Senior Program Leader - Planned Project Services

TCHC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Toronto Community Housing is seeking a Senior Program Leader to support community-based cultural, educational, recreational and social activities across Toronto locations. You will work with the Program Coordinator to identify residents’ needs, plan and implement diverse programs, promote TCHC initiatives, and ensure safe, well-run activities for the community.

The role requires strong organizational, communication and interpersonal skills, experience in community outreach, and ability to

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working in a community based setting.
• Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation of community based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in organizing, promoting and/or facilitation of special events.
• First Aid qualifications (asset) or willingness to obtain certificate prior to commencement of work.

Responsibilities

• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, identify residents’ needs for cultural, educational, recreational and social activities.
• Support the development and implementation of a variety of social and recreational activities meeting the needs of the community.
• Promote all TCHC lead programs and activities on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate programs on an ongoing basis in conjunction with on-site staff.
• Responsible for community space during program hours, inclusive of reporting deficiencies to manager and securing space once program is complete.
• Ensure the recreation program operates safely.
• Liaise with front-line staff assigned to the portfolio to ensure cooperative programming.
• Supervise and provide ongoing support and direction to all on-site program staff
• Conduct ongoing inventory and inform the Program Lead of supplies needed during the program.
• Participate in staff meetings, local and city wide events as directed by the manager
• Maintain a co-operative relationship with other program and agencies within the community.
• Wear the official TCHC staff uniform and nametag while on duty.
• Ensure that final program report is completed at the end of the program and that all forms and supplies are handed in.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Community outreach

Program planning

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Vacancy Type: Temporary/Seasonal

Salary/Hourly Range: $20.04

Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday - Friday up to 25 hours per week (Some weekends and evenings required)

Hybrid Eligible: No

Affiliation: CUPE Local 79

Contract Length: Until December 31, 2026 (Possible extension)

Division and Department: Facilities Management

Location: Throughout applicable Toronto Community Housing locations.

Number of Vacancies: 2

Existing/New Job: Existing

Grade: Senior Program Leader

Vacancy Status: Existing Vacancy

Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List

Make a difference

We are currently searching for a dedicated and passionate individual to join our family at Toronto Community Housing!As a Senior Program Leader, you’ll utilize your expertise and knowledge to contribute to the ongoing efforts of Toronto Community Housing to improve the neighborhoodsand lives of residents of Toronto. You will help our residents to become "greener" and assist with educating them around conserving utilities and recycling.

Employment Timelines

The contract terms for this position will be until December 31, 2026, working up to 25 hours per week. During this time there would be some weekend and evening work that you may be required to assist with. Prior notice will be given if/when such work is being required from staff.

What you’ll do

• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, you will identify residents’ needs for cultural, educational, recreational and social activities.
• Support the development and implementation of a variety of social and recreational activities meeting the needs of the community.
• Promote all TCHC lead programs and activities on an ongoing basis.
• Evaluate programs on an ongoing basis in conjunction with on-site staff.
• Responsible for community space during program hours, inclusive of reporting deficiencies to manager and securing space once program is complete.
• Ensure the recreation program operates safely.
• Liaise (if applicable) with front-line staff assigned to the portfolio to ensure cooperative programming.
• Supervise and provide ongoing support and direction to all on-site program staff
• Conduct ongoing inventory and inform the Program Lead of supplies needed during the program.
• Participate in staff meetings, local and city wide events as directed by the manager
• Maintain a co-operative relationship with other program and agencies within the community.
• Wear the official TCHC staff uniform and nametag while on duty.
• Ensure that final program report is completed at the end of the program and that all forms and supplies are handed in.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need

• Demonstrated knowledge, experience and/or academic background in working in a community based setting.
• Experience with program planning, implementation, and evaluation of community based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in community outreach.
• Proven administrative skills.
• Proven organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in organizing, promoting and/or facilitation of special events.
• First Aid qualifications (minimum of Emergency First Aid) is an asset, or must be willing to obtain certificate prior to commencement of work assignment.

PLESE NOTE

In order to be eligible as a Senior Program Leader, applicants need to be at least 18 years or above. Applicants 18 years of age and over, must present a valid and suitable Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector Check) prior to commencing employment.