Program Engagement Manager
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Job summary
Bible League Canada is seeking a Program Engagement Manager to align global ministry with Kingdom Partnership initiatives. You will develop program frameworks, evaluate impact, and collaborate with partners across ministries to deliver meaningful outcomes.
You will manage multiple priorities, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, and communicate with diplomacy and care, embodying the organization’s mission to empower communities through faith-based programs.
Qualifications
- Proven track record of planning, developing and implementing strategic objectives.
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners, ministries, donors, or community organizations.
- Experience in a faith-based, nonprofit, humanitarian, or international development environment is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate Bible League Canada’s global ministry and Kingdom Partnership initiatives, reporting to Leadership Advisory Team & National Leadership Team, Global Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Ministry Engagement Collective.
- Prioritize, monitor and align ministry program initiatives, areas of focus, and implementation timelines.
- Monitor active and emerging ministry programs for health, alignment, effectiveness and long-term viability.
- Identify opportunities to grow and multiply ministry programs; align with CMO strategy direction.
- Strengthen ministry program models and outcomes; collaborate with cross-functional teams for program delivery.
- Support new country ministry expansion and partnership approaches with stakeholders.
- Collaborate with Research & Analytics to manage outcome measurement tools and with Ministry Advancement to identify fundraising opportunities.
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Job description
Full Time, 37.5 hours weekly
Permanent
Office located in Grimsby, Ontario; Remote/Hybrid Work: Mondays/Fridays optional in office; Tuesday-Thursday mandatory in office
$65,000.00 – $75,000.00
For over 60 years, Bible League Canada (BLC) has been committed to doing missions differently. How? By strategically building extraordinary international partnerships with national ministries in 50 countries, equipping local believers through Bible-centric discipleship programs to become champions for the Gospel, committed to reaching their own communities with the Living Word of God.
Reporting to the Chief Ministry Officer (CMO), the Program Engagement Manager supports the development and alignment of BLC’s global ministry and Kingdom Partnership initiatives by fostering program growth and strengthening partnership effectiveness. The role contributes to the implementation of ministry strategy through the development of program frameworks, supports the ongoing evaluation and enhancement of programs to ensure meaningful outcomes, and works collaboratively with partners and cross-functional teams responsible for program delivery.
The incumbent should be comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines, building effective relationships with a variety of stakeholders, and communicating in a professional, collaborative, and diplomatic manner.
This role is well suited for someone who is passionate about global ministry and is inspired by seeing lives transformed through the Living Word of God. As a trusted listener and communicator, you will cultivate strong connections with ministry partners and stakeholders, helping to share the impact of the ministry in ways that foster engagement and encourage greater connection to BLC’s mission. The ideal candidate is energized by the opportunity to help others see and celebrate together how God is at work through BLC’s ministry partners around the world.
The ideal candidate brings a unique balance of structure and adaptability. You are highly organized, able to manage details and priorities with confidence, while remaining flexible and perceptive enough to recognize opportunities, navigate changing circumstances, and respond thoughtfully to the needs of others.
Success in this role comes from combining strong interpersonal skills with empathy, discretion, sound judgment, and a passion for helping others. If you enjoy building connections, hearing the stories that matter, and helping bring an organization’s mission to life through genuine human experiences, you’ll find this role both rewarding and impactful.
This is a newly created position. Specific responsibilities within the above areas include:
- Coordinate BLC’s global ministry and Kingdom Partnership initiatives:
- Prepare reporting for Leadership Advisory Team & National Leadership Team, Global Leadership Team, Board of Directors, Ministry Engagement Collective
- Participate in strategic planning for internal ministry programs and global ministry team
- Recommend, prioritize, and monitor ministry program initiatives, areas of focus, and implementation timelines
- Monitor active and emerging ministry programs to assess their health, alignment, effectiveness, and long-term viability
- Identify opportunities to grow and multiply ministry programs
- Align program initiatives with CMO strategy direction
- Support new country ministry expansion, in consultation with the CMO, CEO, Global Leadership Team, and other stakeholders
- Monitor and assess Kingdom Partnership program model development and refinement
- Support the CMO in developing Kingdom Partnership program frameworks and partnership approaches which include:
- New opportunities for Kingdom Partnership program growth
- Review of new partner program concepts
- Strengthened program alignment with partner priorities
- Strengthen and support the consistent application of established ministry program models
- Support shared program quality guidelines
- In collaboration with the Research & Analytics team, manage and maintain practical outcome measurement tools
- In collaboration with Ministry Advancement, identify and support fundraising opportunities & reporting
- Improve program practices through outcomes and partner feedback
- In collaboration with Global Ministry partners, Joint Ministry Relations (JMR), and the Marketing Team, support accurate and meaningful program impact storytelling for each BLC regional partner. This includes, but is not limited to country profiles, field reviews, Annual Reports, fundraising campaigns, marketing initiatives.
- Ensure accurate and current information for each BLC regional partner:
- Names, places, identities, security protocols, ministry model alignment
- Participate in oversight of BLC collateral, as required, to ensure confidentiality and approve quality assurance
- Ensure accurate and current information for each BLC regional partner:
- Collaborate with the Ministry Operations Lead on program implementation clarity
- Provide program intent, scope, and success criteria to project teams
- Review program progress reports from project teams for contribution to the Ministry Engagement Collective
- Support the Ministry Advancement team with Foundations engagement
- Participate in regular staff chapel services and pray for and minister to colleagues, donors, visitors and people who contact Bible League Canada either in person, or by phone or other electronic communication. These ministry and prayer opportunities include but are not limited to weekly chapel and devotions, meetings, general inquiries, and conferences and events.
*Additional responsibilities may be added in consultation with and at the discretion of your supervisor.
- Minimum requirement of a bachelor’s degree in business, or credentialed in a related field
- Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
- Proven track record of planning, developing and implementing strategic objectives
- Experience building and maintaining relationships with external partners, ministries, churches, donors, or community organizations
- Experience in a faith-based, nonprofit, humanitarian, or international development environment is an asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with advanced PowerPoint & Teams skills
- Advanced organizational and time management skills
- Knowledge of program evaluation and impact assessment methodologies
- Budget awareness and resource planning
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills
- Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to see the “big picture”
- Experience with Asana (project management) software is an asset
- Collaborative team player with proven ability to build relationships, work effectively across teams, and engage diverse stakeholders
- Cross-cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Demonstrates sound judgment, confidentiality, attention to detail, and responsible management of information, relationships, and resources
- Diplomacy and tact when working with stakeholders of varied traditions and contexts
- Able to handle confidential information and maintain security standards
- Follower of Jesus Christ who wholeheartedly subscribes to the Bible League of Canada’s faith and community covenant policy documents
- A love for Bible-based ministry in Canada and around the world
- In fulfilling your responsibilities, you will be required to participate in regular staff chapel services and pray for and minister to colleagues, donors, visitors and people who contact Bible League Canada either in person, or by phone or other electronic communication. These ministry and prayer opportunities include but are not limited to weekly chapel and devotions, meetings, general inquiries, and conferences and events.
Our ministry:
- All peoples. Everywhere. Transformed by the living Word of God.
Our culture:
- Certified as a 2026 Best Christian Workplace (Flourishing category) by the Best Christian Workplaces
Our team:
- Supportive, encouraging, and positive environment
Our commitment:
- Team building, professional development, personal growth
Our plan:
- Competitive compensation, RRSP matching, outstanding benefits package, flexible work arrangements
Accommodation in the selection process is available, upon request, for applicants with a disability, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
For further information about Bible League Canada, please visit our website at www.bibleleague.ca.
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