Summary
Description
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Work Hours: 35 hours per week (As Per Management Hours of Work Policy)
Salary: $69,482 annually (M9), plus comprehensive benefits
Location: 2425 Eglinton Avenue East, Suite 303, Scarborough, ON M1K 5G8
JOIN OUR TEAM
The management responsibility for the overall operation of the Employment Ontario Program at 2425 Eglinton Avenue. East. This responsibility includes the development, planning, marketing, and implementation of these programs in accordance with the Mission of YWCA Toronto and the needs of the participants. This middle management position is responsible for contributing to the overall management of the Association.
YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti-oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – YWCA EMPLOYMENT CENTRE (2425 Eglinton Avenue East)
YWCA Toronto Employment Centre 2425 Eglinton Avenue East is a customer-focused program model for job seekers and employers, with focus on women, young women and gender-diverse people. The YWCA Toronto Employment Centre is funded by the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development through their Employment Ontario Division (EO). We act as a one-stop service for all jobseekers and employers. We use our resources to support all job seekers, especially those more distantly removed from the workforce, to reach their goals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for on-site management of all aspects of the centre including programming, staffing and health and safety of staff and participants/clients;
- Directs and actively negotiates all new government purchase of service agreements and community partnerships;
- Prepares and monitors the program budgets in consultation with the Director of Employment and Training;
- Ensures that statistical records are maintained and submits an annual report on the program with an analysis of trends;
- Responsible for monitoring and reporting to the Ministry and YWCA;
- Ensures the hiring of all staff in consultation with the Director of Employment and Training and the Director of Human Resources and Administration in accordance with the Human Resources policies of the Association;
- Ensures the implementation of the Collective Agreement in consultation with the Director of Human Resources and Administration and the Director of Employment and Training;
- Ensures the training, supervision and regular evaluation of all program staff, students and volunteers;
- Participates with the Director of Employment and Training to develop long and short term plans for the programs to meet the identified needs of the participants and the overall organizational objectives;
- Provides consultation to individuals, businesses, government and community groups in the employment field.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Advanced knowledge of the theories and concepts relating to the practice of social work, group work, and employment programs normally acquired through the completion of a graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Adult Education, or Business Administration with five to seven years directly related experience. (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- Knowledge of financial and human resource management required as well as previous work in a multicultural, unionized environment;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential;
- Demonstrated experience in dealing with funders is essential;
- A thorough knowledge of women's services, employment programs, and access and equity issues is required;
- Ability to produce and generate reports using current computer applications;
- A working knowledge of current computer applications is necessary, e.g. Windows XP or higher, Financial software, E-mail and Internet.
Vaccination Policy: – In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health.
HOW TO APPLY
Please click or copy and paste the link in your browser to apply
https://ywcatoronto.applytojob.com/apply/5zJMuKSu3I/Manager-YWCA-Employment-Centre?source=Charityvillage
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter and email subject line if you are a YWCA Toronto Employee.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
Posting Date: December 14, 2023
