Training Coordinator

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Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. As part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, we are proud to provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and others who want to contribute to the safety and well-being of Nova Scotians. Recognized with the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Partnership, CNS is committed to delivering high-quality services while creating a workplace where our people…

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Commissionaires Nova Scotia (CNS) is the province’s leading provider of security, safety, training, and identification services. As part of the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires, we are proud to provide meaningful employment opportunities for veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP, their families, and others who want to contribute to the safety and well-being of Nova Scotians. Recognized with the 2025 Canadian Outstanding Security Performance Award (OSPA) for Outstanding Partnership, CNS is committed to delivering high-quality services while creating a workplace where our people can build meaningful and rewarding careers. We are currently seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Training Coordinator to join our team. This role is responsible for coordinating internal and external training programs, maintaining accurate training records, and supporting the scheduling and administration of training activities. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring our employees have the training and qualifications needed to succeed in their roles while supporting the continued growth of CNS's training services. WHAT WE OFFER At CNS, we want our employees to build careers they are proud of. We offer a supportive workplace, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to contribute to an organization with a strong social mandate. Depending on the position and employment status, CNS employees may be eligible for: Competitive compensation Comprehensive health and dental benefits RRSP/TFSA matching program Vacation and sick leave Paid training and professional development opportunities Education assistance and scholarship opportunities Opportunities for career growth and advancement The opportunity to build a meaningful career with a national organization committed to serving those who have served Training Administration Facilitate the organization and scheduling of internal and external courses offered by CNS Create and maintain an annual training schedule as directed by the Training & Development Manager Liaise with other service providers of training as required Act as the first point-of-contact for people attending courses Promote the training program through collaborative relationships across all of CNS Support Regional/District and Site Managers/Supervisors to ensure that their staff are working towards training requirement compliance, including but not limited to CNS courses: First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, WHMIS, Use of Force and Persons with Security Responsibilities Support the instructors in ensuring that online training credentials and evaluation forms are accurately created and logged, maintaining detailed records using CNS’s HR platform (BambooHR), as well as MS Office Suite Support the instructors in completing and distributing training certificates Liaise with instructors to communicate organizational needs/areas requiring support Liaise with the financial team to enable external clients to pay for courses (through invoices and other methods) Create/approve training shifts for Commissionaires to allow them to be paid for their training Collate and communicate CNS training feedback to the Training & Development Manager Act as the Training & Development Manager as required Facilitation Occasionally instruct CNS-specific course materials (with additional training provided if necessary) Continually improve CNS’s training course offering, including reviews of current course content/curriculum and developing new training resources Occasional travel is required for training, exercises, or coordination meetings. Education and Knowledge i. Education: (Minimum Required): University degree (business preferred) or an acceptable equivalent of education and experience. ii. Certifications: (If applicable): Be able to complete a successful criminal records check; hold a valid Nova Scotia Driver's License, and have access to a reliable vehicle OR access to reliable means of transportation; Be able to apply for and obtain a Government of Canada reliability level security clearance iii. Skills and Abilities: (Minimum Required) • Able to communicate effectively in English (the ability to work in both official languages would be considered an asset) • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills • Superior project management skills • Able to work effectively over various mediums (i.e. in-person, virtual, offsite) • Able to work effectively as part of a team • Able to successfully adapt to changing priorities • Superior attention to detail in creating, organizing and managing robust recordkeeping databases • Ability to effectively deliver course material in an instructional capacity, as required iv. Professional/Technical Knowledge: • Experience as a Training Coordinator would be considered an asset • Experience with a modern Learning Management System (LMS) or applications, with focus on adult learning • Background/experience in Business Administration • Minimum of two (2) years of experience in an administration role • A solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, Word etc.) Ready to Join Us? Our goal is to create an inclusive, diverse workplace representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. At Commissionaires we support, value, and respect the different views, cultures and experiences of our employees, clients, business partners and community members. We welcome applicants that identify as Indigenous/Aboriginals, or African Nova Scotians and/or Other Racially Visible Persons, or Persons with Disabilities, or Persons who identify in the 2SLGBTQ+ community or others who reflect the diversity of Nova Scotian communities. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your cover letter or during the application process. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

Listed skills

• collaborative · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• management · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• as part of a team · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• scheduling · Preferred
• Reliable · Preferred

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