WelcometoSSM · 10 hours ago
Project Manager – Pathways Forward Initiative
Force, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$40/hr - $40/hr
3+ years expWelcometoSSM is focused on supporting Indigenous workforce development in response to mass layoffs. The Project Manager will provide leadership for the Pathways Forward project, managing a team and coordinating strategies to support displaced workers and engage community partners.
Civic & Social Organization
Responsibilities
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
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
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
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
Post-secondary education in Project Management, Social Services, Human Resources, Indigenous Studies, Public Administration, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum 3–5 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 trauma-informed 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 fast-paced environment
Proficiency in MS Office, data management, email management, virtual meeting platforms, and project documentation
Always maintains confidentiality, professionalism, and cultural integrity
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 driver's 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 non-verbal) will result in immediate termination of contract
Expenditures must receive prior approval and other receipts and financial documentation must be submitted with appropriate approvals
Preferred
Indigenous Ancestry Preferred
Company
WelcometoSSM
Sault Ste. Marie defines work, life balance & affordability in a welcoming, urban setting with quick access to outdoor adventure.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase