THE OPPORTUNITY

Mikisew Group is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Coordinator - Indigenous Workforce Development (IWD) to join our organization. This position will be based at our Fort Mcmurray office location.

Purpose & Key Accountabilities:

The Coordinator - IWD serves as a principal connector and referrer between Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) members, Mikisew Group of Companies, and its Partnerships.

This position supports the career development of MCFN members by:

- Building networks, relationships, and referral pathways for members into meaningful employment opportunities.
- Acting as a trusted advisor and connector, ensuring members are referred to appropriate roles, training, or mentorship programs.
- Guiding members through readiness, training, and career progression, while leaving ultimate hiring and placement decisions with business leaders and partners.
- Supporting Mikisew Group’s Partnerships by ensuring Indigenous participation commitments are met through transparent and collaborative referral processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

Connector & Referral Role

- Act as the first point of contact for MCFN members seeking employment or development opportunities.
- Screen and support candidates, ensuring they are referred to hiring managers, HR, or Partnership representatives for consideration.
- Maintain the MCFN Talent Pool as a living resource, tracking referrals, outcomes, and readiness levels.
- Serve as a liaison between community and business leaders, bridging expectations on both sides.

Career development

- Guide members to training, funding (e.g., Alberta Job Grant, apprenticeships), and development resources to strengthen readiness.
- Support early career initiatives for students and youth to prepare them for future employment within Mikisew Group or its Partnerships.

Community & Partnership Engagement

- Build trust and consistent engagement with MCFN membership,



acting as a visible resource and accessible connector.
- Work with Partnerships to create referral pathways and align candidate readiness with business needs.
- Attend community and partnership events (career fairs, trade shows, school visits) to connect members with opportunities.

Program Alignment & Reporting

- Track and report on Indigenous employment outcomes, with an emphasis on MCFN member referrals and participation.
- Support the VP, People & Culture in aligning workforce initiatives with shareholder and partner commitments.
- Share success stories, lessons learned, and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

- Post-secondary diploma or certificate in Human Resources, Career Development, Indigenous Studies, or related field (a combination of education and experience, with a demonstrable record of success in such a role, may be considered)

- Minimum of five (5) years of direct HR Advisory-level or Student placement/support/practicum experience. Preference will be given to those with a background in Trades and/or Apprenticeships fields.
- Strong organization, communication, and presentation skills, and experience with Microsoft Suite of programs

- Ability to attend to detail and work in a time-conscious and time-effective manner.
- Familiarity with safety (HSMS) and/or Human Resource (HRIS) software programs
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Professionalism, consistency of approach and ability to relate to all levels within the company
- Familiarity with Mikisew Cree First Nation (MCFN) shareholder structure and its role in Mikisew Group’s operations.
- Comfortable traveling between remote worksites and community settings to act as a visible connector.
- Acts as a trusted steward of MCFN member information, balancing confidentiality with reporting needs to leadership.

Working Conditions

- Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday, with the potential for extended work hours based on business needs. Pos

📌 Indigenous Workforce Development Coordinator (Fort McMurray)
🏢 Mikisew Group
📍 Fort McMurray