Volunteer and Competition Coordinator

About Us

Skills Ontario is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting careers in skilled trades and technologies to Ontario youth through a variety of programs and competitions across the province.

We are looking to add a new member to our current team. Our employees enjoy a casual work environment, flexible schedules, and a real opportunity to make a difference. Some administrative tasks may be completed from home.

Skills Ontario is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our organization and is an equal opportunity employer. Representation throughout all programs is essential to Skills Ontario. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

As the Volunteer and Competition Coordinator
, you will play a role in supporting the successful planning and delivery of the Skills Ontario Competition and related competition programs. Reporting to the Competition Manager, this position bridges event and volunteer coordination with administrative support, ensuring smooth operations, clear communication, and positive engagement with our volunteers, partners, and stakeholders.

This is a newly created role; however, the majority of the responsibilities are already well-established within the department and are now being transitioned to this position to allow for more dedicated focus, structure, and growth. While some elements, such as the enhanced volunteer program, will involve new processes and improvements, much of the work is already in place and/or started and will benefit from increased attention, formal documentation, and the development of new ideas to expand existing initiatives.

The Competition Department is a collaborative, fast-paced team that relies on strong communication, trust, and adaptability. We work closely to deliver high-quality events, support one another through demanding periods, and maintain a positive, solutions-focused environment. We value professionalism, teamwork, and resilience, and we’re looking for individuals who thrive in a dynamic setting and contribute to a cohesive, supportive team culture.

Hybrid work model

• Remote: virtually from home office
• In-person:
• October to January: 1 day per week
• February: 1 to 2 days per week
• March: 2 to 3+ days per week
• April: 4 to 5 days per week
• May: most of month (events/ prep)
• Summer: 1 to 2 weeks
• Schedule and on-site location are flexible and determined by department

• Liaise with volunteers and stakeholders; review and update contest floor plans with contractor and documentation; coordinate translation as needed.
• Gather contest-specific requirements, quotes, and materials; secure in-kind donations.
• Serve as liaison to Technical Committee members for 15–20 assigned contests.
• Recruit and onboard new Technical Committee Chairs and judges as required.
• Coordinate competition and contest ordering (e.g., consumables, tools, fencing, tents, bleachers, water trailers/jugs).
• Support administrative duties including document updates, contest scopes, etc.
• Serve as backup to the Competition Registration Coordinator for working knowledge and occasional utilization of the CRM, Jotform, and related platforms.
• Work in partnership with the Competition Registration Coordinator for Results Night.
• Maintain select distribution lists for purchased, owned, and in-kind materials/equipment.
• Attend occasional in-person meetings, typically held in the evenings or weekends, with potential overnight stay required. Additionally, staff the competition 1.5 weeks onsite in Toronto, with overnight stay required.
• Act as tear-down lead and work in collaboration with others.
• Meet contractors onsite as required.
• Arrange and drive the rental van to transport office and sensitive supplies between offices and venues for events (first and last event days typically Waterloo or Toronto).
• Coordinate post-event digital distribution of certificates.

• Develop and launch the volunteer program creating new documents, training tools, and templates derived through the Volunteer Canada project, in coordination with the Director.
• Maintain and communicate…