08 Nov
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StepStones for Youth
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Toronto
08 Nov
StepStones for Youth
Toronto
Contract Term: 1-Year Position Type: Part-Time Location: Requires in-person work at our offices in Toronto, ON Reports To: Executive Director Salary Range: $75,000-$100,000 Position Overview StepStones for Youth is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and solutions‑oriented Project Manager with extensive experience in social services, ideally related to child protection and youth homelessness. The role will support program evaluation, research, partner collaboration, stakeholder engagement, and the activation of our newly acquired property—a dedicated hub in Canada designed for young people in the child welfare system. The Hub will serve as a national model for support for youth in foster care. This generalist project‑management role requires strong operational judgment, the ability to create structure in dynamic environments, and comfort balancing long‑term strategic planning with day‑to‑day problem solving. The successful candidate will work with senior leadership to ensure key initiatives are executed efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule. Key Responsibilities 1. Organizational Project Management Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic projects from initiation through evaluation, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines. Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, milestones, and reporting systems to track progress, risks, and deliverables. Coordinate cross‑departmental teams, external vendors, and partners to ensure clarity, accountability, and momentum across initiatives. Oversee operational planning and execution of events, community initiatives,
and organizational activations, including logistics, compliance, and budget tracking. Strengthen organizational systems and infrastructure by identifying operational efficiencies, improving workflows, and developing scalable processes and documentation. Provide executive‑level support through regular progress updates, board reporting preparation, and proactive identification of operational risks and improvement opportunities. 2. Property Project Oversight Lead day‑to‑day coordination and develop detailed project timelines for all property‑related initiatives. In collaboration with the CEO, monitor renovation budgets, source quotes, and submit orders; assist with procurementprocesses and vendor selection. Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, fire code, and all other relevant regulations; coordinate inspections and follow‑up work. Develop systems for ongoing building oversight and maintenance. Develop building risk management and incident response protocols. Troubleshoot urgent or emerging building‑related issues. Provide on‑site presence as required. Liaise with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, accessibility consultants, and city officials.
Qualifications 3+ years of project management experience and 5‑7 years of social service experience. Experience in a non‑profit or community‑based organization (especially related to child protection) is a strong asset. Experience managing renovation projects is a strong asset. Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects. Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills. Experience working with budgets and financial tracking. Familiarity with compliance, permits, or municipal processes is an asset. Experience with CRM or database implementations is an asset. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project tracking tools. PMP, CAPM, and other relevant certifications are considered an asset (not required). Highly organized and detail‑oriented. Robust written and verbal communication. Able to shift between strategic and tactical work. Strong judgment and discretion. Values‑driven and aligned with youth‑centered, equity‑focused work. Equal Opportunity StepStones values the unique skills and experiences each individual brings. We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible organization, providing barrier‑free employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation to participate fully in our recruitment processes, please let us know. We are an equal‑opportunity employer. We seek to strengthen our commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion through proactive steps and employment equity. #J-18808-Ljbffr
📌 Project Manager - C$75,000 - C$100,000 A Year - Part Time (Toronto)
🏢 StepStones for Youth
📍 Toronto