Manager, Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership - Tycos, #131

Manager, Toronto North Local Immigration Partnership,Job ID #131

Full-time / 1 year contract with possibility of renewal / Starting ASAP / Tycos / TNLIP

Who is JVS Toronto?

JVS Toronto believes that every individual has opportunities for employment. Since 1947, JVS Toronto has been giving the power of employment and improved learning serving 10,000 new individuals annually through career, employment, and assessment services in Toronto and York Region. We also help businesses recruit the workforce they need to be successful. JVS Toronto is a registered charity and receives generous funding to provide most of our services without charge. Learn about the work we do: www.jvstoronto.org.

Our employees benefit from a group benefit plan, a friendly work environment, monthly wellness initiatives, access to an employee assistance program (EAP), opportunities for continuous learning and a variety of corporate discounts. JVS Toronto also offers permanent employees a generous vacation package, a pension plan in addition to paid sick time, family care and wellness days.

Program Overview

TheToronto North Local Immigration Partnership (TNLIP)develops and maintains new partnerships and implements a local settlement strategy in the Toronto North geographic area.

We’re looking for someone who will:

• Provide leadership and guidance to staff; be responsible for integrating the work of all staff and maintaining operations according to the work plans approved by the Project Management Group (PMG); lead process for development of annual work plans with assistance of coordinators of work groups and in consultation with Partnership Council and PMG (steering committee)
• Provide support, information and advice to enable the effective functioning of the Project Management Group and the Partnership Council of the project; convene meetings of these bodies and participate in meetings of Toronto InterLIP bodies
• Prepare all reports and annual budgets, monitor program expenditures and maintain accurate and timely records, statistics and reports
• Share information regarding priorities and initiatives with other quadrant LIPs, NLT, and the National LIP Secretariat, and work collaboratively with all Toronto LIPs to implement city-wide activities
• Maintain current partnerships, seek relevant members, and support their participation and leadership
• Prepare annual performance review (APR) and oversee implementation of agreed evaluation framework and tools. Conduct monitoring and evaluation to promote project sustainability
• Coordinate activities across work groups finding alignment with activities of other three quadrant LIPs, Newcomer Leadership Table (NLT), Toronto Newcomer Office and other key stakeholders
• Participate in community/neighbourhood networks, community consultations and relevant forums

Flexible hours / evenings / weekends may be required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications& Experience:

• Strong knowledge of immigration, settlement, employment, and organizational development
• Degree in Social Services, International or Community Development, Knowledge Mobilization or Communications, Political Science, Business, or a related field
• A clear Police Vulnerable Sector check is required for this position
• Computer literate; the ability to learn systems used by the agency (ie. SalesForce)
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• 5 years’ of Community Development facilitation experience
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work within a team environment and with multiple levels of management
• Strong problem-solving skills, solution-focused
• Experience in budget preparation, strategic planning, service coordination, and project management; effective organization and time-management skills

Qualified applicants are invited to submit their resume& covering letterhere.
JVS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require accommodation in order to submit your application, please contact JVS directly.
Our agency embraces diversity and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
We thank all applicants for their interest in our agency, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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