Director of Northern BC

Job Responsibility: Connective is a dynamic non-profit organization that provides innovative programming in the social services sector. We strive to create safe, healthy, and inclusive communities for all. ROLE PURPOSE The Director of Programs will ensure that Connective delivers programs and client services that meet or exceed client needs by developing and implementing structures and supports for the longer-term capability of programs across the organization. This position will also be responsible for identifying and implementing significant improvements to existing programs and identifying new opportunities to achieve the organization's strategic goals. HOURS Monday- Friday 0900-1700 evenings and weekends may be needed from time to time. REPORTING AND WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports and is accountable to the Chief Executive Officer
• Participates as a member of the Connective executive team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Contributes to the development and implementation of the strategic plan
• Oversees and directs assigned programs and services
• Ensures a high level of quality assurance for assigned programs and services and adherence to required/ relevant standards
• Provides communication to the CEO of any exposure to risk in program and services or other risk, such as media or reputational risk
• Ensures programs are compliant with policies, contractual, legal, regulatory and financial

requirements, and identify changes to program policies as required

• Oversees all program reporting, outcome measurements, statistics and other requirements for

funders and for internal purposes

• Reviews new program opportunities and expansion of existing programs
• Provides direct input into business functions and how they support programs and service delivery
• Works in collaboration with the Finance team to plan, review monthly financials, provide direct input to the annual budget for assigned programs, and to make decisions that support those programs within the approved budget
• Oversees and as needed, leads high-level human resources issues relating to labour relations or significant issues concerning employees, volunteers or contractors for assigned programs (termination, grievances and arbitration)
• Represents the needs of Connective clients in the development of key relationships:

participating in community committees, working groups and other community organizations to improve service delivery

• Identifies and supports collaboration with other organizations and the development of key partnerships for Connective
• Identifies and supports the development of innovative opportunities throughout the agency
• Actively participates as an external representative of the organization with community,stakeholders, and the public
• Monitors pertinent funding information sources for funding opportunities
• Takes on CEO accountabilities as assigned by the CEO in their absence

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Function independently, while remaining a crucial member of the support team
• Adhere to Connective policies and procedures
• Be available to work flexible hours as needed. May include some evenings/weekends, as determined by the regional office needs and schedules

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• A bachelor's degree and/or professional designation, with a minimum of 5 years of applicable or relevant transferable past work experience
• Knowledge of the social/affordable housing sector
• Knowledge of local government development approvals processes.
• Knowledge of federal and provincial and local government grants/programs for affordable housing
• Knowledge of policies, guidelines and statutory requirements relevant to real estate development
• Ability to analyze various program development opportunities, including financial analysis
• Ability to develop feasible plans and successfully implement the plans
• Ability to lead teams to accomplish goals
• Ability to work in a fast paced, multi-task environment
• Ability to deal with diverse stakeholders

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to successfully complete a Vulnerable Persons Criminal Records Check
• Ability to successfully pass a reference check
• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate
• Valid driver's license
• Personal transportation that is in good repair, insured for business up to $1,000,000 for liability, and which can be used to transport clients

COMPENSATION Annual Salary will be negotiated based on experience and qualifications. This role will also be eligible for the Society's comprehensive Management Benefits Package. WHAT WE OFFER?

• Committed Living Wage Employer
• 2022 Canadian Nonprofit Employer of Choice Aware from NEOC
• 2023 High-Performance Culture Award from SupportingLines
• Competitive benefits package, including health, wellness, and pension plan
• Career and personal development, with the ability to grow in a diverse range of programs and departments
• Access to a range of staff mental health supports, including an in-house counsellor, Employee Family Assistance Program, and Critical Incidents Stress Management
• Access to On-Demand Pay to withdraw earned wages before payday
• Connective is part of a portability program where employees moving from a CSSEA-member employer to Connective will port their service hours for vacation and wage purposes (within last 12 months)

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Connective, we value and accommodate unique differences to ensure that our staff have the opportunity and are supported to thrive. To build a strong and representative workforce, we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC, LGBTQ2S+ people, immigrants, and people with disabilities or other marginalized communities.