Job Description

Job ID #122 / Full-time Regular / Starting ASAP / JVS North
Who is JVS
JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge. Visit www.jvstoronto.org.
Program Overview
The JVS North Employment Source office, provides employment services to unemployed individuals of all ages, financial backgrounds and skills to help them gain employment within their field or a related field. JVS Toronto is an approved service provider of the Canada-Ontario Job Grant (COJG) that provides opportunities for employers to invest in their workforce, with help from the government. JVS Toronto's Newcomer Services offer a variety of programs to Internationally Trained Individuals in a range of occupational fields, including sector-specific and Bridge Training programs, a number of them in Architecture and related professions. This position oversees the operations of the Canada-Ontario Job Grant and Architecture Programs.
We're looking for someone who will:

• Oversee and plan a full range of COJG program activities; monitor and ensure operational effectiveness of the program
• Support ongoing development, evaluation and continuous improvement of COJG while ensuring that program performance commitments and outcomes are being met and are in compliance with funder agreements.
• Establish and build relationships with relevant employers to support JVS Stakeholder Engagement initiatives
• Approve Employer applications for training, determine eligibility, develop funding contracts, approve and sign contracts in line with established guidelines
• Oversee all funder-required financial documentation, financial reimbursement and employer payment process; conduct statistical and analytical analysis, run program reports, liaise with funder and manage file auditing
• Contribute to the development of business plans across Employment Services
• Provide direct leadership and management to the administrative staff of the programs
• Ensure operational processes are well established and followed across the Architecture-related programs
• Ensure meeting all funder reporting obligations, including oversight of relevant data entry in CaMS, iCARE, Salesforce and other relevant funder and internal databases
• Work closely with Manager, Architecture to manage consultant contracts and program budgets
• Assume full responsibility for overseeing staff and operations as well as preparing reports for BUILD program, support report preparation for IPLAN programs
• Monitor and assess program budgets and financial statements to ensure that numbers are accurate, targets are being met and expenses are within budget; communicate findings as necessary

Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience:

• You have a university degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience in Business Administration or a related field.
• 3-5 years' experience managing and developing administrative and financial systems with a strong background in information technology.
• You have demonstrated excellent verbal communication and writing skills, problem-solving, decision-making, time management and organizational abilities.
• Proven track record of team leadership and the successful management of staff in a customer service-oriented environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel in a Windows environment is a necessity.
• Knowledge of CAMs, iCARE and Sales Force is a definite asset.
• You are culturally sensitive when dealing with clients, employees and the community and deal effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume & covering letter here.
JVS Toronto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact HR.
JVS Toronto embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.