Program Lead

JOB POSTING #2025-68Program LeadOur VisionThe Canadian Mental Health Association provides mental health education and mental illness recovery-focused programs and services for people of all ages and their families. We work collaboratively to build community awareness of homelessness and to provide housing opportunities for clients. CMHA Kamloops creates awareness, provides education, and supports individuals and families living with mental health or substance use concerns. Our programs are community-based, and they include supportive and independent living, homelessness services, and peer support. By working closely with other community agencies, we are bridging gaps in mental health care and facilitating access to critical services and resources.Position Type: 1 Part-TimeHours: 30-35 Hours/weekSalary & Benefits: $34.76/hour plus Extended Health and Dental, Municipal Pension Plan, EFAPThe Role The Program Lead is responsible for coordinating, implementing, and managing the various programs, including our education and financial literacy programs. This role provides strategic oversight to ensure trauma-informed, inclusive, and high-impact service delivery aligned with CMHA Kamloops’ mission and funder commitments.  Reporting to the Manager of Communications and Engagement, the Program Lead oversees program planning, staff supervision (Financial Counsellor, Benefits Navigator, and Community Educator), partnership development, budgeting, and evaluation. This position plays a key role in integrating financial empowerment and community education initiatives within CMHA Kamloops’ broader service continuum.  Key Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee the daily operations and delivery of the various programs, including our education program and our financial literacy program, ensuring programs meet goals, performance indicators, and reporting requirements. Support the development and delivery of trauma-informed, inclusive, and culturally responsive programming aligned with organizational and funder standards. Supervise and support the Financial Counsellor, Benefits Navigator, and Community Educator, including scheduling, training, performance reviews, and promoting teamwork and innovation. Build and maintain active partnerships with community organizations, Indigenous partners, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to strengthen service delivery and identify opportunities for joint programming. Oversee data collection, outcome tracking, and evaluation processes, and prepare funder and internal reports focused on outcomes and continuous quality improvement. Monitor program budgets and expenditures, assist with funding applications, budget justifications, and grant reports, ensuring compliance with CMHA Kamloops’ standards. Collaborate with the Communications and Engagement team to promote programs, services, and community education initiatives through outreach, events, and public awareness campaigns.  Key Skills and Experience Required Post-secondary degree or diploma in social services, community development, education, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience). Minimum three (3) years of experience in program coordination, community-based services, and staff supervision. Experience in program evaluation, data reporting, budgeting, and grant compliance Knowledge of adult education, financial literacy, benefit navigation, or community resiliency initiatives is considered an asset. Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and partnership-building skills with Indigenous, rural, and equity-deserving communities. Valid Canadian Driver’s License, reliable vehicle, and satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector). How to ApplyPlease indicate your interest in this position by forwarding a letter of interest and an updated resume tohr.kamloops@cmhakamloops.ca. Please indicate the position you are applying for as the subject of the email. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis as applications are received. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.CMHA Kamloops is an equity employer and encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, Indigenous Peoples, people of all sexual orientations and genders, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of the Association. Lived experiences of mental illness and or addictions are considered an asset. To avoid a conflict of interest, people who are currently accessing CMHA Kamloops services are not eligible to apply.A criminal record check free of convictions of violence and other crimes against the vulnerable will be required. Thank you for your interest