Director, Employment

1 week ago

Hamilton, Canada YWCA Hamilton Full time

**Who We Are**

Founded in 1889, **YWCA Hamilton** is known as one of Hamilton’s original social innovators and works from a feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive framework. We are dedicated to strengthening women’s and girl’s voices, broadening their choices, building dynamic leadership and providing essential services that promote safe, inclusive and equitable communities.

**YWork for us?**

At **YWCA Hamilton**, we are intentional about fostering a workplace culture that values positive physical and emotional well-being through our values of Intersectional Feminism, People Centred, Belonging, Responsibility, and Partnerships. We invest in our employees so that we can bring our values into the communities in which we live. We offer our employees:

- On-the-job training and professional development opportunities
- Childcare discounts
- Opportunities to get involved in our community
- A competitive total rewards package

If you’re passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of women, children, and families every day, we would love for you to join our team

**Position Description**

**Job Code**:1-NGW-2024

**Department**: Employment & Training Services

**Reports to**:Vice President of Economic Development

**Location**:Hamilton, ON

**Hours of Work**:37.5 hours per week

**Start Date**:TBD

**Posting Date**:June 24th, 2024

***

Oversees and leads the planning, development and implementation of employment and training services for women, non-binary individuals and individuals with multiple barriers within the YWCA Hamilton Employment and Training Services and Social Enterprise department, responding to the needs of women and girls within the community. Directs operations through strategic planning, community partnerships, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budget, and fundraising.
- Provides oversight, strategic direction and leadership in development of short
- and long-term employment program plans in accordance with the YWCA Hamilton’s overall goals, reflecting the needs of the community and the objectives of the Association;
- Develops and overlooks the successful delivery of programs within the Social Enterprise and Employment and Training Departments;
- Identifies the needs of the communities and develops programs that respond to those needs through changes to existing programs, the development of new programs and/or the expansion into new market areas;
- Develops programming strategies required to deliver employment services and identifies both governmental and non-governmental funding sources;
- Ensures that all programs are evaluated on an annual basis and that all required reporting to government funders is completed on schedule;
- Prepares reports for the Vice President of Economic Development as required on the activities and outcomes of all programs;
- Contributes to advocacy initiatives to improve employment services for women and girls in cooperation with the Director of Philanthropy;
- Represents the YWCA Hamilton on relevant Boards, committees, community events and public speaking engagements as required while maintaining outstanding public relations skills and a professional image in the community;
- Develops, manages and monitors the department budget; meets financial goals; resolving issues by monitoring, and taking corrective action;
- Ensures that programs maximize customer service, satisfy stakeholder requirements, incorporate external agency requirements, and serve the community interests;
- Ensures the development of all policies and procedures related to the effective, efficient and legal delivery of departmental programs;
- Uses influence and negotiates to achieve win/win situations when possibly working externally with employers, community partners/organizations, McMaster University, Mohawk College and government agencies;
- Maintains high level of confidentiality when working with client information and employee information;
- Directly manages and coaches 4 employees; indirectly manages 12 or more employees including recruiting, training and evaluating performance;
- Demonstrates and models strong leadership behaviours as a member of the YWCA Leadership team;
- Nurtures and forms meaningful internal and external working relationships and partnerships;
- Fosters a safe and healthy work environment; ensures employees comply with health & safety standards that meet or exceed legislated requirements;
- Stays current on emerging trends, leading practices, industry professional standards;
- Supports YWCA Hamilton’s mission, vision and values;
- Perform other duties as required.

**WORKING CONDITIONS**:

- Works a standard 37.50-hour work week and willingness to work occasional weekend.

**Qualifications**
- Completion of 4-year degree in business or human resources or equivalent;
- Minimum 7 years’ experience in the non-profit sector with a focus in employment, human or social services, social innovation or economic development;
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