Program Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Discover
The Opportunity
Fredericton, NB
Community and Social Services
Entry Level
Full-time
$46,251 - $57,812 / year
Competition Number: #147-25.26
Benefits Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Aid
Wellness Programs
Closing Date: February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
THE MCKENNA INSTITUTE The McKenna Institute is a connector and catalyst across business, academia and government to foster a globally competitive digital economy and progressive digital society. Its mandate is to accelerate talent and ideas to enable every New Brunswick community to thrive in a digital economy.
The Crabtree Community Digital Ambassador program is designed to connect UNB students with their local communities, empowering them to improve and deliver digital literacy and digital skills training to businesses, stakeholders, and citizens to drive economic growth and development.
What We Offer Full-time | 1-year term | Fredericton | Hybrid UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes work-from-home options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $46,251- $57,812 per annum
YOUR FOCUS Reporting to the Strategic Program Director, the Program Coordinator will coordinate the implementation of this exciting initiative.
- Coordinate the Crabtree Digital Student Ambassador Program across NB rural communities.
- Develop recruitment marketing materials.
- Actively recruit students and provide information sessions.
- Prepare onboarding training modules for Ambassadors.
- Prepare workplan templates - with outreach approach.
- Support digital ambassadors with logistics, delivering training sessions to businesses, community centers, and organizations.
- Coordinate and assist students with organizing workshops and training sessions on topics such as basic computer skills, cybersecurity, digital transformation for SMEs, and online learning tools.
- Track program outcomes, gather feedback, and prepare reports on program impact.
- Coordinate outreach to Communities to promote the program.
- Assess the capacity and needs for each Community.
- Connect students with Community Partners (RSC, Economic Development agencies, Chambers).
What You Bring
- A bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. Business, management, Marketing, Innovation).
- 1-2 years prior experience in a similar position involving project coordination of program delivery, ideally within an innovation, or industry-focused environment.
Additional Strengths
- Exceptional organization and project management skills - ability to prioritize tasks while completing documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - with attention to detail ensuring accuracy in reports, compliance and logistics
- Experience with community engagement and project coordination.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with office software and basic project management tools.
- Must have ability to travel. Occasional travel required.
About University of New Brunswick
The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity is a comprehensive multidisciplinary training, research and development, and entrepreneurial unit that draws on the expertise of researchers in the social sciences, business, computer science, engineering, law and science.
Program Coordinator
Top Benefits
About the role
Discover
The Opportunity
Fredericton, NB
Community and Social Services
Entry Level
Full-time
$46,251 - $57,812 / year
Competition Number: #147-25.26
Benefits Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Flexible Work
Pension plan
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Aid
Wellness Programs
Closing Date: February 17, 2026 at 4:00 PM
THE MCKENNA INSTITUTE The McKenna Institute is a connector and catalyst across business, academia and government to foster a globally competitive digital economy and progressive digital society. Its mandate is to accelerate talent and ideas to enable every New Brunswick community to thrive in a digital economy.
The Crabtree Community Digital Ambassador program is designed to connect UNB students with their local communities, empowering them to improve and deliver digital literacy and digital skills training to businesses, stakeholders, and citizens to drive economic growth and development.
What We Offer Full-time | 1-year term | Fredericton | Hybrid UNB is committed to ensuring employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance. As such, we are proud to support a hybrid work approach, which includes work-from-home options.
Standard Work Hours: Mon - Fri | 8:15 am - 4:30 pm | 36.25 hours per week
Salary Range: $46,251- $57,812 per annum
YOUR FOCUS Reporting to the Strategic Program Director, the Program Coordinator will coordinate the implementation of this exciting initiative.
- Coordinate the Crabtree Digital Student Ambassador Program across NB rural communities.
- Develop recruitment marketing materials.
- Actively recruit students and provide information sessions.
- Prepare onboarding training modules for Ambassadors.
- Prepare workplan templates - with outreach approach.
- Support digital ambassadors with logistics, delivering training sessions to businesses, community centers, and organizations.
- Coordinate and assist students with organizing workshops and training sessions on topics such as basic computer skills, cybersecurity, digital transformation for SMEs, and online learning tools.
- Track program outcomes, gather feedback, and prepare reports on program impact.
- Coordinate outreach to Communities to promote the program.
- Assess the capacity and needs for each Community.
- Connect students with Community Partners (RSC, Economic Development agencies, Chambers).
What You Bring
- A bachelor's degree in related field (e.g. Business, management, Marketing, Innovation).
- 1-2 years prior experience in a similar position involving project coordination of program delivery, ideally within an innovation, or industry-focused environment.
Additional Strengths
- Exceptional organization and project management skills - ability to prioritize tasks while completing documentation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills - with attention to detail ensuring accuracy in reports, compliance and logistics
- Experience with community engagement and project coordination.
- Technical Skills: Familiarity with office software and basic project management tools.
- Must have ability to travel. Occasional travel required.
About University of New Brunswick
The Canadian Institute for Cybersecurity is a comprehensive multidisciplinary training, research and development, and entrepreneurial unit that draws on the expertise of researchers in the social sciences, business, computer science, engineering, law and science.