Catchment Manager, WorkBC Programs Job Description

Catchment Manager, WorkBC Programs Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Catchment Manager, WorkBC Programs to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct and manage the WorkBC and new employment initiatives taking into consideration the competitive, economic, social, and political environments;
  • Maintain working knowledge of local community trends and opportunities;
  • Enhance diversity and inclusion amongst team members;
  • Set-up and manage funding and expenditure monitoring systems;
  • Supervise programs as assigned, including WorkBC Centre subcontracted staff;
  • Ensure programs and services meet CARF standards;
  • Manage employee development and performance, and provide opportunities for growth;
  • Act on audit, evaluation, and other objective financial performance information, make improvements where relevant;
  • Manage finances, resources, and develop program budgets;
  • Oversee staff to meet performance standards and financial requirements;
  • Work on continuous quality improvement to meet contract and agency objectives;
  • Monitor projects against milestones, report and inform partners and clients of delays or issues; assess problems and make recommendations;
  • Hire, coach/mentor, and train staff;
  • Develop and manage strategic relationships with funders and community partners;
  • Provide analytical data and recommendations to the Senior Manager and the Director to track the performance of programs and make improvements.

Requirements:

  • Ability to manage a large case load while balancing client services and outcome targets;
  • Excellent problem-solving, team building, collaboration and organizational skills;
  • Ability to delegate duties or tasks effectively;
  • Experience motivating staff and implementing recognition programs;
  • Tactful, discreet, diplomatic, patient, flexible and possesses cultural sensitivity and excellent judgement in decision-making;
  • Presentation/public speaking skills;
  • Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills;
  • Knowledge of employment programs and services, and local labour market conditions, preferably within the WorkBC context;
  • Excellent problem solving, team building, collaboration and organizational skills; able to exercise good judgment;
  • Project Management/Coordination;
  • Able to incorporate data and financial analysis in decision-making;
  • Excellent working knowledge of program activities, office equipment, MS Office and database software including Integrated Case Management (ICM);
  • Experience in Financial Management;
  • Excellent cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills;
  • Previous experience managing WorkBC programs will be considered an asset.