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PROJECT MANAGER PATHWAYS FORWARD INITIATIVE Job Description for 18-Month Contract Position LOCATION: Sault Ste. Marie Office location to be confirmed. While this role is primarily community-based, we recognize the value of flexibility and may consider remote or hybrid arrangements for the right candidate, where appropriate. HEAD OFFICE: Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle, 274 Highway 49, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, ON, K0K 1X0. REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Immediate supervisor with overall authority to the Executive Director, Aboriginal Labour Force Development Circle. SUMMARY: This contract position provides leadership and oversight for the Pathways Forward project; a workforce initiative created for direct response to mass layoffs. These layoffs have had serious impacts on service delivery across Northern Ontario and represent a major loss to the Indigenous-led workforce in the region. The Project Manager is responsible for establishing the project office, managing a team of at least three Counsellors, an Administrative Assistant and coordinating a region-wide strategy to support displaced workers, engage community partners, and promote Indigenous-led workforce development opportunities. This role oversees all planning, implementation, reporting, training initiatives, supervision, and stakeholder engagement activities to ensure that culturally grounded, trauma-informed, and community-led approaches are upheld throughout the project. This description provides an overview of duties, roles, responsibilities, key qualifications, and conditions for the position. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITY Project Leadership & Management - Establish and manage the Pathways Forward project office and operational infrastructure. - Supervise, support relevant staff delivering frontline services. - Develop project workplans, timelines, staffing plans, and evaluation processes. - Ensure project activities uphold Indigenous cultural values, trauma-informed practice, and Indigenous Data Sovereignty. - Prepare and present regular updates to the Executive Director, ALFDC Board, and project partners as requested. Support for Displaced Workers - Oversee the development and delivery of individualized employment action plans for affected workers. - Ensure that Counsellors provide culturally relevant career counselling, mental health supports, and training referrals. - Coordinate partnerships for micro-credentials, certifications, and upskilling opportunities aligned with labour market needs. - Monitor client progress, training participation, and outcomes; ensure accurate documentation and reporting. Community Coordination & Partnerships - Establish and coordinate a working team consisting of relevant Indigenous partners and associates under this project, training institutions, employment agencies, and service organizations. - Facilitate collaborative planning to respond to the workforce impacts of the mass layoffs. - Support community engagement activities, relationship development, and inter-agency collaboration. - Work with First Nations communities and organizations to ensure culturally safe delivery and alignment with local priorities. Employer Engagement & Workforce Development - Build and maintain working relationships with employers across Northern Ontario. - Identify employer hiring needs and support creation of culturally safe pathways to re-employment for displaced workers. - Coordinate wage subsidies, job matching, placement opportunities, and employer education on Indigenous workplace inclusion. - Align training and retraining with high-demand sectors such as health care, education, social services, construction, and environmental stewardship. Reporting, Administration & Compliance - Maintain accurate project records, statistics, and reports in accordance with ALFDC policies and funding requirements and prepare reports as required. - Monitor project budgets, expenditures, and resources; follow ALFDC financial processes. - Ensure confidentiality, privacy, and secure data management at all times. - Prepare briefing notes, proposals, presentations, and written/verbal reports as required. - Oversee risk management, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities. Other Duties - Attend ALFDC meetings, community events, and external briefings as required. - Liaise respectfully and effectively with ALFDC staff, Board, LDMs, First Nations communities, councils, and external partners. - Other duties related to the position as required. KEY QUALIFICATIONS - Postsecondary education in Project Management, Social Services, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. - Minimum 35 years of experience in project management, community program delivery, or workforce development. - Experience supervising staff, managing teams, and overseeing complex projects. - Experience working with Indigenous communities, organizations, and leadership. - Knowledge of issues related to Indigenous workforce development, Indigenous child welfare contexts, and the impacts of mass layoffs. - Experience supporting workers in transition, accessing training, and navigating employment programs. - Understanding of traumainformed approaches, culturally safe service delivery, and Indigenous knowledge systems. - Strong communication skills (written and oral) and ability to represent ALFDC in community and partnership settings. - Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fastpaced environment. - Proficiency in MS Office, data management, email management, virtual meeting platforms, and project documentation. - Always maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural integrity. CONDITIONS - Must be able to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required. - Travel throughout Northern Ontario (Sault Ste. Marie to Sudbury) will be required; overnight travel may occur. - Valid drivers license is required; clean drivers abstract preferred. - Criminal Record Check is required. - Manual dexterity to operate computers, phones, photocopiers, and other office equipment; ability to sit for extended periods. - Must report back regularly to the Executive Director and keep ALFDC apprised of all project activities, developments, and concerns. - Abusive or inappropriate behaviour (written, verbal, or nonverbal) will result in immediate termination of contract. - Expenditures must receive prior approval and other receipts and financial documentation must be submitted with appropriate approvals. WAGE: $40 an hour. DEADLINE TO APPLY: January 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm noon. Please send cover letter with your resume to Alex Graham at [email protected]. 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