mna

Assistant Manager - North Region

Edmonton, Alberta · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 13 days ago

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About the role

The Otipemisiwak Métis Government is recruiting for an Assistant Manager - North Region for the Education, Training and Research department in Edmonton.
They will also assist the Regional Manager in reviewing quality assurance of client and financial databases.
The Assistant Manager will also assist the Regional Manager to meet strategic goals, objectives, and targets derived from the Education, Training and Research department and Annual Operational Plan.

Assist the Regional Manager in implementing regional work plans for the fiscal year which aligns with and supports the organizations strategic goals.
Collaborate with the regional team to determine what labour market projects should be implemented.
Collaborate with the regional team to complete a monthly report consisting of MTE/PSE activities, roll up of client tracking, statistics related to targets, projects activity, updated local Labour Market Information (LMI), and community relationships and employer partnerships developed.
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to write and prepare clear, concise documents such as contracts, proposals, reports, and other correspondence.
Strong interpersonal skills and a proven track record of building collaborative partnerships with a variety of internal and external shareholders.
Demonstrated ability to lead and retain teams, including coaching, mentoring, and supporting staff in a collaborative and accountable work environment.
The opportunity to work for the Otipemisiwak Métis Government under its newly ratified Constitution and be an instrumental part of the largest Indigenous Government in Canada as it rapidly grows and develops.

Ability to work a regular schedule of 8:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday.
Ability to work evenings and weekends, as required.
Ability to travel throughout Alberta, as required.
Minimum 5 year's experience in a similar role, with a minimum 3 year's experience leading a team of direct reports.
Experience of the operations of employment service delivery.
Experience in budgeting, financial forecasting, and reporting.
Knowledge of Métis culture and barriers to sustainable employment, and of challenges and socio and economic factors facing indigenous individuals, particularly Métis.
Experience working within an Indigenous or non-profit organization is a strong asset.
Post-secondary education in Business, Management, Social Sciences, or related field.
Other Requirements:
Reliable transportation to and from the office.
Submission of a clear Police Information Check.

Strong understanding of labour market occupations, trends, short and long-term economic and employment outlook.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Strong management ability including problem solving, planning, coordinating, organization, and time-management skills.
Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment and be adaptable and flexible to changing priorities.
Strong cultural and political sensitivity and awareness.
Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive and private information with tact and discretion.
One(1) Full Time (40 hours/week), One Year Contract (with possibility of extension)

The Assistant Manager will also assist the Regional Manager to meet strategic goals, objectives, and targets derived from the Education, Training and Research department and Annual Operational Plan.

Meaningful work in a fun and supportive work environment.
A comprehensive benefit package.
Generous time off policies.
Provide quality assurance on training requests and assessments by providing feedback to Advisors on issues identified on MTE/PSE (Post Secondary Education) file assessments.

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