Workforce Development Coordinator

Socket.dev; Regina; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Thyssen Mining is seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator to design, build, and implement a modern workforce development model. Based in Regina, SK, you will collaborate with leaders to strengthen employee capability and leadership effectiveness across the organization.

You will manage learning systems, design career pathways, and coordinate succession planning while delivering workshops and developing development metrics to support long-term workforce sustainability.

Qualifications

• A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Organizational Development, or related field.
• Five+ years of progressive experience in Learning and Development, Workforce Development, or HR.
• Experience in mining or heavy industry is a plus.
• Certifications such as CPTD, PMP, Prosci are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain competency frameworks for key roles.
• Create career pathways and development roadmaps.
• Coordinate succession planning and workforce planning.
• Administer LMS and learning platforms.
• Design and deliver workshops and training programs.
• Gather data and prepare reports for leadership.
• Partner with leaders to identify development needs.

Skills

Competency frameworks

Career pathways

Succession planning

Leadership development

Mentorship programs

Coaching programs

Learning systems

Data analysis

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

HR degree or diploma

Tools

LMS administration

LinkedIn Learning

Data dashboards

Job description

At Thyssen Mining, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. As our organization continues to grow across North America, we are investing in a comprehensive workforce development strategy focused on onboarding, leadership development, mentorship, technical competency, career progression, succession planning, and knowledge transfer.

This is not a traditional training coordinator role.

We are currently seeking a Workforce Development Coordinator to help design, build, and implement the systems, programs, and processes that support employee growth from their first day with Thyssen Mining through every stage of their career. This position offers the opportunity to help shape a best-in-class workforce development model within the mining industry.

Position Summary

Reporting to the General Manager, Training & Workforce Development, the Workforce Development Coordinator will support the development, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of workforce development initiatives across the organization. This position is based out of our head office in Regina, SK.

Working closely with operational leaders, project teams, Human Resources, and senior leadership, you will help build programs and systems that strengthen employee capability, leadership effectiveness, organizational performance, and long-term workforce sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

Workforce Development & Organizational Capability

• Support the development and maintenance of competency frameworks for key organizational roles.
• Assist in creating career pathways and employee development roadmaps.
• Coordinate succession planning initiatives and support workforce planning activities.
• Identify capability gaps and recommend practical development solutions.
• Assist with the ongoing development of the Thyssen University learning model.

Leadership Development

• Coordinate leadership development programs across all organizational levels.
• Support onboarding and development for supervisors, superintendents, managers, and emerging leaders.
• Administer mentorship and coaching programs.
• Coordinate leadership assessments and development tools.
• Assist in creating leadership learning pathways and curriculum.

Learning Systems & Technology

• Administer and optimize learning management systems (LMS).
• Coordinate digital learning initiatives, including LinkedIn Learning and other platforms.
• Maintain competency tracking systems, development records, and training databases.
• Develop dashboards, reports, and workforce development metrics.
• Monitor learning participation, program effectiveness, and organizational development trends.

Program Design & Implementation

• Develop learning resources, development tools, and program materials.
• Coordinate internal and external training activities.
• Facilitate workshops and development sessions as required.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Maintain training governance, documentation standards, and learning records.

Project & Stakeholder Management

• Manage multiple workforce development initiatives simultaneously.
• Develop implementation plans, schedules, timelines, and budgets.
• Coordinate activities across departments and project sites.
• Partner with operational leaders to identify workforce development needs.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

Education

A degree or diploma in Human Resources, Organizational Development, Adult Education, Business Administration, Education, or a related discipline. An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered.

Experience

A minimum of five years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Learning and Development
• Workforce Development
• Organizational Development
• Human Resources Development
• Leadership Development
• Talent Management

Demonstrated Capabilities

• Program design and implementation.
• Project management and coordination.
• Stakeholder engagement and relationship building.
• Learning systems and technology platforms.
• Data analysis, reporting dashboards, and development metrics.
• Developing recommendations based on organizational needs and performance data.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in mining, construction, heavy industrial operations, or skilled trades environments is considered an asset. Additional experience in workforce planning, competency framework development, leadership development, mentorship program design, or change management would also be valued.

Professional certifications such as CPHR, CPTD, PMP, Prosci Change Management, Adult Education, or Organizational Development certifications are considered strong assets.

Who You Are

You are a builder who enjoys turning ideas into practical systems, programs, and processes that create meaningful organizational impact. You are equally comfortable collaborating with site leadership, facilitating workshops, developing competency frameworks, analyzing workforce data, or presenting recommendations to senior management.

You are organized, proactive, collaborative, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a strategic, long-term perspective. Most importantly, you are passionate about helping people grow, develop, and succeed.

Why Join Thyssen Mining?

• Build impactful programs from the ground up.
• Influence leadership development across the organization.
• Create lasting development opportunities for employees.
• Help establish a modern workforce development framework that supports future growth.
• Work directly with leaders who are committed to investing in people and organizational capability.

Compensation will be based on qualifications and experience. Thyssen Mining offers a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development and career growth.

Thyssen Mining is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.