Sarah Mitchell
Chelsea
Summary
Professional manager with significant expertise in overseeing complex projects and ensuring timely delivery. Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, fostering results-driven environment, and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
National Projects Manager, Indigenous Skills and Employment Training
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
10.2022 - Current
- Reports to the Director of the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) program
- Supervises ISET staff and oversees the ongoing operations of the ISET program
- Ongoing management of (70+) skills training projects under the ISET program valued at over 10 million dollars
- Manages reporting of all projects and clients – project monitoring, financial tracking, forecasting, reconciliation, risk assessment, contract management, etc.
- Participates in Minister meetings, technical working groups, steering committees, and forums related to program delivery and labour market issues affecting Indigenous Peoples
- Project lead on career planning website for Indigenous youth – created content, coordinated production of videos, managed development of user level content/tools, etc.
- Created ISET operational policy guidelines for newly independent Provincial Territorial Organizations ISET sub-agreement holders
- Onboarding and training of new ISET staff
- Created and operationalized ISET social media strategy
National Project Coordinator, Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
10.2017 - 10.2022
- Managed 70+ skills training projects (primarily skilled trades) under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program valued at over 10 million dollars
- Managed reporting of all projects – project monitoring, financial tracking, forecasting, reconciliation, risk assessment, contract management, etc.
- Oversaw project contract agreements, ensuring project adherence to ISET program and CAP project terms and conditions
- Solicited partnerships with government, employers, businesses, NGOs, etc.
- Created ISET program promotional material
- Provided policy recommendations on labour market issues to various government departments and senior staff
- Acted as CAP liaison in meetings with various stakeholders and senior government officials
Senior Research Consultant
Canadian Development Consultants International
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Worked on research projects with Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada, under Litigation Management and Resolution Branch
- Researched and wrote comprehensive litigation research reports for plaintiffs and alleged perpetrators related to Canada’s Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement
- Conducted file review at Library and Archives Canada
- Conducted a policy research project from the research planning stage through to completion
- Contributed to the comprehensive research and writing of school General History Reports
Research Associate
Know History
01.2017 - 02.2017
- Conducted genealogical research for the Métis Nation of Ontario, reviewing historical documents
- Assembled digital document collections at Library and Archives Canada
- Proficient using Ancestry.ca
Senior Research Consultant
Wampum Records
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Researched and wrote thousands of litigation research reports for claimants and persons of interest which were presented at hearings for Indian residential schools survivors
- Successfully contributed to projects administered by Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada (INAC)
- Reviewed complex policy papers outlining research framework
- Followed INAC methodology, standards, protocol, guidelines and templates for production of a wide range of deliverables
- Analyzed and summarized historical documents to provide litigation support concerning the Indian Residential Schools Settlement Agreement (IRSSA)
- Produced research reports using primary and secondary sources
- Examined complex legal documents, extracting pertinent information from claimants
- Edited and updated research reports and memorandums written by colleagues
- Database management, tombstoning, coding, document processing, data entry
Research Consultant
The History Group
03.2008 - 06.2015
- Identical job profile/position as that at Wampum Records above
Research Consultant - Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The History Group
08.2012 - 10.2012
- Performed archival research and historical document review of newspapers, photographs, microfiche, media and art related to Indian Residential Schools
- Archived thousands of Indian Residential Schools historical materials under the Truth and Reconciliation Commission
Education
Master’s of Education -
University of Ottawa
Project Management Essentials
Algonquin College
06.2019
Bachelor of Social Sciences - International Development and Globalization, minor in Sociology
University of Ottawa
05.2007
Social Sciences Diploma - undefined
Heritage College
05.2003
Skills
- Ongoing management of (70) skills training projects valued at 10 million dollars under the Indigenous Skills and Employment Training (ISET) Program
- Manages reporting of all projects and clients – project monitoring, financial tracking, forecasting, reconciliation, risk assessment, contract management, etc
- Spent 10 years as a senior research consultant, conducting litigation research under Canada’s Settlement Agreement for Indian Residential Schools
- Participates in technical working groups, steering committees, Minister meetings, and forums related to program delivery and labour market issues affecting Indigenous Peoples
- Sound knowledge of the multiple barriers faced by Indigenous Peoples in entering the labour market
- Superior writing, editing, and proof-reading skills
- Well organized, able to meet tight deadlines under pressure and able to work with minimum supervision
- Skilled in data collection, analysis, coding and the production of final research reports
- Experienced in writing executive summaries for complex litigation documents
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Outlook, Adobe Pro, Dropbox, OneDrive
Timeline
National Projects Manager, Indigenous Skills and Employment Training
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
10.2022 - Current
National Project Coordinator, Indigenous Skills and Employment Training Program
Congress of Aboriginal Peoples (CAP)
10.2017 - 10.2022
Senior Research Consultant
Canadian Development Consultants International
07.2017 - 09.2017
Research Associate
Know History
01.2017 - 02.2017
Senior Research Consultant
Wampum Records
08.2015 - 11.2016
Research Consultant - Truth and Reconciliation Commission
The History Group
08.2012 - 10.2012
Research Consultant
The History Group
03.2008 - 06.2015
Project Management Essentials
Algonquin College
Bachelor of Social Sciences - International Development and Globalization, minor in Sociology
University of Ottawa
Social Sciences Diploma - undefined
Heritage College
Master’s of Education -
University of Ottawa
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