Program Director

ECVO; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy scheduling

Board interaction

Community impact

Growth opportunities

Job summary

ECVO is seeking a Program Director to lead day-to-day program delivery and office operations on-site in Edmonton. This part-time role offers 20 hours per week with a competitive CAD 35–40/hour rate and autonomy over scheduling.

You will facilitate programs, train others, hire and manage a small team, and represent the organization with community partners. Strong governance, communication, and nonprofit experience are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of program management, coordination, and client services experience.
• Experience in program delivery, facilitation, or adult education/training.
• Experience overseeing a team member or coordinating a small team.
• Strong relationship-management and communication skills.
• Nonprofit governance, accessibility experience, and hearing loss knowledge is an asset.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program delivery and office operations.
• Facilitate programs directly, including training others and creating presentations for online and in-person sessions.
• Oversee and support the team, including hiring, compensation, and performance decisions.
• Represent ECVO with community partners and stakeholders.
• Report regularly to the Board on program and organizational priorities.

Skills

Program management

Team leadership

Stakeholder relations

Communication skills

Nonprofit governance

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration/Communications

Job description

We Are Hiring: Program Director (Part-time, On-site)

Part-time, 20 hours/week|$35.00-$40.00/hour, commensurate with experience |Office Location: Jerry Forbes Centre, 12212 68 ST

What You’ll Do - Core Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program delivery and office operations.
• Facilitate programs directly, ensuring quality and consistency of delivery, including training others and creating presentations for online and in-person sessions.
• Oversee and support the team, including hiring, compensation, and performance decisions.
• Represent CHHA-Edmonton with community partners and stakeholders.
• Report regularly to the Board on program and organizational priorities.

About the Candidate

• You balance multiple priorities and stakeholders, from the Board to community partners to the team you support.
• You communicate clearly and adjust your style for different audiences.
• You build genuine relationships inside and outside the organization.
• You adapt in real time across governance, community relations, and hands-on delivery.
• You hold yourself and others accountable.

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of program management, coordination, and client services experience.
• Experience in program delivery, facilitation, or adult education/training.
• Experience overseeing a team member or coordinating a small team.
• Strong relationship-management and communication skills.
• Nonprofit governance, accessibility experience, and experience with or knowledge of hearing loss are considered an asset.
• Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field.

What We Offer

• A fun, fresh, and dynamic environment working directly with the Board and community partners.
• Real autonomy and decision‑making authority, including hiring and management authority over your own team.
• The opportunity to grow, make real decisions, and shape programs.
• A close‑knit organization doing meaningful, community‑facing work.
• Independent control over your own scheduling within your weekly hours.