Program Lead: Atlantic Canada

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visitsour youth work to build social emotional leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and together we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary

The Program Lead: Atlantic Canada is responsible for driving the successful implementation management and continuous improvement of In-Community and camp-based programming in Atlantic Canada. This role ensures that programmatic goals are met with excellence operational systems are efficient and aligned with organizational standards and regional teams are supported resourced and accountable. The Program Lead is responsible for ensuring participants engage in high quality programming and have a positive program experience for long term impact. The Program Lead applies their knowledge of youth development outdoor and experiential education program quality systems and demonstrated excellence in coaching and facilitation to provide direction and support to their team and the communities we serve.

This role delivers programs and supervises team members in the classroom community and at camp. The Program Lead: Atlantic Canada reports into the Regional Lead: Atlantic Canada and will work collaboratively with the operations impact and facilitation and instruction teams to ensure a safe and impactful program experiences for all participants.

DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT (Subject to Change):

• In Community/Classrooms Program Specialist: Nova Scotia
• In Community/Classrooms Program Specialist: New Brunswick
• THCC Program Coordinator(s)
• THCC Program Facilitator(s) & Counsellors

Work Location

Role Location: Atlantic Canada & Tim Horton Childrens Camp in Tatamagouche Nova Scotia.

• September April: it is expected this role will be delivering and overseeing programming across Atlantic Canada. Occasional travel will be required.
• May August: this role will be based out of Tim Horton Childrens Camp in Tatamagouche Nova Scotia. Occasional travel may be required.

Employment type

This is a full-time permanent position.

Posting Type

Internal and external.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Leadership & Management

• Oversee the planning execution and evaluation of in-community and camp-based programs in Atlantic Canada. Ensure alignment with organizational goals and standards.
• Develop deliver review and improve creative and innovative programming to be delivered at schools community locations and at Tim Hortons Childrens Camp while ensuring alignment with outcomes and program quality frameworks.
• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity through building outcome specific engaging creative fun and interactive programs.
• Facilitate programs based on Tims Camps program curriculum standards and local operating procedures.
• Monitor program performance and outcomes using data to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Provide direct support and coaching to program staff to maintain program quality and fidelity in the program.
• Work collaboratively with Impact team to identify and scale best practices across region to strengthen regional impact.
• Ensure participants are engaged and recognized for their contributions and achievements.
• Communicate with educators parents guardians and other stakeholders as required.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide positive and constructive feedback and ongoing facilitation coaching and support to staff.
• Lead the delivery of staff training and support the recruitment process as assigned.
• Lead the supervision and evaluation of staff. Ensure the completion and delivery of performance appraisals.
• Manage achievement and development through coaching feedback and full utilization of the Foundations Learning and Achievement System.
• Promote a culture of collaboration innovation equity and high performance.
• Foster strong internal communication and collaboration across teams and departments.

Risk Management

• Ensure all THFC program operational standards and risk management practices are implemented as per Regional Lead: Atlantic Canadas direction.
• Support Regional Lead: Atlantic Canada with the completion of THFC program related audits. Ensure completion of required documentation and follow up as required.
• Ensure compliance with governing body/association standards related to program delivery at THCC.
• Ensure a clear understanding of program teams role in THCC and the in-community Emergency Response Plan and train team accordingly.
• Lead elevated risk management situations as they relate to program delivery and the program team.
• Lead summer team training for camp-based program team. Ensure all training expectations established in the training standards are adhered to. Document as required.
• Complete progress reports and all necessary documentation in Salesforce. Ensure all Tims Camps Salesforce practices are maintained.
• Ensure program areas activity spaces and program equipment are ready and available for safe participant and guest use. This includes inventory maintenance schedules etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree and/or college background in education nonprofit management outdoor recreation or related field. Bachelor of Education degree considered an asset.
• 5 years of related experience in program delivery education camp management and/or operations preferably in nonprofit education or youth development settings
• Demonstrated excellence in ability to lead groups of children/classrooms through engaging facilitation and program delivery skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Access to a personal vehicle and licensed with a valid G Class Drivers License or equivalent (required).
• Must have or be able to obtain upon hire the required level of third-party liability insurance coverage for the role.
• Daily travel required within designated geographic area from Sept - May. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working early mornings evenings and weekends.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time at camp and to work an 8/3 schedule from May August.
• Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector search (VSS)
• Valid passport and ability to travel as required for role.
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred but not required.

Application Instructions

This role will remain open until it is filled. Candidates who submit their application by May 30 2025 at 3:00 p.m. EST will be given priority.

Were Great Place to Work Certified.

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is proud to be Great Place to Work certified for the fifth year in a row.

Commitment to Equity Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age race creed color religion national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

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