Company Description BGC Niagara, formerly the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara, is a charitable, community-supported organization and part of Canada’s largest child and youth serving agency, dedicated to helping young people reach their full potential. Since 1960, it has provided a wide range of services for children and youth, including food, transportation, child care, aquatics, recreation, and leadership programs. The organization serves children and youth across the Niagara Region through accessible, reliable, and inclusive programs.

BGC Niagara focuses on creating safe spaces where young people can develop confidence, build life skills, and experience success in supportive environments.

Role Description BGC Niagara is seeking candidates to carry out the duties of the Fort Erie General Manager at the EJ Freeland Community Centre. This position is responsible for the safe, effective, and efficient delivery of programs and services at BGC Niagara. The position is accountable to the Operations Director.

Compensation

Full-time, salaried position (35 – 44 hours per week)

$58,714.50 - $64,564.50 yearly

Join our team and enjoy a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, wellness, and future. Following the successful completion of your probationary period, you'll receive:

- Comprehensive health and benefits coverage;
- Health Care Spending Account;
- Eligibility to participate in our company-matched retirement savings plan;
- Complimentary membership to the fitness centre at the E.J. Freeland Community Centre in Fort Erie;
- Free access to pool programs at both our Niagara Falls and E.J. Freeland locations.





We are committed to investing in our employees by offering valuable benefits that promote work-life balance, wellness, and long-term financial security.

Qualifications

- 5 years of experience in a leadership role managing programs and services
- Post-secondary diploma/degree in a related field
- Current Police Clearance with Vulnerable Sector Check
- Intermediate First Aid and CPR Level C
- Immunization records
- Pool Operators Certificate (can obtain after hire)
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (can obtain after hire)
- Food Handler’s certification (can obtain after hire)
- A valid driver’s license and access to personal vehicle
- Working knowledge of applicable legislation

Duties and Responsibilities

Deliverables include but are not exclusive to:

- Oversee the delivery of prescribed programs and services;
- Ensure compliance with governing bodies including, but not exclusive to, the Ministry of Education, Niagara Region Public Health, TSSA, Life Saving Society, etc.
- Provide ongoing constructive support to direct reports and ensure gaps in performance are addressed;
- Monitor revenue and expense associated with portfolio;
- Manage relationships with external partners and service providers;
- Active network processes meet Club requirements;
- Customer inquiries are addressed promptly or relayed to the Director;




- Participant data and feedback reports completed monthly;
- Outstanding customer accounts are addressed through prescribed methods;
- Performance reports are analyzed and adjustments to programs made to remain within budget; Director is notified with respect to surplus/deficits;
- Revenue, expenses, purchase orders, invoices are processed and monitored weekly;
- Payroll is accurate and submitted in a timely manner;
- Grants, memorandums of understanding and purchase of services are managed;
- Qualified and competent employees/volunteers are hired and trained;
- All staff scheduled are fully registered and qualified;
- Assigned program handbooks contain curriculum with outcomes and guidelines for activities are readily available;
- Ensure sanitization is assigned and documented;
- Facilities and equipment are clean and in good repair.

Application

Interested Candidates should apply by sending a cover letter and resume to the Human Resources Department no later than September 18, 2026, by 4:00PM to [email protected] The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work workplace. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

📌 General Manager (Fort Erie)
🏢 BGC Niagara
📍 Fort Erie