Competition #2025236CC | Director Seniors Community ProgramsCC) |
Employment Type: | Permanent FullTime NonBargaining Unit |
Work Hours: | MondayFriday: 9am 5pm |
Work Setting: | Exclusively Onsite 66 Overlea Blvd. |
Salary: | $77k $103k |
Application Deadline: | May 2 2025 by 11:59 pm |
Program OverviewThis position is accountable to the Vice President for ensuring the operation of the unit and ensuring the objectives of the unit are consistent with the mission and strategic plans of the organization.
The Director is responsible for the overall operation of the programs including the annual program planning reporting and evaluation; legislative compliance; program marketing; staff performance; compliance with organizational policies; and appropriate representation to the community partners consumers funders and other community service providers.
What You Will DoProgram Operations Leadership and Management Responsible for the effective and consistent delivery of all Seniors Community Programs by:
- Consolidating best practices feedback from stakeholders in partnership with the community to identify options and opportunities to identify and design programs that address emerging community needs.
- Liaising with partners government OHTs to ensure the effective coordination of programs and support improved system integrations to achieve enhanced client outcomes.
- Growing programs forming new partnerships or expanding current programs.
- Ensuring the procurement of government grants and contracts.
- Effectively carries out the management functions for all current programs demonstrating consistent quality of financial administration program monitoring and evaluation communications time and resources to achieve program goals.
- Working with staff to develop processes that ensure consistent and highquality project management.
- Ensures the daytoday operations of the programs are consistent with any legislation or agreement governing the unit.
- Ensures the effective utilizations of staff volunteers and students throughout the programs while also ensuring a platform of support training and appropriate professional development.
- Builds on best practices and feedback from stakeholders to identify options and opportunities to address emerging community needs.
Knowledge Management- Develops the necessary systems processes and tools to better support the facilitation collection and sharing of data and knowledge that is generated by Programs.
- Ensures that key project outcomes policy advocacy and legislation are evaluated and leveraged for maximum community and organizational impact.
External Relationships- Represents WoodGreen at several tables on matters relating to systems planning and implementation coordination and funding related to Seniors Wellness Programs. Leads local Meals on Wheels Collaborative.
What You Bring to the Team- Masters degree in a related specialized field.
- Ideally 10 years of progressive management experience.
- Has recruited managed and developed a strong team. Active listener. Champions best practices effective planning and timely decisionmaking. Able to serve as player/coach to motivate and mentor a large team. Puts the team in the spotlight.
- Able to be the voice of and advocate of WoodGreen. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Persuasive credible and polished communicator.
What Will Set You Apart- A strategic thinker with the capacity to take advantage of market situations and opportunities. Data driven. Can accurately assess the need in the market identify gaps and formulate a plan for services.
- A handson leader who can oversee programs and projects. Can manage multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in a complex environment. Able to measure success using performancebased and outcomebased tools. Has developed operational strategies to innovate or grow a program.
- Has experience managing multiple funders and budgets
- A strong team player who can interrelated and operate effectively with peers and other associates in a collegial yet demanding work environment. Able to work effectively and in collaboration with a diverse group of people and agencies while at the same time being a firm and vocal advocate. Strong negotiator. Relates easily to a broad range of partners people and health related agencies. Continually looks for effective ways to influence and seek buyin from others when developing plans of action.
- Comfortable representing WoodGreen as a credible spokesperson and advocate. Able to develop exposure for programs with the media.
- high integrity. Positive attitude. Selfdirected with a demonstrated passion for WoodGreens mission. Strong work ethic. Energetic able to deliver results in a fastpaced environment.
WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrierfree selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.
Required Experience:
Director