Employment Services Manager - Apprenticeship - Saskatoon

Job summary

Lead the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Indigenous apprenticeship and employment programs across Saskatchewan, overseeing objectives, budgets, performance, reporting, and program launches. Build partnerships with employers, training institutions, government, Indigenous organizations, and other stakeholders; guide staff; support recruitment and funding activities; and represent the organization at relevant events.

Job details

Jobs Employment Services Manager – Apprenticeship – Saskatoon Location Type Posting Date Closing Date Saskatoon Full Time Oct 16, 2026 Nov 1, 2026 The GDI Training & Employment, a Division Of Gabriel Dumont Institute Of Native Studies And Applied Research, Invites Applications For The Following Position Employment Services Manager – Apprenticeship Comp Code 2603 200S Nov 1 Responsibilities: The Employment Services Manager – Apprenticeship will provide strategic, operational, and program leadership for GDI Training & Employment’s Indigenous apprenticeship initiatives throughout Saskatchewan. Reporting to the Director of GDI Training & Employment, the position will lead the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of apprenticeship and employment programming. This will include establishing program vision, priorities, operational frameworks, service delivery models, policies, procedures, and program supports. The Manager will oversee project objectives, targets, budgets, performance, reporting, and deliverables; lead the roll out of new programs and initiatives. The position will provide training, orientation, and ongoing guidance to managers and staff. The Manager will also develop and maintain strategic relationships with employers, industry, training institutions, government, Indigenous organizations, and other partners; support client and employer recruitment; supervise and coach program staff; monitor labour market trends and program outcomes; contribute to funding proposals, reports, and partnership agreements; and represent GDI at relevant meetings, committees, and community and industry events. Other related duties may be assigned by the Director. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Education, Social Sciences, or a related field, along with a minimum of two years of supervisory or management experience. Applicants with 2-years post-secondary education or Journeypersons with project management and significant administration experience may be considered. Significant experience with the Saskatchewan apprenticeship and trades system, employment and training programming, and workforce development is required. The candidate should demonstrate experience in program development, project management, and the development of operational plans, policies, procedures, or service delivery models. Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and partnership-building skills are essential. Knowledge of Indigenous culture, the employment and training needs of Indigenous clients, and current Saskatchewan labour market trends is required. Experience with budgeting, financial monitoring, performance measurement, funder reporting, and federally or provincially funded programs is an asset. Remuneration: Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Term: November 2026 to March 31, 2029 (possibility of extension) Location: Saskatoon, Sask. Deadline for receipt of applications: November 1, 2026 Please quote comp code when submitting cover letter and resume to: Robbie Walliser 917 22nd Street West Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 0R9 Telephone: (306) 657-2264 Email: jobs@gdins.org The Gabriel Dumont Institute has authority from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission permission to hire affirmatively. Please self-identify if you are Métis. Only applicants short listed will be contacted. Apply Now Back to Jobs

What you’ll do

Lead the strategy, design, delivery, and continuous improvement of Indigenous apprenticeship and employment programs across Saskatchewan, overseeing objectives, budgets, performance, reporting, and program launches. Build partnerships with employers, training institutions, government, Indigenous organizations, and other stakeholders; guide staff; support recruitment and funding activities; and represent the organization at relevant events.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in business administration, commerce, education, social sciences, or a related field and at least two years of supervisory or management experience are sought; candidates with two years of post-secondary education or journeyperson status plus relevant project management and administrative experience may also be considered. Significant experience with Saskatchewan’s apprenticeship and trades system, employment and training programs, and workforce development is required, along with program development, project management, strong organizational and communication skills, partnership-building ability, and knowledge of Indigenous culture and labour market trends.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Benefits Package

Listed skills

• Problem solving · Preferred
• Budgeting · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Strategic Leadership
• Program Development
• Project Management
• Apprenticeship and Trades Systems
• Employment and Training Programming
• Workforce Development
• Operational Planning
• Budgeting
• Financial Monitoring
• Performance Measurement
• Funder Reporting
• Staff Supervision and Coaching
• Partnership Building
• Communication
• Problem-Solving
• Labour Market Analysis

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Education
• Trades
• Social Services

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