Join Our Team as an Associate Program Director!
Open Door Group is a CARF-accredited, not-for-profit organization and registered charity providing employment services to thousands of individuals a year across Canada. We work with all individuals who are interested in preparing for, finding, and keeping meaningful employment. In addition to employment services, we provide unique support programs for individuals living with mental illness in Vancouver and Kamloops.
Our vision is a world where all people have access to opportunities that give them purpose, prosperity and belonging. We pride ourselves on modeling a culture of authenticity, transparency, and inclusion. Our values are based on the genuine belief that all individuals can succeed and are the drivers of their own success. We're committed to fostering a culture of collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.
We are looking for an impactful leader to join our team as an Associate Program Director (APD). This is a remote opportunity for someone with a passion for driving performance through exemplary leadership. As an APD you will develop and support high performing teams throughout different regions.
Responsible for achieving operational success of local programs and services, you will deliver timely response to government inquiries and in organizing, coordinating, participating, and reporting on local marketing and employment engagement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and implement strategies/activities leading to a culture that motivates, empowers, engages, and respects employees and that leads to the development and maintenance of high performing cohesive teams.
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Act as subject matter expert in government policy/requirements and in client/candidate engagement.
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Support staff in dealing with difficult customer interactions and ensure that each employee’s worksite follows ODG and government policy guidelines.
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Hire, schedule, train, evaluate, develop, motivate, discipline, recommend termination, and supervise staff.
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Direct and support staff in the implementation of new or changed policy, frameworks, processes, etc.
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For direct reports, formally develop/monitor individual development plans.
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Support in the preparation of annual business and/or project plans.
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Identify and submit quarterly reports to the Program Director, COO, or CEO on product, service, supply chain, and distribution areas for improvement and innovation
Key Benefits:
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Municipal Pension Plan
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5 weeks’ vacation to start
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5 paid personal days
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5 paid sick days
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Annual Professional Development Allowance
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Health Spending Account
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Extended Medical and Dental
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Hybrid working opportunities
Qualifications:
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3-5 years’ experience in managerial and supervisory roles.
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Social Science, Social Work, or similar.
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Proven track record of successfully leading teams and achieving strategic objectives and targets.
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Demonstrated experience in the development and maintaining high performance program delivery teams
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Demonstrated experience in holding employees accountable and focused on delivering on results.
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Demonstrated experience in customer service and customer relationship management.
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Demonstrated analytical, planning, and organizational skills and experience.
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Strong interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility to work effectively with leadership, staff, government officials, and the general public.
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Demonstrated ability to write clear and concise reports.
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Demonstrated ability to maintain administrative and client records.
Special Conditions of Employment
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Required to pass a criminal history background and/or fingerprinting.
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Must be able to work flexible hours when necessary.
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Must have the ability to work on a computer for an extended period.
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Must be open to occasional travel within British Columbia and the Interior region.
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Occasional travel within Canada may be required.
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As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Open Door Group must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and lead a dynamic team to new heights, we encourage you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of Open Door Group and making a difference.
Apply now by submitting your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and your vision for the role.
Open Door Group values diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive work environment. We are looking for qualified individuals who represent, at all job levels, the diversity of the people we serve and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, individuals of all genders and sexual orientation, origin and ethnic affiliations, disability, age, and religion.
