Project Manager - Youth Mental Health

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: Project Manager - Youth Mental Health

Location: St. John’s, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position until March 31, 2027, with possibility of extension pending budget availability and satisfactory performance

Closing date: Until filled

Reporting to the Associate Director of Community and School Engagement, the Project Manager - Youth Mental Health is responsible for leading the development and delivery of a newcomer-focused youth mental health project, with an emphasis on peer support, mental health literacy, and youth empowerment. This role oversees project planning, staffing, curriculum development, and information sessions to ensure alignment with funder requirements and organizational priorities. The position builds and maintains strong internal and external referral networks to connect youth with appropriate mental health supports. The incumbent will also manage project data, reporting, and continuous improvement to support effective outcomes and accountability. Additional responsibilities are carried out as required to support the success of the project.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Manage the development and implementation of a new youth mental health project, with a focus on newcomer-specific mental health, peer support, and youth empowerment


• Provide internal oversight of project activities, ensuring project is designed and delivered in line with funder guidelines and organizational mandate 


• Lead the development of newcomer youth mental health peer supporter curriculum


• Lead the development of newcomer youth mental health information sessions, to be delivered by Newcomer Peer Supporters 


• Oversee the hiring of project staff including Mental Health Program Trainer and Youth Peer Supporters 


• Develop a strong referral network within ANC and across the province to ensure youth are connected with available mental health supports


• Ensure all project materials, programming and outreach are aligned with project goals to enhance mental health literacy


• Oversee project data and create reports according to funding guidelines and internal requests


• Actively monitor and continuously improve program statistics and reporting


• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in education, educational development, social work, counselling, or related field is required; master's degree or above preferred


• Self-directed and self-motivated, with an ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment


• Experience in developing and delivering youth-focused mental health curriculum


• Experience leading and coaching teams in a service delivery environment


• Effective in data management and analysis, and strong narrative and statistical report writing


• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and communication skills (oral and written)


• Cultural awareness and sensitivity in working with a diverse client group


• Experience in working with refugees and immigrants is an asset (i.e. knowledge of pre-migration trauma and other settlement-related stressors)


• Ability to develop networks and maintain contacts within the broader community


• Excellent knowledge of MS365


• Knowledge of the settlement process and issues facing immigrants and refugees during their integration process is an asset


• Ability to speak English and French preferred, other languages an asset

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada


• Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm) is required


• Evenings and weekends may be required


• Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a personal vehicle is required


• Ability to travel is required


• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary


• Valid First Aid Certificate is an asset

How to Apply

  Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

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