Job Description

The Dumont Technical Institute, a division of Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:

Program Coordinator 1 - Special Projects

Competition Code: 2603 200S Jan 19

Responsibilities:

The Program Coordinator - Special Projects will assist with the coordination, delivery, and administration of education and employment services to Metis clients throughout Saskatchewan through our OYATEKI Partnership. Will maintain ongoing relationships with DTI and Provincial Correctional Facilities, by conducting visits to correctional facilities and coordinating programs for multi-barriered individuals. Under the supervision of the Director of Dumont Technical Institute or designate, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for developing, implementing and administering education and employment programs; creating/monitoring budgets and work plans; ensuring base standards are met in the management of all clients; monitoring services/delivery for Metis clients; managing partnerships; liaising with public, private, government and other stakeholder agencies; supervising and managing staff following GDI policies/SGEU Collective Agreement; create resources to support client success in programs; participating in regional labour market needs assessment processes; and other duties as assigned by the Director/designate. Travel within the Province is a requisite of the position.

Qualifications:

The candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Commerce, Social Sciences, Education, Human Resources or another related field; 2 years project and/or government program management; ability to work cooperatively with staff and other agencies; have high interpersonal skills, flexibility and decision-making skills; have good communication; and workload management skills. Extensive understanding of Metis culture; and an excellent understanding of current labour market issues and trends in Saskatchewan.

Remuneration: Competitive Salary & Benefits package

Term: February 2026 - June 30, 2026 (Possibility of renewal)

Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Deadline for receipt of applications: January 19, 2026

Please quote comp code when submitting resume and references to:

Robbie Walliser

917 22nd Street West

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 0R9

Telephone: (306) 657-2264

Email: jobs@gdins.org

Gabriel Dumont Institute has authority from the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission to hire affirmatively.

Please state in your cover letter if you are Metis.

Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.