Senior Manager, Training & Trades Center
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PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
##Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join the Sts'its'áp'new̓as Employment & Future Skills Division as the Senior Manager, Training & Trades Centre. In this senior leadership role, you will guide a dedicated team in delivering high-impact adult education, training, and employment programs for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw members. Rooted insnew̓íyelh(teachings) andwenáxws(respect), your work will help advance community prosperity by supporting lifelong learning, employment readiness, and workforce empowerment.
You will oversee strategic program planning, staff leadership, budget management, and funding relationships, while fostering strong partnerships with governments, industry, and training stakeholders. Your leadership will directly strengthen pathways for members to reach their educational and employment goals.
##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.
About SQUAMISH NATION
THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.
The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.
The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.
The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.
The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:
Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.
In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.
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Senior Manager, Training & Trades Center
Top Benefits
About the role
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
##Be Part of Something Meaningful!
Join the Sts'its'áp'new̓as Employment & Future Skills Division as the Senior Manager, Training & Trades Centre. In this senior leadership role, you will guide a dedicated team in delivering high-impact adult education, training, and employment programs for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw members. Rooted insnew̓íyelh(teachings) andwenáxws(respect), your work will help advance community prosperity by supporting lifelong learning, employment readiness, and workforce empowerment.
You will oversee strategic program planning, staff leadership, budget management, and funding relationships, while fostering strong partnerships with governments, industry, and training stakeholders. Your leadership will directly strengthen pathways for members to reach their educational and employment goals.
##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.
About SQUAMISH NATION
THE NATION TODAY The Squamish Nation is a vibrant and dynamic Coast Salish Nation, with a strong culture, rich history and bright future.
The Squamish Nation has existed and prospered within our traditional territory since time immemorial. We are Coast Salish people. Our language is the Squamish language. Our society is, and always has been, organized and sophisticated, with complex laws and rules governing all forms of social relations, economic rights and relations with other First Nations. We have never ceded or surrendered title to our lands, rights to our resources or the power to make decisions within our territory.
The modern era of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw was declared on July 23, 1923 through the “Prayer of Amalgamation.” This was the result of eight years of discussion, planning and a legal agreement signed by the 16 Skwxwú7mesh Chiefs. This document was the instrument to declare that the traditional governance of Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw, our People and lands, is still in place. The hard working Squamish Nation people of the time laid the groundwork for the growth and development of the society we enjoy today.
The Skwxwú7mesh stelmexw (Squamish People) continue to reside in the area now described as the lower Mainland of British Columbia. The largest proportion of Squamish Nation members reside on several urban reserves in the city of Vancouver, North and West Vancouver and the municipality of Squamish, B.C.
The Nation’s population is scattered among nine communities stretching from North Vancouver to the northern area of Howe Sound. Over 60% of the more than 3,600 Squamish Nation members live on-reserve and membership is determined by guidelines set out in the Squamish Nation Membership Code.
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY The Squamish Nation is a leader in the field of First Nations economic development. The Squamish Nation’s sources of revenue are taxation, leases and Squamish-owned businesses, such as:
Mosquito Creek Marina Lynnwood Marina North Vancouver Smoke Shop at Mosquito Creek Squamish Valley Gas LP Superstore Gas Bar, North Vancouver Capilano River RV Park, West Vancouver Northwest Squamish Forestry LP The Park Royal Shopping Centre, International Plaza, and Greater Vancouver Storage Sewage Plant, are a few examples of existing tenants on Squamish Nation lands.
In addition to revenue generated from existing leases and businesses, the Squamish Nation plans to develop various parcels of lands, including proposed developments at Seymour, Capilano, Kitsilano, Chekwelp and Stawamus. Proceeds from new developments will support ongoing programs and services for Squamish Nation membership, as well as acquire new lands, provide infrastructure, and provide finance options for member housing.
TREATY NEGOTIATIONS From the time of the arrival of the first Europeans in the Lower Mainland area, the Squamish Nation has asserted our right to the land and resources in the territories that we have inhabited for thousands of years.
The Squamish Nation is seeking a resolution for the long outstanding claim to our traditional territories. Squamish Nation’s Statement of Intent to negotiate was accepted by the British Columbia Treaty Commission December, 1993. This is the first of six stages of the British Columbia Treaty Commission’s process. Presently, Squamish Nation is in the third stage of the process.