Program Team Leader, Training & Trades Centre at Squamish Nation

District of North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

87500.0

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Staff Supervision, Program Budget Management, Workflow Management, Coaching, Mentoring, Administrative Leadership, Reporting, Data Tracking, Client Information Maintenance, Interpersonal Skills, Time Management, Organization, Multi-tasking, Policy Adherence, Workplace Health And Safety Compliance

Industry

Government Relations Services

Description

PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER CLOSES: Open Until Filled BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL! Join the Sts’its’áp’new̓as Employment and Future Skills Department as the Program Team Leader, Training & Trades Centre (TTC), where you will support members in strengthening their skills, independence, and future employment opportunities. Rooted in snew̓íyelh (teachings) and wenáxws (respect), this role contributes to empowering Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw members through culturally grounded training programs, career pathways, and community‑aligned learning opportunities. As the Team Leader, you will oversee daily operations of the Training & Trades Centre, supervise staff, support major program budgets, and ensure streamlined administration of training programs tied to member employment readiness. Your leadership helps advance community prosperity by supporting education, training access, and long‑term career outcomes. WHAT YOU’LL DO * Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the Training & Trades Centre, including workflow management and supervision of a 5‑person team. * Track, monitor, and support TTC program budgets ($300,000–$1.5M), ensuring spending aligns with funding requirements. * Assist with interim, quarterly, and year‑end reporting, including statistical tracking related to TTC services, programs, and student activity. * Ensure accurate entry and maintenance of client information in the Employment & Training database. * Establish work priorities, assign tasks, and support administrative workflow to meet program and reporting deadlines. * Provide coaching, mentoring, and daily supervision to TTC staff, including performance monitoring and workload review. * Respond to inquiries, requests, and complex complaints with tact, diplomacy, and professionalism. * Maintain accurate records, protect confidentiality, and ensure adherence to policy, procedures, and funding requirements. * Develop and support TTC communications and marketing materials to promote programs and services. * Build effective working relationships with other divisions, external partners, and stakeholders. * Ensure staff compliance with workplace health and safety procedures, safe work practices, and organizational policies. * Contribute collaboratively to department goals and perform additional duties as required. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR * Diploma in Career Counselling, Business, Communications, Marketing, Office Administration, or a related field; equivalent combinations considered. * 4–5 years (with Diploma) or 5–7 years (with Certificate) of experience in staff supervision, program coordination, training delivery, and administrative leadership. * Ability to manage program budgets, reporting, data tracking, and program administration. * Strong leadership skills, including mentoring, coaching, and supervision of staff. * Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and comfort working with large database systems; JD Edwards experience is an asset. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with an adaptable, professional style. * High emotional intelligence, patience, integrity, and ability to maintain composure under pressure. * Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. * Strong time‑management, organization, and multi‑tasking abilities. * Experience working in a First Nations environment is preferred. * Valid BC Class 4 or 5 Driver’s Licence (Class 7N may be considered) and reliable vehicle access. * Ability to travel and work evenings/weekends as required. 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: $62,500 - $87,500 Candidates are typically offered compensation between the beginning to the midpoint of the range. We [https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=231d694d-cd50-4fb7-82a6-dd0773e68b38&ccId=9200976969580_2⟨=en_CA&selectedMenuKey=CareerCenter&jobId=525291]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.

Responsibilities

The Program Team Leader will oversee the daily operations of the Training & Trades Centre, including managing workflow and supervising a five-person team, while also tracking and supporting program budgets up to $1.5M.