Operations and Special Projects Manager

Staff - Non Union

Job Category

M&P - AAPS

Job Profile

AAPS Salaried - Administration, Level C

Job Title

Operations and Special Projects Manager

Department

Operations | Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre

Compensation Range

$8,087.08 - $12,117.08 CAD Monthly

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Posting End Date

October 25, 2026

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.

Job End Date

Ongoing

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Job Summary
The Operations and Special Projects Manager is responsible for leadership and oversight of a broad range of functions, resources, and systems for the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre (IRSHDC or “Centre”). The position provides senior-level oversight for special projects, including multiple, concurrent and large-scale grant-funded research projects and initiatives arising from the Centre’s ongoing programs and relationships. The Manager also directs the Centre’s core operational and administrative functions, including facility and building operations, financial management, and the development and implementation of comprehensive policies and procedures.

Central to this role is meaningful, ongoing engagement with Survivors and Indigenous and community organizations. This work requires a deep understanding of the historical and ongoing impacts of the Indian Residential School system, and demands exceptional cultural humility, relational sensitivity, and trauma-informed awareness in every aspect of the position’s responsibilities. The ability to build and sustain trust with Survivors, Indigenous communities, rights holders, and Indigenous-led organizations is foundational to this role.