Program Manager, Creating Opportunities Strategy

The Program Manager is responsible for planning, implementation, evaluation and strategic direction of the Creating Opportunities Strategy.

The Creating Opportunities Strategy is targeted to low-income individuals with multiple barriers to employment. The program is designed to meet each individual where they currently sit on the pre-employment spectrum.  There are three streams (pathways) in the Creating Opportunities Program: Learning Pathway, Experience Pathway, and Transitions Pathway.

Terms of Employment:
Permanent Full time  
37.5 hours/week, Monday to Friday possibility of evening and weekends required.

Job /Roles & Responsibilities:
Ensure the Creating Opportunities Strategy is aligned with the mandate, vision, philosophy and overall strategic objectives of the SFBLC. Ensure program meets timelines, targets and reporting requirements as outlined in the contract agreement with the program funder.  
Monitor and approve budget and program expenditures.
Ensure maintenance of statistics and data for the purpose of planning, monitoring and evaluating the program.
Develop overall program framework that identifies and sequences program activities and content.
Oversee the coordination of events, trips, speakers, and certification opportunities.
Develop, revise and implement program policies and procedures
Supervise program staff, including the Literacy Instructor, Employment Coach, Job Developer, and Administrative Assistant.
Outline and oversee contractors agreements and expectations
Develop, maintain and strengthen working relationships with health, social, education and other relevant agencies/programs/institutions in Saskatoon.  Make resource connections and referrals as appropriate.
Strengthen the visibility of the program through marketing promotion, outreach and connections with referral agencies.