Senior Manager, Training & Trades Center

What You’ll Do

• Work with Senior Managers to develop frameworks, strategies, and policies for the division.
• Monitor industry and labour‑market trends and recommend strategic adjustments.
• Create 1‑year and multi‑year work plans for the Training & Trades Centre (TTC), presenting to Council as required.
• Oversee annual rollout of work plans to ensure alignment with goals, budgets, and funding requirements.
• Manage multi‑year operating budgets, funding agreements, service contracts, and financial reporting.
• Work with the Director and Finance teams on budget amendments and ongoing variance reviews.
• Lead strategic planning, policy development, and continuous improvement for TTC programming.
• Ensure programs meet Federal, Provincial, and private funding standards and guidelines.
• Build strong working relationships with MST ISETS, Squamish Nation Trades & Training Society, partners, and stakeholders.
• Contribute collaboratively to the broader Education, Employment & Training team.
• Develop productive relationships with business leaders, government partners, regional organizations, and First Nations communities.
• Seek new funding opportunities and develop proposals to expand programming and services.
• Support departmental goals through collaborative initiatives and duties as required.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business Administration, Human Resources, or a related field.
• Ongoing professional development may be required in areas such as program management, adult learning, conflict resolution, budgeting, and staff supervision.
• 4–5 years of experience across multiple areas including program administration, staff supervision, employment or adult education training programs, and budget management.
• Minimum 6 years of experience supervising six or more staff.
• Experience managing large operational budgets.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with MS Office and large-scale databases; JD Edwards experience is an asset.
• Experience in a First Nations environment is preferred.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and influencing skills
• Organized, resourceful, and adept at managing competing priorities.
• Team-oriented with a positive, engaging leadership style.

Why Work With Us

• Impactful Work – Be part of a team dedicated to serving the community through Na estétx̱ w sḵwálwen cht (Trust), Na estitkw sḵwálwen cht (Security), Na esḵw’úḵw’ulh sḵwálwen cht (Purpose) and Na eslhílhkw’is sḵwálwen cht (Belonging)
• Professional Growth – We invest in our people with training, mentorship, and career development 
• Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw Values – Be part of an organization that values Úxwumixw (community/peoples), snew̓íyelh (guiding through teachings), wenáxws (respect) and inclusivity.

As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources – our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we foster an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.

Salary: $94,000 - $141,000

Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We are committed to providing a fair and equitable package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.

Benefits: We offer extended medical and dental, pension matching, supplementary savings, and a professional development budget.