Training Manager

One New Position

Contract Full Time

Salary Range: $ 101,567.05 - $137,414.25

Are you a Training Manager looking to build on your strong track record of leading and delivering culturally grounded training initiatives focused on First Nations mental wellness and addictions, while strengthening community capacities, fostering meaningful relationships, and making a positive difference in the lives of First Nations people within a collaborative, strengths-based environment?

If so, let’s talk!

Organization Description

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation is a national non-profit organization serving First Nations in Mental Wellness. Our mandate is set by 3 frameworks:

1. Honouring Our Strengths: A Renewed Framework to Address Substance Use Issues Among First Nations in Canada
2. Indigenous Wellness Framework
3. First Nations Mental Wellness Continuum

Our core stakeholders are First Nations communities and the network of First Nations adult and youth treatment centres. To support the mandate, Thunderbird has two office locations, one based in a First Nations community in southwestern Ontario, and the other in the city of London, Ontario. This position is based out of the Delaware Nation office, near the village of Bothwell.

Your opportunity

• The Training and Education Manager is responsible for the implementation of the Training and Education work plan and training objectives that support Thunderbird’s mandate and strategic priorities.
• The Training and Education Manager also provides leadership for the coordination of all training initiatives, assigned training projects, stakeholder engagement, and the continuous improvement of training deliverables.
• You will work on a team with others like yourself who are dedicated to work which has real value and meaning in the lives of others.
• You will apply all your experience, skills, talents, and passion for the benefit of others while learning from the expertise of your wellness focused team.
• You will enjoy the satisfaction that comes from knowing that your work is much more than just a job.

As the Thunderbird Partnership Foundation Training Manager, you will

• Provide leadership to the Training & Education team, ensuring alignment with Thunderbird Partnership Foundation’s mission, values, and organizational priorities
• Lead a large team of training and education staff and oversee related functions, systems, and administration, including employee relations
• Ensure the ongoing development of the Training & Education programs, including the Train the Trainer program and Community of Practice,
• Oversee curriculum review and updating with attention to stakeholder evaluation of training courses
• Ensure a foundation of Indigenous Knowledge is used in the planning and design of training methodology and delivery and including the development of curriculum and knowledge exchange resources for training programs.
• Monitor emerging training needs among the First Nations community workforce to deliver responsive training.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to ensure a coordinated response to support a comprehensive continuum of mental wellness training programs
• Actively participate in Thunderbird initiatives including knowledge translation efforts and support dialogue on Indigenous mental wellness & health research, action and policy developments.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive training plans that identify, project objectives, deliverables, activities, resources, timelines, responsibilities, resources and budgets
• Monitor the training and education workplan from initiation to completion
• Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify resources needed
• Oversee the development of standard operating procedures to support development of training resources and training delivery
• Oversee the development of training curriculum, reference library resources, certification and evaluation procedures, multimedia visual aids, and other educational materials.
• Ensure the training team members have the information, resources and support required to complete assigned activities
• Compile data and analyze past and current year training requirements to prepare budgets and justify resources needed
• Maintain effective administrative structures, reporting systems, records management practices, and service delivery processes that support organizational priorities, funding requirements, and operational excellence.
• Monitor the use of digital tools, data systems, and reporting technologies to enhance the training team’s effectiveness, communication, evaluation, and decision-making
• Provide guidance to the training team and promote accountability for achieving training goals and objectives
• Coordinate meetings involving staff, partners, stakeholders, subject-matter experts, Knowledge keepers, and other identified participants
• Develop and maintain positive, respectful, and trust-based relationships with First Nations communities, Knowledge Keepers, governments, organizations, partners, and stakeholders
• Support the identification of funding opportunities relevant to training, knowledge exchange, and organizational priorities

You bring

• PhD or Masters degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized University in Education, Health, Social Work, and a minimum of one (5) year’s work experience in a Training and Education Environment

Or

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from a recognized university combined with significant relevant experience may be considered.

Other requirements include

• Ability to manage external and internal resources;
• Proven experience in creating, managing, and executing project work plans;
• excellent writing skills in English and the ability to communicate clearly.
• hands on experience with MS Office.
• proficiency in using Zoom and other platforms as required for hosting online meetings and events.
• experience working with First Nations, or an Indigenous organization.
• fluency in a First Nations language (this is considered an asset).
• knowledge of First Nations culture and customs including natural healing.
• excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• the ability to function autonomously with minimal supervision, to be flexible and adaptable to change.
• a high level of professionalism and ability to always maintain confidentiality.
• a strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
• organizational, time-management and multitask skills with the ability to work on multiple assignments in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• demonstrated success in working collaboratively with staff, volunteers, board members and stakeholders.
• public speaking and presentation skills along with community engagement and networking.
• ability to network and build strong working relationships.
• ability to travel and access worksites not accessible by public transit.

Additionally, all employees of Thunderbird Partnership Foundation must adhere to a strict confidentiality policy and will be required to sign an Oath of Confidentiality and observe the Code of Ethics Policy.

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation (NNAPF)
22361 Austin Line

Bothwell, ON N0P 1C0

211 Adelaide St S,

London, ON N5Z 3K7

Closing date: Open until filled.

We value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace and are committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Thunderbird Partnership Foundation does not support the use of AI within information creation and knowledge sharing, this aligns with the values of the organization. Please refrain from the use of AI when creating assignments and other information requested throughout our recruitment process.

To request a full job description, please contact: Christine Correa [email protected]