Program Coordinator

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.

The University of New Brunswick employs more than 3,200 full- and part-time staff, including faculty, support staff and students. UNB values people and we have proudly been named as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2026 and one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers for 2025.

UNB is situated on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik and Mi'kmaq peoples along the banks of the beautiful and bountiful Wolastoq river, a region recognized worldwide for its natural beauty. UNB is a comprehensive university with a long history of excellence in teaching and research.

WHY CHOOSE UNB?

UNB offers a large variety of benefits for employees, including a full pension, a minimum of three weeks of vacation annually, the Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and dental, life, and health insurance.

PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL STAFF UNION (PTSU)

This position is part of the PSAC, Local 60551 employee group and falls under the PTSU Collective Agreement.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

The University of New Brunswick and PSAC/PTSU Local 60551 are committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

We thank all who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.