Application Restrictions: For Internal Candidates Only Job Type: Support Staff (CUPE) Posting In Effect From: 10/7/2026 Closing Application Date: 24/7/2026 Closing Date for Internal CUPE Applicants: 24/7/2026 Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing date for internal CUPE applicants and may continue until the position is filled. Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4:00 PM on the closing date for internal CUPE applicants for their Seniority to be recognized. Applications received after the closing date for internal CUPE applicants will be considered alongside external applicants. Employment Type: Full Time Support Type: Auxiliary (Over 4 Months) Anticipated Start Date: 30/7/2026 Position End Date (If Applicable): 29/7/2027 Schedule: Varied Schedule Description: This position requires some evening and weekend work. Note: The hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements. Duties TRU Trades and Technology Women in Trades Training Office Coordinator develops and implements activities, programs and events which provide support, networking opportunities, and capacity building for female apprentices and alumni. This position will also provide administrative and secretarial support to the department and chairperson by screening visitors and students and providing information and responding to general inquiries; screening incoming communication, determining priorities in order to meet the needs and requirements of assigned area; and handling sensitive material. Major Duties & Responsibilities Coordinate and implement the TRU RBC Women in Trades Training Program. Develop and implement training and support to student groups. Actively participates in all TRU Women in Trades Training events. Mentor and counsel students on employment skills and academic opportunities. Provides advice and support to the School of Trades and Technology for attraction, recruitment and retention activities. Coordinates trades related activities and workshops. Deliver employment workshops to student groups. Creates and maintains divisional/department social media and web platforms required to engage relevant stakeholders including students, alumni, employers, TRU faculty and staff. Plans, coordinates, and liaises with stakeholders on a variety of events, projects, and social media/advertising campaigns within the strategic goals set out by the division/department. Assists in the design, development, and delivery of such events/campaigns via the use of web based tools and print materials. Actively promote activities through verbal presentations, written and electronic means and by liaising with TRU and its external communities. Monitor budget and expenses. Submit reports on activities. Reports To Manager, Industry & Contract Training Manager, Program Delivery Qualifications Education Two year post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Event Management (or equivalent). Experience Three years related events experience, including experience with event management, workshop facilitation, writing communication and promotional materials, web page development and design, updating information for the web and for social media. Skills, Knowledge or Abilities Related to the Job Ability to plan, coordinate and present workshops and verbal presentations. Demonstrated experience in marketing and internal/external communications, and social media. Ability to work independently and with a committee. Demonstrated awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures and community. Advanced organizational skills. Proven computer skills including intermediate word processing and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Social Media and web content management systems. Advanced interpersonal skills. Advanced written and oral communication skills. Familiar with trades sector industry groups. Detail and deadline oriented, with ability to work both independently and as a team player. Ability to coordinate, plan and organize multiple projects. Working Conditions Working in close proximity with students and staff in the office and in public settings. Ability to lift weights up to 5 kg. Sitting at a desk for long periods of time. Salary The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists. Pay Band: $29.21 - $32.45 (CUPE Grade 07 (90% - 100%)) Location Kamloops, BC, Canada (Primary) Number of Hires Needed: 1 Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University → School of Trades and Technology → Trades, Continuing Studies Diversity and Inclusion Commitment Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Additional Information To learn more about Thompson Rivers University or living in Kamloops or Williams Lake, please visit the Careers website. External candidates invited to interview will be required to bring a copy of their transcripts to the interview. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Interdisciplinoxy

Application Restrictions: For Internal Candidates Only
Job Type: Support Staff (CUPE)
Posting In Effect From: 10/7/2026
Closing Application Date: 24/7/2026
Closing Date for Internal CUPE Applicants: 24/7/2026

Applications will be reviewed commencing the closing date for internal CUPE applicants and may continue until the position is filled.

Internal CUPE applicants must submit their application by 4:00 PM on the closing date for internal CUPE applicants for their Seniority to be recognized. Applications received after the closing date for internal CUPE applicants will be considered alongside external applicants.

Employment Type: Full Time
Support Type: Auxiliary (Over 4 Months)
Anticipated Start Date: 30/7/2026
Position End Date (If Applicable): 29/7/2027

Schedule: Varied

Schedule Description: This position requires some evening and weekend work.

Note: The hours of work are subject to change depending upon departmental requirements.

Duties

TRU Trades and Technology Women in Trades Training Office Coordinator develops and implements activities, programs and events which provide support, networking opportunities, and capacity building for female apprentices and alumni. This position will also provide administrative and secretarial support to the department and chairperson by screening visitors and students and providing information and responding to general inquiries; screening incoming communication, determining priorities in order to meet the needs and requirements of assigned area; and handling sensitive material.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

Coordinate and implement the TRU RBC Women in Trades Training Program.
Develop and implement training and support to student groups.
Actively participates in all TRU Women in Trades Training events.
Mentor and counsel students on employment skills and academic opportunities.
Provides advice and support to the School of Trades and Technology for attraction, recruitment and retention activities.
Coordinates trades related activities and workshops.
Deliver employment workshops to student groups.
Creates and maintains divisional/department social media and web platforms required to engage relevant stakeholders including students, alumni, employers, TRU faculty and staff.
Plans, coordinates, and liaises with stakeholders on a variety of events, projects, and social media/advertising campaigns within the strategic goals set out by the division/department.
Assists in the design, development, and delivery of such events/campaigns via the use of web based tools and print materials.
Actively promote activities through verbal presentations, written and electronic means and by liaising with TRU and its external communities.
Monitor budget and expenses.
Submit reports on activities.

Reports To

Manager, Industry & Contract Training
Manager, Program Delivery

Qualifications

Education

Two year post-secondary diploma in Business Administration or Event Management (or equivalent).

Experience

Three years related events experience, including experience with event management, workshop facilitation, writing communication and promotional materials, web page development and design, updating information for the web and for social media.

Skills, Knowledge or Abilities Related to the Job

Ability to plan, coordinate and present workshops and verbal presentations.
Demonstrated experience in marketing and internal/external communications, and social media.
Ability to work independently and with a committee.
Demonstrated awareness and acceptance of diverse cultures and community.
Advanced organizational skills.
Proven computer skills including intermediate word processing and familiarity with Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Social Media and web content management systems.
Advanced interpersonal skills.
Advanced written and oral communication skills.
Familiar with trades sector industry groups.
Detail and deadline oriented, with ability to work both independently and as a team player.
Ability to coordinate, plan and organize multiple projects.

Working Conditions

Working in close proximity with students and staff in the office and in public settings.
Ability to lift weights up to 5 kg.
Sitting at a desk for long periods of time.

Salary

The salary for the above position is determined by the Collective Agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4879, as it presently exists.

Pay Band: $29.21 - $32.45 (CUPE Grade 07 (90% - 100%))

Location

Kamloops, BC, Canada (Primary)

Number of Hires Needed: 1

Organizational Unit: Thompson Rivers University → School of Trades and Technology → Trades, Continuing Studies

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment

Thompson Rivers University is strongly committed to hiring based on merit with a focus on fostering diversity of thought within our community. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff, our faculty and its scholarship including, but not limited to, women, Indigenous, Black and People of Colour, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Please note that all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, applications from Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.