Job Description

About ACCESS

ACCESS, the place to start building your future today. ACCESS delivers a unique and diverse assortment of labour market services and support frameworks, including education, training, employment advising, and financial assistance to members of the Urban Indigenous community. Our mission is to help individuals overcome barriers to successful employment. We develop strong partnerships with organizations and employers, understanding their employment needs and matching them to the needs of our trained and supported Indigenous clients, ensuring a successful outcome for both parties.

Our core values of Respect, Honour, Sharing and Kindness are active in our dynamic and supportive work environment. www.accessfutures.com

General Overview - Director of Trades

To support a smooth transition, we have a fantastic opportunity for the incoming director of trades as the onboarding includes an overlap period with the current incumbent. This time will allow for a sound knowledge transfer, and continuity of responsibilities as the incoming incumbent steps into the position. We are asking those interested in this position to please please provide a

cover letter AND a resume so we can better understand knowledge and experience as it relates to this position.

Reporting to the CEO, the

Director of Trades

?is accountable for the successful development, implementation, management and growth of the Trades Training and Apprentice Programs, with a mandate to provide?Indigenous individuals?with accredited industry recognized training leading to apprenticeship?certification.? ?Assumes key role for building and maintaining key industry, trade union, training institution and employer partnerships.

Leadership Competencies

Self-Leadership:

Demonstrates positive leader role modelling of behaviours that align with our Core Values. Builds self-awareness for continued development. Exudes clear communication skills. Demonstrates strong collaborative skills with staff, management, and partners. Accountable and achieves results.

People Leadership:

Advocates for quality service delivery ensuring clients receive the best experience. Builds trust through open lines of communication. Establishes clear expectations through regular and effective team and one on one meetings. Professionally navigates conflict. Fosters a pipeline of talent for the future through regular performance and career development conversations.

Strategic Leadership:

Decisions based on the annual strategic direction; mission, vision, values. Develops programs and services that supports our vision and strategy. Builds ACCESS brand awareness and networks in our surrounding community. Secures funding opportunities through strong proposals and community connections. Understands financial responsibilities and is held accountable to the CEO and Funders.

Primary Responsibilities

Leadership Team:

Contributes to the implementation of the strategic and long-range plans by providing ideas and expertise that supports the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Develops, conducts a risk analysis, sets timelines, and implements the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) Spearheads the development, revision, implementation and application of Trades policies and procedures with alignment to ACCESS's overall policy and procedure protocols Consistently demonstrates ACCESS management competencies Develops strategic plan, policies and procedures for Trades Department Understanding of how to utilize TRC and UNDRIP to benefit ACCESS programming

Program Leadership:

Increase the number of Indigenous Peoples entering into apprenticeship through outreach and marketing. Support Indigenous people to attain their red seal or qualification certification by providing wrap around supports throughout their apprenticeship Supports Indigenous Peoples to attain Certificates of Qualification or Red Seal Certification. Develop and implement?the program's?annual objectives, timelines and standards. Monitor and evaluate program?outcomes?according to?objectives, standards and contract?terms and within ACCESS mission and values. Assess and deliver Trades programming in alignment with current labour market information to better meet the needs of our clients and employer partners. Develop and review contracts with training institutes for presentation to the President and CEO Prepare reports on Trades Department for Service Canada and the and provide to the Director of Programs for amalgamation with all departments. Participates on ACCESS Marketing Committee to develop branding, maintain the website, produces marketing materials, and social media, both directly and through delegation to other staff.??Develop and coordinate the marketing of all upcoming Trades & Apprenticeship programs. Strong financial skills as required for planning, budgeting, allocating resources and monitoring funds. Pragmatic and sound financial judgement as it relates to financial responsibility. Provides oversight and direction to the Trades team for the recruitment and selection of trainees. Coordinate and schedule programs with other departments and training institutions. Hold staff accountable for maintaining?accurate and current?apprenticeship records?on the Trades Database, summaries, and Accountability Resource Management System (ARMS)

Partnerships and Funding:

Keep apprised of RFPs relevant to the Trades programs and develop tailored proposals. Write grants and proposals and identify/respond to new funding opportunities aligned with the program.?Provide activity reports for all funder groups according to the needs of the funder. Source, develop and maintain key relationships with funders, SkilledTrades BC and including industry leaders, executives,?and community leaders to broaden ACCESS' visibility, to?discuss potential partnerships, support and funding. Build partnerships with government, training institutes, employers, trades organizations, unions, and community groups to provide our clients with industry certified training and connections to employment. Maintain regular connection with primary/key partners, providing timely response to inquiries. Actively network for new partnership through participation on Indigenous committees and attending meetings with interested employers and funders to discuss funding for potential projects and employment for our clients. Participate in discussions, on industry committees, attending events, where such participation to maintain a voice and presence in the community.

Human Resources:

Manage the Trades department and staff by overseeing long-term and day-to-day planning and operations. Supports the human resources function including staff engagement, recruitment, hiring, training and development, evaluation and performance management, corrective action, and discipline. Facilitate team meetings and provide coaching, assistance and support to the team for complex and unique situations. Document informal staff conversations around performance, attendance, code of conduct etc, to identify patterns.

Qualifications, Skills and Requirements

Education:

Bachelors' Degree and/or Trades certification, with 5 years' progressive leadership experience in the Construction industry.

Solid?experience?leading a large complex department, developing budgets, building partnerships and managing a team. Solid knowledge and awareness?of the barriers faced by our urban Indigenous Peoples. Strong?strategic and?planning skills, able to build program systems, processes, procedures and controls. Strong ability to identify issues, develop contingency plans, and work through problems to maintain program stability and growth. Ability to apply due diligence and sound judgment for making complex decisions and solving problems. Professional written and verbal communication skills, including developing presentations and speaking to small and large audiences. Skillfully manage unique situations with diplomacy. Excellent ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with staff, partners, funders, institutions and other stakeholders. Solid human resource management knowledge and ability to lead, direct, evaluate and motivate staff and teams to fulfill ACCESS' mission. High proficiency in MS Office, with a strong ability to adapt to changing technology An excellent understanding of the apprenticeship system in British Columbia. Must have valid Class 5 Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle.
ACCESS is an equal opportunity employer committed to reflecting our diverse community and celebrating the differences that make us all individuals. As an Indigenous organization who serve Indigenous Peoples, preference will be given to a qualified candidates of

Indigenous ancestry.

We offer a team oriented working environment with great benefits including dental, group health and a pension plan. We are an

in-office/on-site

working environment.

As a team we gather twice a year for:

Two days of professional development typically in Whistler, BC. One wellness day to reconnect as a team
We also close our offices over Christmas to support quality time with family. If you are looking for a challenging role and want to make a difference in our community, please provide a

cover letter and resume

and tell us how you would add value!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $83,000.00-$86,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Dental care Employee assistance program Extended health care Paid time off Vision care
Application question(s):

All employees are required to undertake a criminal record with a vulnerable sector check. Do you have any concerns with this? Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a personal vehicle?
Experience:

Leadership: 5 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:

Trades certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person