Program Coordinator 1 - Special Projects - Saskatoon or Prince Albert

Gabriel Dumont Institute; Prince Albert, Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Saskatchewan-based educational institute is seeking a Program Coordinator 1 for Special Projects. The role supports the delivery of employment and training services for Métis clients across Saskatchewan. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant project management experience, flexibility, strong interpersonal skills, and an understanding of Métis culture and labour market trends. Competitive salary and benefits are offered for the term February 2026 – June 30, 2026, with possible renewal.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Qualifications

• 2 years of project and/or government program management experience.
• Extensive understanding of Métis culture and current Saskatchewan labour market issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination, delivery, and administration of employment and training services to Métis clients.
• Develop, implement, and administer education and employment programs.
• Manage partnerships and supervise staff following GDI policies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Workload management skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Commerce, Social Sciences, Education, Human Resources or related field

Job description

Program Coordinator 1 – Special Projects – Saskatoon or Prince Albert

Saskatoon, Prince Albert Full Time Jan 9, 2026 Jan 19, 2026

The Dumont Technical Institute, a division of Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:

Competition Code: 2603 200SP Jan 19

Responsibilities: The Program Coordinator – Special Projects will assist with the coordination, delivery, and administration of employment and training services to Métis clients throughout Saskatchewan through our OYATEKI Partnership. Will maintain ongoing relationships with DTI and Provincial Correctional Facilities, by conducting visits to correctional facilities and coordinating programs for multi-barriered individuals. Under the supervision of the Director of Dumont Technical Institute or designate, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing and administering education and employment programs; creating/monitoring budgets and work plans; ensuring base standards are met in the management of all clients; monitoring services/delivery for Métis clients; managing partnerships; liaising with public, private, government and other stakeholder agencies; supervising and managing staff following GDI policies/SGEU Collective Agreement; create resources to support client success in programs; participating in regional labour market needs assessment processes; and other duties as assigned by the Director/designate. Travel within the Province is a requisite of the position.

Qualifications: The candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Commerce, Social Sciences, Education, Human Resources or another related field; 2 years project and/or government program management; ability to work cooperatively with staff and other agencies; have high interpersonal skills, flexibility and decision-making skills; have good communication; and workload management skills. Extensive understanding of Métis culture; and an excellent understanding of current labour market issues and trends in Saskatchewan.

Remuneration: Competitive Salary & Benefits package
Term: February 2026 – June 30, 2026 (Possibility of renewal)
Location: Saskatoon or Prince Albert, Saskatchewan
Deadline for receipt of applications: January 19, 2026

Please quote comp code when submitting resume and references to:

Gabriel Dumont Institute has authority from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.
Please state in your cover letter if you are Métis.
Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.

GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province.