Program Manager
- Job Type
- Contract / Full Time
- Job Level
- Other
- Location
- Oakville, ON
- Impact Area
- Other
- Impact Category
- Other
- Company Type
- Other
About this position
Program Manager
Full-time contract
Wellspring Cancer Support Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to become a vital part of our dynamic team. This role will be primarily located at our centre in Oakville, Ontario, however, the successful candidate may choose to work 2 days at home most weeks.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a non-profit setting, preferably related to health and/or wellness
- University degree in social work, social services, health administration, child life, or a related field
- Experience in a supervisory role
- High degree of organization, with very good problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Understanding of the impact of cancer on individuals and families
- High degree of proficiency in MS Word, Excel and Outlook
- Fluency in English with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Management of designated programs including:
- recruitment of and succession planning for professional and volunteer program leadership
- monitoring program performance and addressing concerns as they arise
- strategic planning for growth and identification of gaps in programming
- new program development
- managing stakeholder relations with partnered programs
- program leadership where relevant
- Coordination of designated programs including:
- scheduling of professional program leaders and volunteers
- program leader mentoring and support
- acquisition of required supplies and equipment
- virtual hosting and oversight of data collection
- Supervision and mentorship of the Centre Coordinator
- Participation and contribution as an integral part of the Mission Delivery staff team
- Participation in, and encouragement of, Wellspring’s growing culture of philanthropy
Wellspring is a network of community-based support centres offering programs and services that meet the emotional, practical, and physical/functional needs of people living with cancer and those who care for them. For more information, visit www.wellspring.ca.
To apply, please email your cover letter and CV, addressed to Eva Thurlow, to: humanresources@wellspring.ca
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. No phone calls, please.