Program Manager

2 weeks ago


Victoria, Canada CanAssist at the University of Victoria Full time

**Job Title** **: Program Manager

**Position Type** : Full-time

**Location**: Victoria (Hybrid)

**Hours**:  35 hours per week

**Start Date**:May 6, 2024

**End Date**: Mar 31, 2025

**Salary** : 70,000 - 80,000 annually

**Reports to**:Associate Executive Director

**Closing Date** : April 30th 2024

**Application Instructions**:See **How to Apply** section below

Please note: Applications that don’t include a cover letter will not be considered for an interview.

**Who are we?**

Welcome to CanAssist, where innovation meets impact

Since 2008, we have been transforming lives for individuals with cognitive and physical barriers. Our technologies and programs have earned recognition for their positive impact on thousands facing challenging conditions.  At CanAssist, our diverse multidisciplinary expertise includes product design, and development, policy, applied research, and supported employment, partnership development. Beyond our expertise we are a passionate community committed to creating a world where everyone can thrive and contribute.

**What Sets Us Apart?**

**Innovative Solutions**:CanAssist, a university-based organization, pioneers technologies, programs, and services to enhance the quality of life for individuals with a broad range of physical and cognitive challenges across the age spectrum. Our programs and services address unmet needs, promoting independence, inclusion, and well-being.

**Collaborative Spirit**: We are a respected team that collaborates with UVic researchers, students, and external partners, fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment.

**Our Vision**

At CanAssist, we envision a society where everyone has equal opportunities to participate, contribute, and achieve their full potential.

**Join Our Team as a Program Manager, Job Journey**

Join our team as the Program Manager of Job Journey. In this evolving role, you will be managing and overseeing several projects and areas at CanAssist, including our new employment program funded by the Federal Government, Learning Disabilities Opportunities Fund.

The new employment program, CanAssist Pathways Program-Bridging the Gap in Career Development for people living with learning disabilities, is a pilot project that has career development as its foundation. This stand-alon tool is for individuals wanting supported employment programming to assist them with tools for securing employment. Your role will be to identify and manage the steps to develop and implement this project. This is an evolving role where you will be eventually managing more than one team and similar projects.

**Your Responsibilities**

**Develop Partnerships**: Collaborate with learning disability experts and organizations to develop tailored learning materials for individuals with disabilities, including learning disabilities and mental health challenges.

**Workshops**: Manage workshop development and delivery.

**Job Support**: Manage obligations related to funders: support the curriculum; manage escalation.

**Engagement and Outreach**: Represent CanAssist’s employment programs to potential employers and community partners through presentations and tours.

**Person
- Centered Communication**: Problem solving with caregivers, partners, and funders.

**Transition**: Ensure that the transition process is complete, and records are maintained as required by funders.

**Program Evaluation**: Organize the consolidation of survey data and prepare reports as required by funders.  Review evaluation for improvements to the program and share feedback with the team.

**Supervision**: Support and coach our team members through regular check-ins, manage vacation and leave requests, establish, and evaluate PMP wi all Job Journey Job coaches, Program Coordinators

**Professional Development**: Arrange professional development training based on team interests and requirements.

**Staff Onboarding and Training**: Oversee training and onboarding new employment program staff; policy training and advising.

**Communications**: Set directions for any significant communications and provide guidance and advice to ensure that consistent and coherent image is maintained via: social media, newsletter, posters and external conversations to promote the program.

**Administration:** Maintain confidentiality, privacy and accuracy in data management and reporting.

**Staffing**: Manage staffing requirements with funding contracts, agreements, and budget constraints. Manage recruiting process.

**Budgets**: Ensure responsible spending and compliance with funding requirements. Manage both streams of the Job Journey Employment Program: Opportunities Fund Learning Disabilities Stream and Opportunities Fund for People with Disabilities along with any future funding agreements or opportunities.

**Managing grants and Contracts, and Reporting**: Ensure all funding and contract obligations are met, including reporting. Ensure that info collected and submitted is com


  • Program Manager

    1 month ago


    Victoria, Canada CBRE Full time

    Posted- 02-Mar-2023- Service line- GWS Segment- Role type- Full-time- Areas of Interest- Data & Analytics, Project Management- Location(s)- Victoria - British Columbia - Canada**JOB SUMMARY** The purpose of this position is to provide Program Management from low to medium cross-functional projects and programs. - Characteristics of responsible...


  • Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Job Description**: In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The Manager,...


  • Victoria, Canada Tekshapers Inc Full time

    **Position : Technical Program Manager** **Location : Victoria, BC (Onsite from day 1)** **Duration : Full Time** **Responsibilities**: - Challenges the status quo, champions change, and influence others to change. - Acknowledges the presence of choice in every moment and takes personal responsibility for their life. - Possesses an entrepreneurial spirit...


  • Victoria, Canada Victoria Women's Transition House Full time

    **Victoria Women’s Transition House (VWTH)** is looking for **Community Programs Manager** to join our growing agency. We are a non-profit charity, providing emergency shelter, counselling and support services for women of all ages, with or without children, fleeing from intimate partner violence and abuse. We are a vibrant, collaborative community...


  • Victoria, Canada BC Ferries Full time

    **PROGRAM MANAGER, ISLAND CLASS** Shipbuilding Victoria **The Opportunity** It is an exciting time to be part of BC Ferries’ project delivery team as we are geared up for the next phase of new hybrid electric Island Class vessels. As a member of this dynamic team, the Island Class Program Manager will oversee, direct and control all of the interrelated...


  • Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

    Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Faculty of Business- Posting Close Date- 6 March 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $65,701.00 - $85,446.00- Additional Posting Information- - Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- SG10- Employee Group: - PEA - Regular- # of...


  • Victoria, Canada BC Assessment Full time

    _**Bring your knowledge of current technology trends and best practices in the information and communication technology industry as well as your skills in leadership and mentoring staff to this exciting opportunity at BC Assessment**_ **Organization Overview** BC Assessment is a Provincial Crown Corporation that develops and maintains real property...

  • Responsible Adult

    7 days ago


    Victoria, Canada ILM Education Center Full time

    **OSC Program Manager** **Employment Type: Full-time Permanent** Are you responsible, energetic, personable, resourceful and well-organized? Are you looking to get some experience working with children or working toward sharpening your leadership skills? If so, this may be the job for you! **Key Responsibilities**: - Develop detailed program plans to...

  • Program Coordinator

    1 month ago


    Victoria, Canada PACIFIC INSTITUTE FOR SPORT EDUCATION Full time

    **POSITION TITLE **Program Coordinator **REPORTS TO **Fitness Manager **COMMITMENT **Full Time; 37.5 hrs/week **COMPENSATION PACKAGE **Competitive for not-for-profit with benefits **ORGANIZATION SUMMARY** Founded in 2008, PISE is a non-profit organization that provides programs and services for South Vancouver Island while managing the Pacific Institute...

  • Program Assistant

    1 month ago


    Victoria, Canada University of Victoria Full time

    Organizational Unit- University of Victoria -> Faculty of Business- Posting Close Date- 13 February 2023- Please note that positions will close at 4 p.m. on the closing date.- FTE- 1.0- Salary Grade- $3,805.00 - $3,920.00- Additional Posting Information: - N/A- Salary posted will be pro-rated based on FTE- Classification- PB7- Hours of Work- Monday - Friday;...

  • Program Supervisor

    4 weeks ago


    Victoria, Canada PHS Community Services Society Full time

    **Summary** Reporting directly to the Program Operations Manager, the Program Supervisor is responsible for the oversight and maintenance of the facility, ensuring adherence to program policies and procedures, supervising staff and maintaining a low-barrier philosophy, while ensuring staff and residence safety. The Program Supervisor works closely with...


  • Victoria, Canada Abebooks Inc. Full time

    2+ years of program or project management experience - Bachelor's degree or equivalent - Knowledge of Excel at an intermediate level (e.g., pivot tables & charts, multiple criteria lookups, nested logical/IF formulas, data cleansing, array formulas, etc.) - Excellent English-language skills (spoken, reading, and written) - Experience writing customer-facing...

  • Program Associate

    1 month ago


    Victoria, Canada Royal Roads University Full time

    The Bachelor of Commerce in Entrepreneurial Management Program Associate is a key member of the program team providing day-to-day administrative and operational support in a dynamic environment with multiple priorities. Under the direction of the BCom Program Manager, the role has a strong orientation toward customer service, projects and cross-functional...

  • Program Administrator

    4 weeks ago


    Victoria, Canada Union of BC Municipalities Full time

    **Overview**: The Program Administrator provides administration services to support the operation of UBCM Program Services. **Accountabilities**: 1. Provides UBCM Program Services-related administrative services. - Acts as the main point of contact for program information. - Processes, monitors and amends funding agreements. - Receives, tracks and validates...

  • Program Coordinator

    1 month ago


    Victoria, Canada Jewish Federation Full time

    CONGREGATION EMANU-EL PROGRAM COORDINATOR JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY Congregation Emanu-El is an egalitarian Conservative synagogue in Victoria, British Columbia. We are a growing community, thriving in a 160 year-old heritage synagogue. The Program Coordinator is responsible for the full cycle of planning and delivery of the educational,...


  • Victoria, Canada BC Transit Full time

    **Location**: Victoria, BC **Employment Type**: Regular Full Time **Salary**: Exempt Band 6, MIN $93,200.00 - MED $115,500.00 - MAX $137,800.00 **Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY)**: 04/16/2023 **Are we right for you...**: We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an...

  • Program Coordinator

    1 month ago


    Victoria, Canada Island Health Full time

    **Role overview** Island Health is seeking a Program Coordinator with proven psychotherapy and leadership experience to develop and supervise intensive outpatient group programs within the Victoria area. This position provides leadership in the development and delivery of mental health and substance use services with a focus on expanding resources into...

  • Program Cook

    4 days ago


    Victoria, Canada Hulitan Family & Community Services Society Full time

    Position Description We are seeking a program cook for our Aboriginal HeadStart Childcare program. Practicing in alignment with Hulitan’s four pillar values of integrity, humility, respect, and connectedness, the cook will support the holistic wellness of the Indigenous children and families attending our Aboriginal HeadStart Program by preparing and...


  • Victoria, Canada Royal Roads University Full time

    The Program Coordinator oversees, coordinates and streamlines the day-to-day, non-academic functions of the program within the Faculty of Management. The Program Coordinator ensures the efficient and effective coordination of the administrative processes, including program schedules, budgets and contracts. The position is responsible for maintaining...

  • Program Coordinator

    3 weeks ago


    Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Local Government Management Association of BC Full time

    Local Government Management AssociationProgram CoordinatorJOIN OUR TEAM TO SUPPORT LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE IN BC LOCAL GOVERNMENTOurs is a passionate, tight-knit, service-oriented team. Together we provide leading professional development and member services - all the while brainstorming, high-fiving, laughing a lot, and often sharing meals together If you...