Director, Community Programs (Full Time) - Toronto, On

Basic Function

Are you an experienced leader looking for an opportunity to partner and engage in meaningful

transformation for children, youth, and young adults with disabilities in Canada? If you thrive in

an environment where stakeholder engagement and strategy are critical to success, this

exciting opportunity is for you!

The Director, Community Programs is responsible for the development and expansion of a

network of programs and services, with the goal of supporting children, youth, and young adults

with disabilities in unlocking their potential through engaging, measurable and meaningful

community programs. The role will lead and grow a capable function, developing innovative

community-based programs that engage communities and families across the country.

As a member of the Senior Management team, the Director plays a critical role in helping March

of Dimes Canada (MODC) achieve its vision to provide high quality programs locally and

nationally. The incumbent is instrumental in ensuring consistent and effective internal processes

and communications in order to strengthen MODC’s programs and position the organization for

continued success and growth. As a strategic leader with demonstrated experience in leading

and managing large, diverse teams to deliver on organizational priorities, you will drive

innovative thinking, implement business transformations, and communicate the value of change

to stakeholders as well as staff and leaders across MODC

Responsibilities

• Using a continuous improvement model, monitor the effectiveness of community programs and provide guidance and suggestions on necessary programmatic changes and improvements.
• Develop, implement, and manage annual program budget and expenditures in conjunction with designated team members.
• Participate and assist in community problem solving and collaboration initiatives as required.
• Drive a strategic approach to create and improve systems that enable community programs: identifying opportunities for strategic partnerships with the network of community service organizations and other stakeholders. Overseeing investments to strengthen partnerships, collaboration, and collective impact.
• Contribute as a member of the cross-organization Senior Management Team and participate in cross-functional teams to help realize organizational strategies and plans.
• Provide leadership and mentoring for team members involved in leading program delivery, including setting annual objectives, performance management and ensuring professional development opportunities.
• Support the Vice President, Employment Services, in related initiatives and projects.
• Build strong relationships and partnerships with key external stakeholders, including community members, other funders and partners, and community agencies.
• Ensure risk management and due diligence policies and processes are implemented.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience working in the disability sector, including supporting children, youth, and young adults with disabilities.
• Demonstrated commitment and proven success in engaging employees, building leadership capacity, leading change, and promoting a strong organizational culture of excellence, equality, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility.
• Experience leading operations, service delivery transformation initiatives, community development with strong facilitation skills to move complex partnerships forward.
• Experience developing and translating multi-year, results oriented strategic plans into annual operational plans that achieve measurable results with proven process and project management skills.
• Proven organizational abilities and capacity to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Knowledge of and experience with municipal, provincial and/or federal government funding.
• Sound judgement, political acuity, and organizational awareness in managing issues.
• Highly developed analytical skills with ability to conduct research and use independent judgement to problem solve.
• You understand business metrics, performance measurement and have experience leading business analysis and implementing identified improvement opportunities.
• More than 5 years and up to and including 10 years' experience in strategic program planning, implementation and evaluation and community development.
• Extensive knowledge and expertise in the non-profit sector and strong understanding of the human services sector and related social issues.
• Post secondary education with post-graduate level qualifications preferred in occupational therapy, social services, child development or related field, or equivalent work-related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience advancing program development, execution, experience leading organizational development, change management, introducing new methodologies and improved program processes into an organization.
• Ability to develop, build and maintain strategic partnerships with community partners and diverse stakeholders with divergent interests.
• Superior communication skills and experience presenting information and making recommendations to senior management and stakeholders with the ability to influence change and challenge existing practices.
• Ability to influence, negotiate, manage sensitive issues, and coordinate complex projects with multiple stakeholders.

Please note that March of Dimes Canada has a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy. All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by receiving all required doses of a vaccine approved by Health Canada at least 14 days prior to the commencement of their employment, or as otherwise recommend by public health authorities. We will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals who are unable to be vaccinated for medical reasons or on the basis of any other protected ground, as required under applicable human rights legislation.

March of Dimes Canada is committed to a workforce that is reflective of the diverse populations that we serve. We welcome applications from qualified individuals from all backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and accessibility standards across Canada, March of Dimes Canada will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any accommodations, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive, equitable and accessible.