Project Manager, Youth Employment Program

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Youth Employment Program (YEP), the Project Manager, YEP, will play a leading role in the tracking, oversight, and project management of a new, one-of-a-kind program to prepare young people for the transforming world of work.

The Project Manager, YEP, will manage the project’s life cycle, including target development and delivery; metrics and assessment; problem-solving and troubleshooting; and deadline and budget management.

As a leader and problem solver with a social conscience, you will report to the Senior Manager, YEP, and work with the Senior Leadership Team, and program managers and assistants to ensure robust and timely delivery of the project.

This full-time role has a hiring range of $70,000 to $75,000 in addition to benefits and three (3) weeks of vacation.

Please Note: This is a full-time, hybrid role, requiring a minimum of two (2) days a week in the Toronto Office.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Ensure all internally established processes and operating standards are followed, in particular: safeguarding, branding, software use, etc.
• Support the project lifecycle, in consultation with the Senior Manager, YEP, from requirements definition through deployment, schedule identification, scope, budget estimation and implementation plans, including risk mitigation
• Consult on a detailed project plan and charter that articulates the project framework, target and goals, as well as the required resources
• Establish, track, and flag all budgetary components and any cost overruns
• Assign and monitor resources to ensure project efficiency and to maximize deliverables
• Report project outcomes and/or risks to the appropriate management channels
• Make recommendations on project logistics, in particular: venue, travel and transportation components
• Ensure any adjustments to project scope, schedule and/or costs are approved and updated
• Oversee the input of all program contacts and connections into Raiser’s Edge and other relevant software.

Impact Measurement

• Provide regular and timely status updates to management to support consistent communication and decision-making across the project lifecycle
• Support project deliverables, in consultation with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) team, with accompanying pathways, metrics, and timelines to achieve project milestones
• Following direction from MEL, implement and measure success benchmarks over time and space to track project progression
• Establish a monitoring and evaluation framework with built-in contingency strategies to mitigate scope and budget overruns

Stakeholder Management

• Oversee and coordinate tasks between and across various departments and stakeholders to maximize efficiency
• Engage with the Senior Manager, YEP, and Senior Leadership Team to address pressing or challenging stakeholder management issues
• Support the project team structure to ensure maximum performance by providing purpose, direction, support, and motivation
• Coordinate and oversee third-party vendors and suppliers as needed, including any Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and other contracts
• Lead project and group meetings, establishing the schedule, agenda, and goals for each session
• Support the development and implementation of partnership strategies, ensuring engagement and follow-ups are tracked and documented

QUALIFICATIONS & KEY SKILLS

Required

• Eligibility to work in Canada
• Project Management certification or designation (Project Management Professional / PMP or other equivalent)
• Experience using MS Office, SharePoint, Raiser’s Edge (or other CRM)
• 2-4 years of previous experience in project management
• Experience using project management tools and software
• University degree (or equivalent) in project management, business, education or a related discipline

Preferred

Strategic problem-solving skills

• Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Meticulous budgeting and financial management skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage and communicate ideas, processes, and strategies to various stakeholders, including program participants
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, agile, and critical thinking skills
• Experience working with equity-deserving youth, particularly those 18-30, facing barriers to employment and training opportunities

Our Values

Inspiration.

We believe in the power of lifelong learning, social inclusion and overcoming obstacles.

Community.

We create and live a culture of collaboration and respect.

Action.

We champion positive change and ensure our actions are in harmony with our purpose.

Responsibility.

We hold ourselves to high standards of leadership and service, with a commitment to local and global impact.

Empathy.

We reach out with compassion and meet people where they are.

Equity.

A commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion underpins all of our work.

Sustainability.

Creating impact through social, economic and environmental connections.

Organization Profile

• Prince’s Trust Canada is a national charity that delivers skill-development and career exploration programs for young people and veterans in collaboration with community-based organizations, business and academic institution partners across Canada.
• Through innovative partnerships and guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, our mission is to empower young people and Veterans to build resilient, future-ready communities. Our programs contribute to an inclusive and sustainable future for Canada by helping equity-deserving young people and Veterans explore, prepare for, and gain access to purposeful employment. Our work is inspired by our Founder and President, His Majesty King Charles III, and his vision for a more sustainable future.
• Learn more about our amazing team, our mission and programs at Prince's Trust Canada | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram

How to Apply

All Prince’s Trust Canada employees are subject to relevant accommodations or exemptions under the Human Rights Code are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 at least 14 days before their first day of work.

Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single PDF document titled, your name – Project Manager, YEP in confidence to [email protected] by 5:00 PM on August 14, 2023. Applications will be received and reviewed on an ongoing basis until this time, therefore early submission is encouraged.

Interview Process

Our hiring process is approximately 4 weeks from the time of application to job offer:

• Interview with Hiring Manager and CEO
• Interview with the Hiring and/or Program Manager
• Please note that only candidates selected for the interview will be contacted
• Phone interview

Commitments

Prince’s Trust Canada is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse communities that we serve. We are currently on a journey in rolling out our equity, diversity and inclusion strategy with measurable outcomes. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized, 2SLGBTQIA+, women and people living with disabilities as we strive to build a more inclusive society. Accommodations are available to all applicants upon request. Please contact us at [email protected] and we will work with all applicants to accommodate any accessibility needs.