Program Director

Sirius Personnel; Montreal; On-site; CAD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading non-profit organization in Montreal is seeking a Program Director to manage youth programs and lead a dedicated team. This role involves developing programs, supervising staff, and interacting with various partners to ensure the success of services aimed at the English-speaking community. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in social work and at least 3 years of relevant management experience.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Participation in RREGOP program

6 sick/personal days

13 statutory days

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership/management experience needed.
• Excellent written and spoken English with some French.
• Experience managing teams and working with youth.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage program budgets.
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers.
• Track and evaluate program success.

Skills

Experience managing a team

Experience working with youth

Crisis intervention

Suicide prevention

Strong collaborative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work

Job description

Placement Agency - Headhunters - Sales and Marketing Professionals Recruitment in Montreal

• Workplace: Montreal (office presence 5 days/week)
• Products/Services: Non-profit services

Sirius Personnel is a Placement and Headhunting Agency located in Montreal.

(www.siriuspersonnel.com)

Profile: Our client is a non-profit organization that serves youth of the English-speaking community. We are looking for a Program Director who will manage a team, manage programs for the youth, provide mentorship to their team of educators and interact with outside partners. This role requires someone with experience dealing with youth, different government agencies like youth protection and management experience.

Workplace: Montreal (office presence 5 days/week)
Products/Services: Non-profit services
Salary: $81,224-$89,284 and is determined by the number of years of experience
Commissions/Bonus: N/A


Other Benefits:

• 3 weeks vacation
• Participation in RREGOP program
• 6 sick/personal days
• 13 statutory days

Functions:

• Develop and manage program budgets
• Recruit, train, and supervise staff and volunteers
• Create and maintain positive relationships with participants, families, and partners
• Track and evaluate program success
• Collaborate with Primary Educators and Social Workers
• Provide clients with academic support
• Respect the timeline for employee probationary period, reviews and regular supervision
• o Collaborate with Human Resource to evaluate hiring needs and to participate in the hiring process.
• Oversee the schedule
• Participate in management meetings
• Oversee the use of petty cash, allowance, activities, and other expenses are recorded and submitted to the accounting office

Requirements:

Languages: Excellent written and spoken English with some French
Education: Bachelor's degree in social work, human relations or any related social services field
Training: On the job training provided but am looking for someone experienced in this field.
Overnight Travel: No overnight travel required
Years of experience: At least 3years of leadership/management experience needed
Other requirements:

• Experience managing a team
• Experience working with youth
• Experience in crisis intervention and suicide prevention
• Can work autonomously
• Strong team collaborative skills needed
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check
• Engaged

Transferable contacts:
Transferable Knowledge:

• Knows how to build boundaries yet engage with youth
• Able to present, twice yearly at open houses and Christmas event
• Knowledge of group home settings is preferable