Job Description

Director of Programming

Full-time (37.5 hours/week) Permanent Position

WHAT IRCOM OFFERS:

A warm, fun and supportive work community

An incredibly diverse workplace that is committed to staff wellness and inclusion

A staff team that is passionate, committed and unified in supporting successful integration of newcomer refugee families

An inner-city organization committed to Truth and Reconciliation

A family-friendly organization with a comprehensive benefits package

A place where you can make a difference and feel the rewards of your work on a daily basis

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

The Director of Programming is a highly-skilled, confident, experienced, self-directed individual with strong leadership and team-building skills. They are deeply committed to IRCOM's mandate of empowering newcomer families to integrate into the wider community through affordable transitional housing, programs and services. The Director is committed to social justice and ensuring that all voices are heard, particularly those with lived refugee experience.

POSITION PURPOSE AND SUMMARY:

The Director of Programming is responsible for the oversight, development, management, and monitoring of all IRCOM programs within their portfolio, in accordance with IRCOM's strategic priorities. As a member of the senior management team, the Director participates in strategic planning, risk management, organizational development, change management, problem-solving, and budgeting initiatives. The Director is accountable and responsible for specific projects and organizational responsibilities as assigned. The Director has a passion for IRCOM and provides strong leadership to the staff team and the organization as a whole.

With the supervision and support of the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Programming will fulfill the following responsibilities:

Program Planning and Management (30%)

Oversee, monitor and support all program areas within portfolio including program development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation

Support data management best practices and reporting/data tracking

Responsible for big picture thinking (e.g., identify trends and gaps, sustainability, feasibility, quality vs. quantity, potential partnerships)

Provide oversight for program assets management

Support and promote a philosophy for IRCOM programming rooted in evidence, community-based best practices, and holistic approaches

Ensure the development of comprehensive annual program plans

Facilitate effective interdepartmental communication and collaboration

Ensure programs are responsive to newcomer needs

Support positive external partnerships and joint programming

Overall program trouble shooting, problem solving, continuous improvement

Act as a sounding board for staff

Ensure all safety and health, legal and regulatory requirements are met

Liaise with management team with respect to organizational initiatives

Grants and Financial Management (30%)

Oversee and monitor program budgets, cash flows, and program portfolio expenditures

Work with program teams and senior management to determine resource needs for specific programs

Liaise with funders

Write/edit grant proposals for IRCOM programs

Assist with meeting funding submission and reporting requirements

Work with the finance team to create user friendly budgets for programs

Support IRCOM fundraising activities

Human Resource Management (20%)

Recruit, select, hire, orient, coach, mentor and supervise managers

Actively help build a strong, effective leadership team

Support managers to develop staffing, turn over, succession, coverage, and vacation plans

Coach direct reports in all aspects of performance management including addressing difficult or complex HR issues

Support staff professional development and career pathway development

Keep abreast of all relevant employment laws and legislation

Understand the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Provide ongoing mentorship and support to direct reports and the larger staff team

Stewardship (10%)

Ensure all programs are aligned with IRCOM strategic priorities, and recommend relevant policies and direction for development to the ED

Anticipate, understand and respond to the needs of the IRCOM community through community consultation and meaningful dialogue

Community Partnerships and Communication (10%)

Along with other senior managers, develop and nurture relevant partnerships for IRCOM

Support the creation of joint programs through sustainable, manageable partnerships

Help IRCOM establish positive relationships in both IRCOM House neighbourhoods

Ensure the ED and senior management team are well-informed through regular updates, and consistent, prioritized and effective communication

Edit narrative and financial reports to funders, ensuring they are high-quality and timely

Represent IRCOM at external presentations or events, when relevant

Perform other duties as requested by the ED

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and certification - Social Work, community development, human rights, peace and conflict studies, education, or a relevant field

Minimum five years' experience in staff supervision and program management/coordination including budget management

Minimum three years' experience in management

Expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization: program evaluation; data management and leveraging program data for planning and strategic purposes; DEI framework implementation: policy development; housing provision/property management; operations; human resources; programming with adults, children, youth

Experience developing and managing all aspects of community programs, in particular programming for newcomers

Proven ability to lead, manage, and strengthen an organization

Comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural issues, immigration processes, the refugee experience, and of the systemic and social barriers to community integration faced by newcomer families

Proven experience in cross-cultural communication and effective management in a culturally and racially diverse workplace

Experience writing successful grant applications and developing and maintaining positive relationships with funders

Exemplary communication and relational skills with staff, volunteers, program participants and organizational partners

Superior written and oral English communication skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, and other relevant technologies

Proven capacity to prioritize tasks while working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment

Demonstrated commitment to supporting and empowering the newcomer community through previous employment, volunteering and/or community involvement

Present a current Criminal Record Check and maintain a clear Child Abuse Registry Check

Demonstrate the qualities and values IRCOM seeks for all our staff (see https://www.ircom.ca/aboutus/work-here/)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant, or from an immigrant/refugee community

Leadership experience at a senior management level

Experience in crisis response

Fluency in additional languages

Work Location and Schedule:

The Director of Programming will work out of all IRCOM programming sites. This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week permanent position. Office hours are generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; most work is in-person. Evening or weekend hours will be regularly required.

Wage:

$36.44/hour

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package with extended health, dental, LTD, Life and AD&D insurance

Paid professional development opportunities

Paid time to sit on a relevant community board

Paid sick days, discretionary days, 3 flexible statutory holidays/year, RRSPs

Collaborative, family-friendly and supportive working environment

APPLICATION PROCESS:

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

IRCOM seeks to reflect the communities it serves. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, respectful workplace that strives for employment equity. Interested applicants can identify themselves as belonging to any under-represented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized peoples, and/or persons with a disability.

To apply please send a cover letter and resume to the following, and please indicate clearly how you meet the qualifications.

Review of applications will begin on Friday, August 22, 2024

and continue until the position has been filled

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HR - Selection Committee: hr@ircom.ca

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those advancing in the selection process will be contacted. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs (hr@ircom.ca).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From $36.44 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Disability insurance Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off
Work Location: In person