In this role
you will co-lead Park People’s programs through the next exciting phase of growth, working with partners to deliver new and expanded programs. You will play an important leadership role as Park People emerges as a key agent for city building and positive change in cities across Canada. As a senior member of the team, you will supervise and coach a growing team of 5-7 staff delivering programs on the ground in the Greater Toronto Area and across Canada, in both French and English. If you are a collaborative thinker who thrives in a fast-paced growing entrepreneurial environment and wants to make your mark playing a role in shaping an organization at the forefront of city building in Canada, we can offer you a rewarding and fun place to work.

As Program Manager, your role will include:
Team leadership:
Building and leading a healthy team culture of collaboration, accountability and ongoing learning; ensure the team is working in an integrated and mutually-supportive environment; ensure roles have clear responsibilities and effective work processes and that projects are delivered effectively.
Promoting continuous learning and development through performance management and ongoing coaching, mentoring and skill-building for direct reports. Supporting your team members in doing new things, taking on new responsibilities and honing their skills.
Working closely with the Director, Programs and the Director, Finance & HR to assist with the recruitment, orientation, training and coaching of new team members;
Ensuring Health and Safety protocols are in place for the team..
Building and collaborating with remote teams based in other cities. Keeping team members connected and work moving forward across a distributed team. Following best practices and continually improving capacity across the team to collaborate remotely.
Taking responsibility for the day-to-day management, leadership, supervision, development and motivation of staff using empowerment and skill building approaches.
Overseeing day-to-day scheduling and operations of the Park People Program staff;
Providing input into the team education plan;
Possessing excellent interpersonal and management skills including demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff;

Program Management and Planning:
Ensuring the program team is participating in ongoing program development through evaluation, monitoring and learning
Ensuring the projects and programs are integrated and supporting the organization’s mission and values
Collaborating with Director, Finance and HR to develop and oversee program budgets including quarterly reviews
Providing support for the development and implementation of new and ongoing projects and initiatives;
Demonstrated experience in managing complex programs, initiative and projects with multiple outcomes
Managing programs’ scope, goals, budget and deliverables ensuring consistency with criteria established by funding sources and the vision and goals of Park People;
Good personal time management skills and the ability to support team members in managing the scope of their projects to allow for work plans which include multiple projects (includes good time management skills);

Fundraising and Program Development:
Collaborating with the Director of Programs to developing sustainable programs with diverse funding sources
Working with partner organizations to submit collaborative proposals
Maintaining positive relationships with funders, including submitting timely reports and attending funder events
Building program partnership opportunities, including initial relationship development to project development to contract negotiations

The skills and experience you bring to the role include:

Strong people management and leadership skills including: delegation, project management, prioritization, strengths based coaching and mentoring.
An effective promoter of people who understands the importance of developing the skills, knowledge and abilities of direct reports; manages work, project plans and outcomes effectively
Experience in an entrepreneurial not for profit environment which provides you with the knowledge to coach team members in securing diverse sources of revenue and deliver projects that include multiple funders
3-5 years of experience in management roles and leading a team of full time, long term employees
Demonstrated understanding of project management, scoping work plans and budget forecasting
Bilingualism would be a very strong asset for the role – but under special circumstances we would consider strong Anglophone applicants. Please be clear about your English and French language skills in your application.
As a leader, you demonstrate personal and professional competencies including:
Getting Work Done Through Others — an effective promoter of people who understands the importance of developing the skills, knowledge and abilities of direct reports; manages work, project plans and outcomes effectively
Entrepreneurial and creative approach to working with partners and funders to generate revenue and support long term impact
Courageous Conversations — willing to deal with difficult situations – by addressing challenges and issues with staff and partners quickly and effectively
Results orientation — Accomplishes established goals, delivers the outcomes required and achieves the results. It includes the efficient and effective use of all resources (time, financial, people and technology).
Teamwork and Collaboration — Works collaboratively with others and addresses conflict in a win-win productive manner. This includes a mindset of sharing with others whether it is knowledge, recognition, information and skills. Working towards a common purpose for the good of Park People and the network of people it serves.
Culture — Takes personal responsibility to increase sensitivity, awareness and implementation of Park People’s values including educational and organizational practices in both professional conduct and work-related deliverables.

Position Details:
Salary Range: $60,000-65,000
Anticipated start date: mid-Summer 2020, working remotely until the fall
This position is a permanent full time role, based in Toronto
Park People is a great place to work:

We offer a generous benefits package including health and dental benefits, annual cost of living increases and a pension plan.
An amazing work culture with smart, engaged colleagues who want to learn and improve while having fun.
We have a casual and collegial work environment in Toronto, at a beautiful space at 401 Richmond St., which offers onsite childcare. We value flexibility and work life balance for our team members, offer generous vacation time, flexible work hours and telecommuting options.
Opportunities to get involved in new areas and grow professionally and progressive career opportunities as Park People continues to grow.
Time and funding to support education and training, including regular staff field trip days to explore cool things happening across the city.
A chance to lead change and have an impact in communities across Canada.
If you would like to make a meaningful contribution to our cities and communities while working with a dynamic, results-driven and expanding group that is at the forefront of an emerging urban park renaissance, this is an excellent opportunity and challenge for a connector and city builder with a high degree of diplomacy, sound judgment and personal drive for bringing positive change to our city. Please send your resume and cover letter in one electronic file by Sunday June 21st, 2020 in confidence by to: admin@parkpeople.ca

Park People strive to have a staff team that represents the community we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or disability. Should you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at admin@parkpeople.ca . Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.