Training Coordinator (6 month contract with opportunity for extension)

Training Coordinator (6-month contract with opportunity for extension)

Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid)

Contract Term: March 23, 2026 – October 2, 2026

Compensation: $77,251 to $93,900 salary range annually, based on experience

36.25 hours per week, plus opportunity to opt in to OMERS Pension Plan and company benefit plan. Vacation is accrued at 1.25 days per month.

Application Deadline: February 27,2026

About the Role

The Municipal Finance Officers’ Association (MFOA) is a non-profit, member-based association providing training and policy services to municipal finance officers across Ontario. MFOA is seeking to fill a temporary Training Coordinator role (with the opportunity for extension).

The Training Coordinator plays a central role in supporting the planning, execution, and post-event wrap up of our annual flagship conference. The Training Coordinator will also provide support with webinars, workshops, livestreams, and other training events, including communications and facilitation support. Provide general administrative and organizational support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Trade Show / Exhibitor Coordination (approx. 25%): Coordinate exhibitor and trade show operations, serving as the primary contact, managing materials and registrations, maintaining accurate records, and supporting onsite logistics

Speaker Coordination (approx. 25%): Support speaker coordination, serving as the primary contact, by collecting and tracking materials, maintaining records, and ensuring timely completion of requirements

General Organizational Support (approx. 20%): Provide support with webinars, workshops, livestreams, and other training events, including communications and facilitation support. Provide general administrative and organizational support as needed.

Stakeholder Coordination (approx. 10%): Assist with logistics for volunteers, VIPs, sponsors, suppliers, and others, maintaining accurate stakeholder information

Conference Communications (approx. 10%): Prepare conference communications, including social media posts and email blasts

Conference Administration (approx. 10%): Support conference administration through proofreading, supply preparation, and onsite operational coordination

Other Requirements: Ability to travel to/from in-person workshops throughout Ontario with some overnights required. Have a valid Ontario driver’s license. Ability to lift 20-30 lbs.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements Education

• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Event Management, Learning & Development, Communications, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field
• Equivalent experience may be considered Experience
• 1-3 years of experience supporting events, conferences, training workshops and/or webinars
• Experience managing multiple stakeholders and deliverables
• 1–3 years of administrative or coordination experience

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Problem-solving skills in fast-moving environments

Preferred Qualifications

• Event management certifications or coursework
• Knowledge of adult learning principles as they relate to effective training coordination and facilitation
• Experience supporting large-scale or multi-day conferences
• Experience working with exhibitors, speakers, sponsors, or volunteers
• Strong technical aptitude
• Webinar, livestream, or workshop facilitation experience
• Social media management experience
• Interest in municipal or not-for-profit sectors

Work Schedule & Hybrid Requirements

• March – Sept 4: 50% virtual / 50% in-person (some overnights may be required, travel within Ontario)
• September 7 – 25: 100% in-person (required in-person attendance at the MFOA

Toronto office Sept 7-18, and at the 2026 Annual Conference at Blue Mountain

Resort week of Sept 21-25; travel, accommodations and meals covered)

• September 28 – October 2: 50% virtual / 50% in-person

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and resume to training@mfoa.on.ca by February 27, 2026. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.