Manager, Workforce & Community Training Initiatives (Permanent, Full-Time)

Socket.dev; Richmond; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Pension contributions

Lifestyle Spending Account

Extensive Extended Health and Dental

Job summary

SkilledTradesBC is seeking a Manager of Workforce & Community Training Initiatives to lead workforce training programs and funding initiatives across BC. You will align projects with provincial priorities, advance Indigenous equity and ensure apprenticeships progress through funded efforts.

The role requires collaboration with government, industry and providers, tight budget oversight, and a focus on accessibility and impact for diverse communities.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business, Education or related field.
• PM, Indigenous Studies, EDI experience preferred; trades program knowledge valued.
• 5+ years supervising teams.
• 5+ years of funding agreement management including budgeting and financial management.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, operation and continuous improvement of workforce training initiatives and funded programs.
• Develop Indigenous and equity programming aligned with strategic priorities.
• Ensure participation translates into registered apprenticeships and completions.
• Manage strategic relationships with training providers, industry and government.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Education

Post-secondary in Business / Education / Careers / Indigenous Studies / EDI

Trades certification / Project management experience

Job description

Join SkilledTradesBC and be part of a highly engaged organization that is named one of BC’s Top Employers and certified Great Place to Work!

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are currently looking for one (1) Manager, Workforce & Community Training Initiatives for a permanent full-time role.

Working under the direction of the Director, Training Investment and Delivery, this role serves as the primary bridge betweenSkilledTradesBC'straining investment function and the communities, industries, and partners trades training serves. The role works in close complement to the Manager, Training Investment, ensuring that trainingprogramplanning anddeliveryisaligned with provincial workforce prioritiesand calibrated with theneeds ofequitycommunitiesand IndigenousPeoples.

The Manager, Workforce and Community Training Initiatives is responsible for ensuring funding initiatives and programs are responsive to economic needs and challenges of key sectors while focused on supporting British Columbians to access training and progress and complete apprenticeships. The Manager oversees project teams delivering the Workforce Readiness Initiative (WRI), which funds projects to modernize and expand training capacity and support apprentices’ success; along with initiatives and funded programs supporting Indigenous Peoples and equity-deserving communities through the Community Based Training (CBT) and Workforce Development Agreement (WDA) programs. Through ongoing engagement with training providers, Indigenous partners, community organizations, industry and government, the Manager ensures diverse perspectives, priorities, and community needs are reflected in training investment planning and program strategies.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

Workforce and Community Training Initiatives and Teams:

• Managesthe planning,operationand continuous improvement of workforce training and development initiatives and project-based funding programs, including thoseunder theWorkforce Readiness Initiative(WRI), to ensure that provincial training investment strategy is calibratedand responsiveto theneeds of BC’s key economic sectors and communities.
• Works with the Director, Training Investment todevelopIndigenous and equity programmingalignedwithstrategicpriorities andintegrated withprovincial training investmentplanning,monitoringandmanagementactivities,monitoringprogram deliverables andoutcomes.
• Ensures Indigenous and equity programming is delivered as part of a unified, holistic provincial trades training strategy, and that participation in said programming translates into registered apprenticeships and completions.
• Manages strategic relationships to support the development of initiatives, project implementation and related program outcomes.
• Provides advice, issue resolution and program expertise to internal and external stakeholders.
• Works with the Director, Training Investment and Delivery and their management team to identify emerging gaps, opportunities for continuous improvement in the training system and/or in current programs.
• Responsible for tracking and reporting on initiatives and monitoring program performance to support the development of recommendations or changes to meet SkilledTradesBC objectives
• Manages all related departmental budgets and ensures financial accountability across funded projects and agreements with third party training providers.
• Manages the Indigenous & Equity Programs teams in the delivery of the Community Based Training (CBT) and Workforce Development Agreement (WDA) Programs
• Works closely with the Director, Truth and Reconciliation, and other leaders and departments to build and maintain relationships with First Nations, Metis and Inuit communities and Indigenous organizations, including ISET agreement holders.
• Manages all externally funded WDA programs, currently focused to equity deserving groups and Indigenous peoples
• Works collaboratively with the Ministry of Post Secondary Education and Future Skills on the management of WDA program deliverables under the Ministry’s Letter of Expectation
• Works to manage and continuously improve programs, including fiscal operational planning to ensure program effectiveness and accessibility, processes and execution of planned activities

Projects Management and Support:

• Leads the implementation of projects and initiatives that supportSkilledTradesBC’scorporate goals and workforce development priorities
• IdentifiesbarriersimpactingIndigenous peoples, equity-deserving groups and apprentices and develops strategies to address barriers to improve participation,accessand outcomes in the skilled trades.
• Collaborates with internal staff, government representatives and external stakeholders to ensure current information including labour market and other data to develop, implement and evaluate strategic programs and initiatives.
• Supports research and analysis activities to inform program development, policy decisions, and continuous improvement.

Promotion:

• Supports the promotion of SkilledTradesBC’s Workforce and Community Training initiatives and Programs, including project-based funding initiatives.
• Attends conferences, workshops and other external meetings to represent SkilledTradesBC on matters of workforce and Community Training initiatives including Equity and Indigenous programs.

Stakeholder Relations:

• Leads and manages strategic partnership with external stakeholders to advance SkilledtradesBC’s Workforce Development priorities and initiatives and programs for Indigenous and equity-deserving communities.
• Oversees, builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders, partners and communities under the WRI and Indigenous and equity initiatives and programs, ensuring their perspectives, priorities and unique requirements are considered and incorporated into investment planning, program development and continuous improvement activities.
• Participates in meetings and acts as a key representative for SkilledTradesBC in fostering collaborative trusted relationships with employers, industry associations, training providers, equity deserving groups, Indigenous community and organizations, government partners and other stakeholders.
• Participates in joint initiatives with the Ministry of Advanced Education Skills and Training
• Leads a collaborative team which engages field staff with office-based teams to support Indigenous and equity programs and workforce development priorities across the province.

Team Leadership:

• Inspires and holds team members accountable for their contribution to the strategic goals of SkilledTradesBC the upholding of excellent customer service.
• Leads and provides overall direction to staff, including staff development and coaching.
• Builds an effective succession and development plan for the teams.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Post‑secondary education in Business, Education or Careers and/or related field in IndigenousStudies, and/orEquity, Diversity & Inclusion(EDI) Studies; demonstrated success working within SkilledTradesBC trades program is preferable; equivalent education and experience will be considered
• Project Management, Career Development, EDI and Indigenous Studies, and/or Trades Certificationis preferred

Management and Administration

• 5+ years of supervising teams
• 5+ years of program, stakeholder and/or project management experience, including proven ability to lead large projects with wide stakeholder impacts
• 5+ years of funding agreement management including budgeting and financial management experience
• Procurement development and evaluation experience

Relationship Management

• Experience working with multiple stakeholderswith diverse perspectives and prioritiesin complex environments
• Experience building andmaintainingrelationships with training providers and otherpartners, and community-basedorganizations, including working with diverse communities
• Experience in engaging with Indigenous communities and organizations
• Experience in speaking at public events andstakeholderand communitymeetings
• Work experience in labour marketand training foremployment programsis an asset
• Experience with employment services would be an asset

Additional Experience:

• Previousexperience working in careers related programs and/or services
• Previousexperience in trades or in-depth knowledge of trades programs
• Knowledge of SkilledTradesBC policies, initiatives, programs, trades, and program standards
• Understanding of target groups (e.gIndigenous peoples,women, youth, immigrants, Indigenous people, 2SLGBTQ+, persons with disabilities, people of colour

COMPENSATION

Salary Band F: $109,686 - $148,400

SkilledTradesBC offers a highly competitive benefits package and perks which include:

• Hybrid work schedule, flex days, and a 37.50-hour work week,
• Eligible for pension contributions,
• Lifestyle Spending Account, on-site gym,
• Extensive Extended Health and Dental Plans that are 100% employer paid.

SkilledTradesBC has partnered with Altis Recruitment to support our pre-screening process. As part of this process, you may be contacted by an Altis Recruitment representative.

Closing Date: Friday, August 28, 2026