

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.