Program Manager Sudbury
Job Location:
Greater Sudbury - Canada
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Job Summary
Permanent Full-Time Program Manager
Hourly Rate: $34.68-39.14
Application Deadline: June 22 2026
Hire date: ASAP
*Special Note: This Program Manager would be leading our Intensive Support Residence (ISR) also know as ESIL. This leadership role REQUIRES a candidate with significantly enhanced knowledge/skills/experience related to the provided service for individuals with serious mental illness and/or addiction issues.
The Program Manager ensures the overall effectiveness of one or more Karis Disability Services locations. They seek to promote and model Karis Disability Services Service Principles by enhancing relationships promoting citizenship valuing peoples gifts recognizing self-determination encouraging growth and development and recognizing the need for holistic supports in a manner that considers each persons intrinsic value. They implement organizational policy and establishes an environment for supported individuals and employees in keeping with Karis Disability Services Values Vision and Mission. The Program Manager is required to assist the Direct Support Professionals in meeting the needs of the people who use services promoting growth and enhancing quality of life.
The Program Manager helps build communities of belonging in accordance with the core Values of Karis Disability Services; Valuing People Fostering Belonging Serving Others and Respecting Gifts. They respect and uphold the Values Vision and Mission of Karis Disability Services demonstrating the highest standards of courtesy respect and integrity in their dealings with people using services other employees and both internal and external stakeholders.
Experience
- Minimum of 3 years experience in developmental services
- At least 6 months of Program Manager experience preferably with Karis or a similar organization
Education
- Completion of a 3-year university degree
- Developmental Services Worker (DSW) Diploma is considered an asset
Skills and Competencies
- Certification in Emergency First Aid and CPR
- Valid drivers license
- Completion of supervisory or management training/courses
- Strong organizational skills and advanced computer proficiency
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective conflict resolution and interpersonal skills
- Advanced knowledge of behaviour supports mental health and addictions
Mental Demands
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities related to team success safety and service delivery
- Ability to physically perform all duties and adhere to program-specific protocols and requirements (e.g. Safe Management)
Working Conditions
- Some travel within the district including occasional overnight travel
- Irregular working hours including occasional evenings and weekends
- Participation in an on-call rotation/responsibility
Karis Disability Services seeks to hire a workforce that represents the diversity of the communities where we serve. We are committed to promoting communities of belonging where Black Indigenous and People of Colour feel valued respected represented and heard. We encourage applications from qualified candidates from members of groups with historical or current barriers to equity. We seek to provide accessibility through all stages of the hiring process for all applicants with disabilities consistent with our Accessibility Policies. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.
Learn more about our Core Competencies here: Core Competencies DS Workforce Initiative
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
As a non-profit, developmental services organization, Karis Disability Services (formerly Christian Horizons) helps people experiencing disabilities accomplish
