GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province
| Location | Type | Posting Date | Closing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saskatoon | Full Time | Jan 20, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
The Gabriel Dumont Institute of Native Studies and Applied Research invites applications for the following position:
Senior Program Coordinator – Human Resources
Competition code: 2601 300S HR Jan 31
Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Program Head of Human Resources, the Sr. Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing assistance in the development, delivery, and maintenance of all human resource functions, processes and services across the Institute; assist and/or oversee procedures related to recruitment and employee relations; take a lead role in the ongoing development and implementation of GDI’s onboarding process; participate as the HR rep in the GDI interview process; assist and support the collective bargaining team; assist in the development, monitoring, and reporting to the Institute’s strategic plan, and other department business plans; participate in policy review, development, and implementation; preparation of quarterly and annual reports for senior management review; participate as a member of the implementation team for the Institute’s upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system; and other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Head of Human Resources.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a relevant Bachelor’s Degree combined with related work experience; a minimum of three years managerial/supervisory experience in a HR related area; knowledge and understanding of payroll processing, compliance, and related legislative requirements; an understanding of relevant provincial and federal legislation; a demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with staff and other agencies; minimum two years’ experience in a unionized work environment; extensive understanding of Métis culture and the needs of the Métis within Saskatchewan; and an understanding of labour laws, issues and trends within Saskatchewan.
Remuneration: $79,000 – $104,000 annually (dependent on qualifications and experience)
plus comprehensive benefits and matching pension
Term: March 2026 – February 2028 (subject to renewal)
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026
Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Please quote Comp Code when submitting resume, cover letter and references to:
Department of Human Resources
917 – 22nd Street West
Saskatoon, SK S7M OR9
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 Métis.
Only those applicants short-listed will be contacted.
GDI is a Saskatchewan-based educational, employment and cultural institute serving Métis across the province
