Leadership Program Coordinator

Job Title : Leadership Program Coordinator

Department : Community Development

Reports To : Manager Social Planning and Research / Team Lead Community Planner Research

Hours of Work : 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.

Location : CDCD sites - Ajax / Oshawa

Application Deadline : February 20 2026

Job purpose

Under the direction of the Manager Social Planning and Research and the Team Lead Community Planner Research the Leadership Program Coordinator will be responsible for the implementation of the Newcomer Women Leadership Program and coordination of the affiliated Leadership Durham professional development program.

The Leadership Programs provide participants with opportunities to develop their communication leadership and self-advocacy skills while boosting their confidence. Participants are invited to provide support to and receive support from their peers and share the successes and challenges of their journey with their peers and the program coordinator.

Company Overview

Community Development Council Durham (CDCD) is an independent not-for-profit social planning organization that has been working to enhance the quality of life for individuals families and communities in Durham for 55 years. We organize a variety of research community development and social planning initiatives as well as administer and deliver front line social service programs. Please visit us at for more information.

Duties and responsibilities

• Using client-centered anti-oppression anti-racism trauma-informed gender-based analysis plus and strength-based approaches build relationships and establish rapport with existing community partners vendors staff and volunteers.
• Maintain confidentiality and privacy protection measures for all community partners vendors staff volunteers and clients
• Promote a high-functioning teamwork environment that is inclusive harmonious cooperative efficient and productive.
• Participate in promoting a positive workplace culture through agency committee membership and departmental activities
• Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements of programs within the positions portfolio.

Durham Community Leadership Program

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Additional Requirements

This job posting relates to an open vacancy. The recruitment process does not involve artificial intelligence or automated decision-making. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are conducted by human reviewers.

APPLICATION PROCESS : Applicants are requested to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their strengths experience and aptitude to fulfill the position requirements.

CDCD thanks all applicants for their interest; however only those asked for additional information and / or selected for an interview will be contacted.

CDCD is committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees. We strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace that represents the cultural mosaic of the Durham Region and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from the different viewpoints unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees who bring fresh new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver our mission.

CDCD is strongly committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons / persons of colour persons with disabilities women 2SLGBTQIA persons and others who may contribute to fostering innovative ideas and solutions.

As an employer CDCD has a duty to accommodate potential candidates throughout the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.

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Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 60000 - 64000