Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all.

ROLE PURPOSE
The Program Manager will apply leadership and innovation as the life force that sustains and enhances our programs. This position will make a difference by meeting the needs of our clients, funders, and regulators. The manager inspires excellence and purpose into the program by planning, organising, staffing, and monitoring activities that ensure key targets are achieved.

STATUS
Exempt. Position is open to applicants of all genders.

HOURS (40 HOURS PER WEEK)
40 hours per week; Monday-Friday: 0800 - 1600. Position requires ability to work flexible hours based on operational needs.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
Administration

Implements and promulgates all policies and procedures, including developing appropriate manuals, brochures, and handbooks

Hires, supervises, evaluates, transfers, and terminates staff and/or contractors as necessary to fulfill the program goals with the Yukon Government and the Personnel Policies of Connective

Arranges shift schedules, ensuring appropriate staff coverage

Implements a system of staff and volunteer orientation, supervision, in service training and evaluation

Ensures all appropriate daily, monthly, and annual documentation of resource staff and contractor’s files and records are maintained

Accepts responsibility for the daily and monthly financial and administrative aspects of the program

Programs

Makes sure effective, culturally sensitive and inclusive support programs are designed and maintained

Supports the overall program strategic direction

Liaises with other Connective’s staff, especially regarding potential referrals

Facilitates person-centered planning opportunities for staff and service users

Develops related program opportunities, available to the individuals in the community

Ensures that funder’s guidelines, based on all agreed goals and including all steps or success measurement and timelines, are completed

Supervises a diverse range of roles and workers in the team

Community

Maintains effective working relationships with related community services, government/stakeholders, and agencies

Is knowledgeable of related agencies for effective client referrals and support,



especially those in their respective communities

Facilities

Ensures that the physical facilities fulfill all fire, health and safety regulations

Ensures that the resource(s) is maintained as a clean, pleasant, and safe environment

On Call

Is available to all resource staff, in case of emergencies; this may include carrying a cell phone 24 hours a day and ensure on call coverage is arranged in their absence

Other Duties

Coordination and Administration of other teams and programs

All Human Resource Functions – recruitment, training, development

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
We are seeking a highly motivated individual with a proven ability to work in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment. The ideal candidate has:

A bachelor’s degree and/or professional designation, within a minimum of 5 years of applicable or relevant transferable past work experience

Extensive experience and expertise in working with vulnerable populations with complex health and/or substance use conditions who are experiencing or at the risk of homelessness. Experience in working in a shelter environment, and/or community living, supportive housing, other types of residential support settings.

Extensive experience in management of the day-to-day aspects of community-based programs, including case planning, behaviour modification techniques, psychosocial rehabilitative techniques, harm reduction and low barrier housing approach

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English

Knowledge and experience in the areas of group process, individual counselling, and crisis management

Extensive knowledge and expertise in hiring, training, and supervising staff

Ability to motivate and organize a staff team

Administrative experience and strong administrative skills

Preference for candidates with knowledge of non-profit work environments, especially in Housing,



the Criminal Justice Services and Community Living Services and experience in working with Yukon First Nations.

REQUIREMENTS

Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check

Ability to successfully complete an Enhanced Security Clearance

Ability to successfully complete a TB Screening

Ability to successfully pass a reference checkAbility to provide a record of work history

Current Emergency First Aid Certificate

Valid Class 5 driver’s license and driver’s abstract

Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients

Willing to complete Food Secure Certification (Level 1 and 2)

COMPENSATION
Annual Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. This role will also be eligible for the Society’s comprehensive Management Benefits Package

Important: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Canada, observe their weekly hours limit if under a temporary or study visa, and provide proof of eligibility if selected for the role.

WHAT WE OFFER?

Committed Living Wage Employer

2022, 2023 and 2025 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Award from NEOC

2023 High-Performance Culture Award from Supporting Lines

Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan

Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments

Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management

Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday

Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

INCLUSION
At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.

For more information on Connective’s services and locations, visit our website at https://connective.ca/

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