Division Manager of , Training, and Social Development

Position Summary

Seabird Island is committed to a compassionate, client-centered approach to support the community’semployment, training, skill development, career planning, and income assistance needs. Grounded in First Nations values and principles, this role recognizes that clients are at the heart of our work and strives toprovide culturally relevant and empowering services.

Reporting to the Director of Education, the Division Manager of Employment, Training, and Social Development oversees programs that connect individuals with meaningful employment, educational opportunities, and skills development. They lead initiatives supporting pre-employment training, workshops,employment support services, and income assistance, while ensuring cultural safety, dignity, and respect inevery interaction. The Division Manager also strengthens partnerships, finds funding opportunities, andcreates pathways for stable, long-term employment and self-sufficiency for the community.

This is a one-year Full-Time Term Contract with an end date of March 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension.

What You'll Do

Leadership and Program Oversight:

• Lead, mentor, and support a team of professionals, promoting a collaborative and respectful work environment. Provide overall leadership to direct reports, including:
  • Authorizing leaves, time-offs, and ensuring coverage.
  • Work planning, scheduling, payroll processing, and assessment of staffing needs.
  • Hiring, staff development, coaching, and mentoring.
  • Conducting regular performance reviews and providing constructive feedback.
  • Promoting shared team goals and collaboration.
  • Conflict resolution, discipline, and termination recommendations.
• Provide ongoing training and professional development opportunities that incorporate First Nationsperspectives and practices.
• Provide general oversight of the day-to-day operations of Employment Services and Income Assistance and support the development and implementation of exemplary client services.
• Ensure all programs reflect community values and cultural teachings.
• Build systems for client satisfaction, feedback, and continuous service improvement.
• Collaborate with other departments to address internal barriers to accessing work opportunities,student placements, post-secondary placements, etc.
• Develop reports, surveys, and recommendations to enhance program effectiveness.
• Coordinate service delivery and ensure all contractual obligations and deliverables are achieved forthe programs.

Employment and Skills Development:

• Develop and oversee pre-employment training, skills development, and job readiness workshops.
• Oversee employment support, including resume development, interview preparation, and employment coaching.
• Coordinate work opportunities, summer employment, post-secondary employment, co-opplacements, internships, labour pool, and other related opportunities.
• Seek funding opportunities, promote employment initiatives within the community, and foster relationships with external organizations and stakeholders.
• Organize certifications programs for clients.
• Connect community members with post-secondary funding and educational opportunities throughcollaboration with other Education team members.
• Develop and assist with the delivery of implementation strategies for the program delivery models.

Income Assistance and Community Support:

• Oversee income assistance programs with care, empathy, and cultural understanding.
• Manage the operation of the community food bank and other support services.
• Assist clients in creating individual development plans to achieve long-term self-sufficiency.
• Support clients in accessing training, post-secondary education, career advancement opportunities and employment opportunities.
• Ensure accurate completion of income assistance paperwork and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Strengthen relationships within Seabird Island, local employers, educational institutions, and community partners to ensure successful employment programs.
• Advocate for the community’s employment and training needs through collaborative partnerships.
• Work closely with managers supervising employment program participants to address…