Over 50 years of Community Service

 Salary: Depends on Experience
Status: Full-time, Permanent

The Clean Nova Scotia Foundation is an independent, non-profit organization that started in 1988.  We work in vital environmental areas like energy, water, transportation and waste.  The Clean Foundation provides the knowledge, tools and inspiration needed to encourage the individual actions that add up to positive environmental change. We partner with individual citizens, governments, organizations, communities and businesses to find environmental solutions.

You may know us as Clean Nova Scotia, but we work across Atlantic Canada, throughout the traditional lands of the Mi’kmaq and Wolastoqiyik.  Our local roots are going global, exploring how our knowledge and experience can be used in other countries, including nations in the developing world.  That’s why we say we’re just Clean.

We are currently seeking a hardworking, dynamic and motivated individual to add to our team who has a strong passion for people and the environment.  Our approach is always collaborative and team oriented.  In this stimulating role of Senior Manager of Programs you will report to the Executive Director.

Position Overview:
Reporting to the Executive Director, the primary purpose of Senior Manager of Programs position is to plan, organize, develop and direct environmental programs through the strategic alignment of regulatory compliance and public policy.  The Senior Manager of Programs is responsible for ensuring that the programs meet or surpass targets, maintain a high level of client satisfaction and that delivery of the programs and its activities are in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization.  This position is a key member of the Management team of the organization

Key Areas of Responsibility:

Plan the delivery of programs and its activities in accordance with the mission and the goals of the organization;
Develop new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization;
Develop annual budgets and operating plans to support the programs and ensure that the programs operate within the approved budget;
Develop a program evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programs and to identify areas for improvement;
Communicate with funders as outlined in funding agreements;
Identify and evaluate the risks associated with program activities and take appropriate action to control the risks;
Monitor the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation according to the program evaluation framework;
Report evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to enhance the program, as appropriate;
Grow sustainable revenues from existing programs and funders through targeted program development opportunities;
Build on project and program opportunities;
Ensure appropriate training and coaching of the staff.  Demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to gain optimal levels of performance and commitment;
Ensure employee Performance Management aligns with the organizations objectives and competency expectations;
Perform other job-related duties as assigned and in support of the organization.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Completion of post-secondary education in Public Administration, Business Administration, Environmental Science or a related field;
Minimum of five (5) years management experience;
Minimum of five (5) years of related program management experience, including program development, project management, and managing teams of people;
Ability to monitor/reconcile complex project budgets with multiple fund sources;
Effective verbal/written communication skills; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships both internally and with outside agencies and private firms;
Strong computer skills; Outlook, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
Experience in managing, coaching and mentoring staff;
Experience working with various stakeholders in a not-for-profit environment;
Must be legally entitled to work in Canada;
Valid Canadian driver’s license;
Must demonstrate a passion for the environment;
Must be able to complete and pass a criminal background check;
Must be able to provide a Driver’s Abstract from the Registry of Motor Vehicle;
Experience working in a not-for-profit environment is considered an asset;
Valid First Aid and WHIMIS would be considered an asset;
Completion of post-secondary education Masters of Business Administration, Public Administration or Community Development would be considered an asset.

If you are interested in this position please submit your cover letter and resume, merged into one document, quoting competition number SMP0702-CB, via email to Mary Christopher, mchristopher@clean.ns.ca by July 26, 2015. We appreciate all interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Clean is committed to Employment Equity and our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels.  We welcome applicants from Aboriginal People, Visible Minority Groups, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations of positions where they are under-represented.  If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on either your cover letter or resume.