Director of Girls, Youth and Family Programs

Employment Type:  Full-Time, Contract
Work Hours:  35 hours per week (In accordance with Management Work Hours)
Contract Duration:  Starts as soon as possible to August 3, 2027
Salary: $96,135 – $110,964 (M11) annually;  plus, comprehensive benefits package
Location:   Head Office -87 Elm Street, Toronto
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM
Are you passionate about creating empowerment opportunities for girls and gender diverse youth to develop lifelong leadership skills?  Are you committed to creating safe and inclusive spaces where all girls and gender diverse youth can thrive? If so, this is your call to action!  Consider joining our team in this new senior management position that has been created to strengthen and expand YWCA Toronto’s Girls, Youth and Family Programs to respond to the needs of women, girls and gender diverse youth within the Greater Toronto Area.

YWCA Toronto strives to uphold anti-discrimination practices and anti- oppression principles to ensure that the rights of all individuals are respected and protected. We work to promote a climate that is welcoming of all women and individuals who identify as Trans, intersex, non-binary, agender, and/or Two-Spirit. We encourage applications from women and gender diverse people from all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO
YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. Our  programs promote equality, economic security and lives free from violence.  We help women and girls flee violence, secure housing, find jobs, establish  Their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. We offer a range of  housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls’ programs and family programs. We also engage in systemic advocacy. 

As a member of the senior management team, the Director of Girls, Youth and Family Programs contributes in setting the operational vision and planning of YWCA Toronto in the context of the Association’s Mission Statement

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directs the development of short and long-term girls, youth and family program plans in accordance with the overall goals and objectives and strategic plan of the Association;
• Identifies the needs of the communities served and develops programs that respond to those needs through changes to existing programs, the development of new programs and/or the expansion into new areas;
• Leads the implementation of Quality Framework initiatives related to Girls, Youth and Family Programs;
• Collaborates in the development of strategic, comprehensive and cost-effective public relations, marketing, and fundraising plans to support the programs of the Association with the Director of Advocacy and Communications, the Director of Philanthropy, and relevant program managers
• Identifies opportunities for partnerships and collaboration with other organizations to ensure high quality, comprehensive and relevant programs.
• Participates in the Association’s rotating Director on-call schedule.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Academic qualifications equivalent to a Master’s degree in Social Work, Adult Education or other relevant discipline with over ten years directly related experience including experience at a senior management level; cases for equivalency considered
• Alignment with YWCA Toronto’s mission, vision and values including an understanding of and commitment to intersectional feminism;
• Exceptional knowledge of girls, youth, and family support programs;
• Exceptional knowledge and competency in working with diverse groups from an anti-oppressive and trauma-informed framework;
• Demonstrated experience in program development, evaluation, and grant-writing skills required;
• Demonstrated supervisory experience in a unionized environment is required;
• Knowledge of another culture and /or a second language would be an asset;
• Advanced ability to research and analyze complex concepts; ability to think, strategically, to plan, organize and execute effectively;
• Outstanding verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
• Previous experience in a feminist social service environment would be an asset;

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Registered Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is not within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are a YWCA Toronto Bargaining Unit Employee. For YWCA Toronto employees, this position is not secondable.

Management Work Hours
While the standard work week is 35 hours, flexibility is required for management positions. Hours may exceed 35 per week based on operational demands. Management positions receive additional 70 hrs. overtime hours annually in accordance with the Management Hours of Work Policy.

Posting Date: September 11, 2026

 

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.