OSTTC Operations Manager

Company: Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre (OSTTC)

Grand River Employment and Training Inc. (GRETI) is seeking an OSTTC Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the operations of the Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre.

The OSTTC Operations Manager shall possess the following skills: Resource & Fiscal Management, Creative & Analytical Thinking, Results Orientated, Critical Thinking, Leadership & Staff Management, Planning & Organizing. In addition to these skills, you must possess the following qualifications:

Qualifications:

• Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration & Governance or related administrative services field
• Five (5) to ten (10) years of work experience in a program management position, post secondary education, trades curriculum development

If you have desire to create an excellent, supportive, and efficient environment for education, tell us who you are by submitting the following:

1. Cover letter stating how you meet the demands of this position
2. Up to Date Resume highlighting your qualifications, and
3. Three (3) work related references (letters not required)

Please submit a covering letter and resume that demonstrates how you meet the requirements, GRETI cannot make assumptions about your education and experience. We thank all those who apply.

Applications must be submitted to: Human Resources, P.O. Box 69, 16 Sunrise Court, Ohsweken, Ontario N0A 1M0

Applications may also be faxed and emailed to (Fax) (519) 445-4777 or kristen@gretisn.org until 4:00 PM on February 6, 2025. 

GRETI is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you are contacted by GRETI regarding a job opportunity, please advise if you have any restrictions that need to be accommodated. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. Based on the need to provide professional services, only those applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be contacted for an interview.

1. PURPOSE:

The OSTTC Operations Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the operations of the Ogwehoweh Skills and Trades Training Centre. The Operations Manager is responsible for steering the strategic direction and leadership for the overall administrative operations which includes staff and service administration. This role effectively and efficiently manages the development and direction of the entity to drive the growth of revenue, technical productivity and promote high quality training programs and customer satisfaction. The OSTTC Operations Manager supports the overall vision & direction for the implementation of the internal operations while building relationships and ensuring the integration of strategic plans with company operations. The OSTTC Operations Manager establishes key long-term relationships with business partners that enhance the organization’s profitability and market position. This role also manages, provide budgets, and monitors government agreements and reporting.

The OSTTC Operations Manager is a member of GRETI’s management team and continuously strives to improve operations and streamline work processes through efficient and effective service coordination, team commitment and the achievement of organizational goals and objectives while maintaining the level of professionalism expected by GRETI (as outlined in the Policies and Procedures Manuals) and upholding the ethics of the position.

1. CORE COMPETENCIES:

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   QUALIFICATIONS:

The OSTTC Operations Manager shall possess Degree/Diploma in Business Administration, Public Administration & Governance or related administrative services field with Five (5) to ten (10) years of work experience in a program management position, post secondary education, trades curriculum development

Knowledge

• Demonstrated management capabilities including strategic planning, program evolution, human recourses management, & budget management
• Ability to uphold curriculum standards & benchmarks
• Self-directed & able to work with limited supervision
• Demonstrated ability to work in a team internal to the organization & external to the organization
• Ability to motivate staff members to achieve high levels of performance
• Understanding of societal issues & barriers to employment

Skills

• Excellent communication & presentation skills; verbal & written
• Demonstrated ability to make decisions using sound judgement & conflict resolution
• Detailed knowledge of community resources & services, & ability to access these resources
• Knowledge of computers & various software programs
• Be able to work overtime to meet deadlines &/or emergency situations.

FOR A COMPLETE COPY OF THE JOB DESCRIPTION, PLEASE CONTACT HUMAN RESOURCES at kristen@gretisn.org, please allow 24 hours for a return
e-mail or call (519) 445-2222 ext. 3113.