Manager, Business

2 weeks ago


Halifax, Canada ISANS Full time

**Manager, Business & Workforce Integration**

ISANS is seeking a full
- time **Manager, Business & Workforce Integration** responsible for the development, implementation, management and evaluation of all programs and services within the Business & Workforce Integration (BWI) team. Reporting to the Director, Business, Language, Employment & Online Services, this position will be responsible for:
**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Implement and oversee all program activities related to the BWI team, comprised of Employer Support Services and Business Development Services
- Identify, develop and implement new programs for the BWI team
- Collaborate across teams within ISANS to develop, implement and/or manage new programs
- Conduct ongoing monitoring of outcomes and evaluation of all programs and services within the BWI team and redirect as necessary
- Keep up to date with theory and practice of current information, policies, ISANS’ Strategic Plan, etc., as it relates to the work of the organization and the team
- Represent the BWI team and the organization at various forums - networking events, trade shows, conferences, etc.
- Provide leadership both inside and outside the organization with regard to the BWI team’s programs and services
- Build partnerships and support ongoing collaborations to further the objectives of the organization and the BWI team
- Research funding opportunities; develop, review and ensure the timely completion of formal proposals, reports and compliance with other provisions required under relevant agreements and grants
- Collaborate and build partnerships with associations, communities, employers and other service providers to further the objectives of the organization and of the BWI team
- Monitor budgets that support the BWI team’s programs and services
- Plan and secure sponsorship partnerships to host networking events for BWI clients
- Carry out additional duties as requested by Director, Business, Employment, Language and Online Strategy

**Managing BWI team**
- Support the BWI supervisor in providing day-to-day supervision of team members, activities of the programs, and services within the team
- With the supervisor, hire, onboard, supervise, train, mentor, coach, support, and develop the BWI team, including annual performance reviews
- Working with the supervisor, monitor, evaluate and provide recommendations regarding resource needs
- Working with the supervisor, identify and coordinate professional development opportunities for the team
- Establish procedures and processes to meet the objectives of team services
- Keep up to date on business and workforce integration best practices and other related knowledge, sharing knowledge with team members
- Monitor team expenses within agreed budget

**Education**
- University degree, preferably in business, commerce or related field
- Certification related to business and/or employment fields preferred
- Combination of education and business/employer experience will be considered

**Experience**
- 5+ years of progressive experience in immigration/settlement sector, business/employment, and management
- Working in a cross-cultural environment, ideally in the not-for-profit sector
- Minimum 3 years in business or with entrepreneurial experience

**Skills and attributes**
- Exceptional relationship developer internally and externally
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, including facilitation and presentation abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a diverse team for continuous improvement
- Sound professional judgment in complex situations
- Project management skills through the full life-cycle of a project
- Problem-solving skills with ability to plan ahead and react promptly to unexpected changes
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to adapt leadership style accordingly
- Event-planning ability
- Resourceful and open-minded

**Knowledge**
- Familiarity with professional networks and associations
- Entrepreneurial and business knowledge
- Provincial legislation on Employment Standards, Occupational Health and Safety,
- and Human Rights
- Knowledge of immigration issues
- Understanding of the not-for-profit sector
- Adult education principles
- Trauma-informed and empowerment approaches

**Leadership Competencies**:

- Inspires others
- Displays integrity
- Respectful of others
- Values diversity and inclusion
- Willing to learn and share knowledge
- Independent and collaborative
- Takes initiative
- Demonstrates sound, analytical decision-making
- Ability to think strategically and tactically
- Innovative thinker

**ISANS Core Competencies**

**Cultural Competency; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion**
- Embracing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

**Collaboration**
- Working collaboratively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives

**Continuous Learning**
- Continually s



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