Looking for leaders…Due to expanding services (and expanding families!) Open Door Group is currently seeking passionate individuals to join our leadership team.
The Associate Program Director position is a crucial part in supporting Open Door Group’s operations in serving thousands of jobs seekers each year.
About Open Door Group:
Opening doors and inspiring all individuals to succeed is our mission. We were excited to celebrate our 40th birthday in 2016. We started out as a volunteer-based, non-profit organization delivering woodworking and sewing workshops to persons with disabilities. We have now grown to be the largest nonprofit provider of employment services in British Columbia. Each year we serve thousands of people in rural and urban communities and help them to prepare for, find, and keep meaningful employment and community attachment.
Our core values are based on a genuine belief that all individuals have the ability to succeed and are the drivers of their own success. We aim to support lifelong learning and career success for the people we serve through programming as well as our employees.
We are proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work in Canada and to be accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, an international, independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services.
Associate Program Director-Oliver
Job Code 2017-016
Reports to: Program Director
Location: Oliver/Osoyoos
Posting Date: May 10th, 2017
Closing: Open Until Filled
Start Date: ASAP
Status: Full Time Temporary (1 Year Maternity Leave)
Salary: $61,000-67,000 Annually plus generous vacation/benefits package
Are you a resident of the Oliver/Osoyoos area looking for new and exciting opportunities in the region? Have you been exploring the beautiful Interior of British Columbia looking for a quiet, peaceful place to call home? Open Door Group may have just the right opportunity for you!
About Oliver/Osoyoos:
Welcome to Oliver and Osoyoos, two gorgeous communities located in the heart of the breathtaking Okanagan! Residents and visitors alike are sure to enjoy an extensive blend of historic landmarks, summer fun, and farm-to-table country. In addition to the endless recreational activities you’re sure to experience as a local, these communities also offer a gorgeous, inviting landscape, and are surrounded by the only living desert in Canada! Did we mention it’s also the Wine Capital of Canada?! If diverse flavors and supporting local resonates with you, this peaceful, culinary landscape is just the community you’re looking for to build your future!
The Role:
As the Associate Program Director, you will be responsible for the management of the Open Door Group employment services center. In the Oliver and Osoyoos offices you will be responsible for leading a team of approximately twelve staff. You are the key person in supporting and leading the team in the delivery of employment services, while ensuring the services received by clients are in line with program expectation and Open Door Group’s customer service standards. You will also maintain and build relationships within the community and with our funding partners. While our regular working hours generally fall between Monday and Friday, as with all management positions at Open Door Group, candidates must be willing to work flexible hours when necessary, including evening and weekends. Travel within BC may be required.
Primary responsibilities of the Associate Program Director include:
1. Operations: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the programs and services at the employment centre.
2. Team Management and Development: Provide day-to-day support to staff in the following areas: career development, learning, and marketing/sales, resulting in positive engagement and program outcomes. Instil a human capital development and “coaching” culture among staff, resulting in high performing teams.
3. Program Management: Lead the performance management process that measures and evaluates programs against contract performance requirements and annual goals.
4. Build and Maintain Partnerships: Participate in community engagement strategies that build on Open Door Group’s partnerships within the community. Participate in marketing strategies that drives business (referrals, community and job placements) to Open Door Group’s programs and services. Support the Program Director in governance meetings with the government and non-government partners.
5. Reporting and Evaluation: Keep the Program Director informed of the day-to-day operations and of the status of established goals. Provide regular finance and program performance reporting to the Program Director.
What we’re looking for:
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social/Human Services, or Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Unrestricted driver’s license and use of motor vehicle
Experience:
• Minimum of 3 years direct service experience in career development, learning environments and working with people with disabilities or faced with barriers achieving or maintaining employment.
• A proven track record of exceeding goals and have a triple-bottom-line orientation.
• Evidenced ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience and judgement; the ability to balance program delivery against the realities of the budget.
• Demonstrated ability to develop programs, staff, and processes to ensure the organization operations run smoothly.
• Supervisory experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge of career development and/or learning theories and techniques.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BC labour market
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of staff and stakeholders.
Please submit resume and cover letter to:
humanresources@opendoorgroup.org
Please cite Job Code 2017-016 when applying for position.
Thank you for your interest with the Open Door Group.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Open Door Group is committed to fair and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants.
Recruitment and selection are based on individual assessment and merit without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, gender, sexual orientation, age and physical and mental disability.