Centre Manager, Toronto

Wellspring Cancer Support FoundationToronto, Ontario, Canada

14 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation is seeking a Manager for Westerkirk House , which is located at 105 Wellness Way in Toronto . Westerkirk House provides cancer support programs to a growing number of individuals and families living with cancer. This is a full-time position with benefits located on site at 105 Wellness Way.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience, which includes motivating and supervising volunteers, and providing support to people living with health concerns
Very strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
A high degree of organizational capability, with good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
An understanding of the impact of cancer on individuals and families
The ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Fluency in English
Adaptability based on varying demands within the role
A high degree of proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook, and a good comfort level with tasks associated with program and volunteer administration

Key Areas of Responsibility

On-site, day-to-day management of the delivery of programming operating at Wellspring Westerkirk House, which is located at 105 Wellness Way in Toronto

Management of local volunteer resources, including recruitment, training, scheduling, mentoring, succession planning, leadership, support and recognition

Provision of front-line support for people with cancer and their loved ones, including customer service, program referrals, coordination of services, etc.

Stakeholder relationship building, including outreach to, and maintenance of, strong relationships with professionals working with hospitals and community groups

Participation in, and encouragement of, Wellspring’s growing culture of philanthropy

If you have the above qualifications and would like to support Wellspring’s mission of helping individuals and families living with cancer, please apply to Eva Thurlow with cover letter and résumé at [email protected] with Centre Manager in the subject line. No phone calls please.

Wellspring promotes diversity and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from gender diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Wellspring provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted for an interview, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position and Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres providing programs that meet the emotional, practical, physical, informational, and functional needs of individuals and families living with cancer. For more information, visit www.wellspring.ca.