director, community programs

Education

• Master's degree
• Counselling psychology
• Social work, other
• or equivalent experience

Work setting

• Community and social services
• Unions
• Associations and non profit organizations
• Correctional facility

Budgetary responsibility

• 500,001 - $1,500,000

Tasks

• Direct the delivery of social and community service programs
• Evaluate the delivery of social and community service programs
• Plan and organize the delivery of social and community service programs
• Hire and provide training for professional and non-professional staff
• Direct and advise professional and non-professional staff
• Establish administrative procedures
• Participate in policy development by preparing reports and briefs for management committees and working groups
• Plan, administer and control budgets for projects, programs, support services and equipment
• Represent their respective organizations for the purpose of government liaison and media relations
• Resolve conflict situations
• Supervisory Experience
• MS Office

Supervision

• 16-20 people

Security and safety

• Criminal record check
• Enhanced reliability security clearance

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Work under pressure
• Attention to detail
• Fast-paced environment
• Tight deadlines

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics
• Proactive

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Mileage paid
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Learning / training paid by employer
• Team building opportunities
• Wellness program