Workforce Development Manager

The Workforce Development Manager will play a key role in advancing Paladin Canada’s workforce development strategy, with a focus on increasing meaningful employment and career opportunities for Indigenous and northern Saskatchewan residents.

The Workforce Development Manager reports directly to the Vice President, Community & External Relations and will be based out of our Saskatoon office. The role will work closely with Human Resources, project teams, Indigenous Nations, communities, educational institutions and other partners to identify workforce needs and develop practical approaches to employment readiness, training, apprenticeships and career development. The role will also support Paladin Canada’s workforce commitments under its Mutual Benefit Agreements and provide advice to leadership on workforce priorities, barriers and opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead workforce development strategies aligned with Paladin Canada’s workforce needs and Indigenous and northern participation priorities.
• Analyze workforce forecasts, labour market information, skills gaps and community input to identify needs, barriers, risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate and track workforce commitments under Paladin Canada’s Mutual Benefit Agreements with Indigenous Nations.
• Build partnerships with Indigenous Nations, northern communities, educational and training institutions, industry and government.
• Develop workforce pathways that support employment readiness, training, apprenticeships and youth career development based on employer and community needs.
• Establish measures and reporting to track workforce initiatives, participation and outcomes, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead cross-functional workforce projects and coordinate internal and external partners to deliver agreed outcomes.
• Identify workforce funding and partnership opportunities and support proposals for aligned training and employment initiatives.
• Provide analysis and recommendations to the VP, Community & External Relations on workforce priorities, investments, barriers and emerging issues.
• Represent Paladin Canada at community meetings, workforce committees, career events and industry forums, and incorporate partner feedback into workforce planning.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• University degree in workforce development, human resources, business, public policy, education, Indigenous Studies or a related field.
• 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in workforce development, employment and training initiatives, or Indigenous partnership development, preferably in the resource sector or northern Saskatchewan.
• Experience leading multi-partner strategies and projects, working with Indigenous Nations and northern communities, and aligning education and training with employer needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative and manage priorities in a self-directed environment.
• Experience using labour market information and performance measures to guide workforce initiatives.
• Strong strategic planning, research, labour market analysis and written briefing skills.
• Ability to translate workforce evidence and community input into practical recommendations and initiatives.
• Excellent relationship-building, facilitation, communication and consensus-building skills.
• Knowledge of resource-sector workforce needs, education and training systems, apprenticeship pathways and workforce funding programs relevant to northern Saskatchewan.
• Cultural awareness, an understanding of Indigenous history and community priorities, and a commitment to respectful partnerships and meaningful Indigenous and northern workforce participation.
• Strong project coordination, performance measurement and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel year-round throughout Saskatchewan, with an emphasis on northern Saskatchewan.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and annual incentive program
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and dental coverage, a health spending account, and an RRSP matching program
• Opportunity to grow your career with a growing company as we advance a major Saskatchewan mining project
• Collaborative, supportive, and safety-focused culture where your contributions are valued
• Contribute to the development of one of Saskatchewan's future mining operations

Equal Employment Opportunity
Paladin is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workplace that reflects the diversity of our communities. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, and LGBTQIA2S+ individuals.