Regional Director – Western Canada

$77,750-88,500 (dependent on location and experience)

Hours of Work

Monday-Friday 9:00-5:00pm (evening and weekend hours may be required)

Location

Remote work for resident of Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba or Saskatchewan (consideration may be given to exceptional candidates outside of these provinces)

Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy.

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything.

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that transform lives and communities.

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve at United for Literacy. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.

We acknowledge the lands on which we work are the traditional territories of many Nations. For our head office located in Toronto this includes the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishnabeg, the Chippewa, the Haudenosaunee and the Wendat peoples, and is now home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

The Opportunity

The Regional Director – Western Canada provides leadership and direction to our teams and programs in Western Canada, in accordance with the mission, values, strategic/operational plans, practice standards and policies. This position is part of a team of three Regional Directors who oversee literacy initiatives across every province and territory of Canada. In this upper management role, the Regional Director embodies the strategic directions and vision of the organization across every aspect of our work in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and the Yukon.

Your main responsibilities and major duties

• Provide supervision, coaching and mentorship to Regional Managers, supporting them in achieving strong results for learners. Oversee the effective implementation and evaluation of regional programs, including volunteer management, quality standards and risk compliance.
• Develop and manage annual regional program plans and operational budget. Monitor results and variances and take corrective action when required.
• Build and lead effective regional teams through clear expectations, regular feedback, professional development and performance management.
• Translate organizational goals and strategic priorities into clear regional objectives that produce results for learners, partners and other stakeholders.

1) Impact and Performance (50%)

• Lead and support the development of new regional literacy initiatives that deliver on United for Literacy’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.
• Work closely with Regional Managers, Executive and Fundraising team to pursue regional strategies to sustain and/or expand operations by generating new public and private revenue opportunities.
• Build and sustain external relationships necessary to support organizational goals, liaising effectively with partners, participants, volunteers, donors and governments.
• Attend and contribute at community, provincial and/or national meetings, and effectively and accurately represent the needs and interests of the organization.

2) Stakeholder Influence and Strategic Development (50%)

• Lead and support the development of new regional literacy initiatives that deliver on United for Literacy’s 2025-2029 Strategic Plan.
• Work closely with Regional Managers, Executive and Fundraising team to pursue regional strategies to sustain and/or expand operations by generating new public and private revenue opportunities.
• Build and sustain external relationships necessary to support organizational goals, liaising effectively with partners, participants, volunteers, donors and governments.
• Attend and contribute at community, provincial and/or national meetings, and effectively and accurately represent the needs and interests of the organization