Strategic Initiatives

1 month ago

Barrie, Canada YMCA of SimcoeMuskoka Full time

**The opportunity**:
Located within the Association Services department, the Manager, Innovation and Changemaking Initiatives reports directly to the Director, Strategy and Innovation. In collaboration with the department, the person in this role will lead efforts to design, build and implement a comprehensive innovation training program, focused on enhancing participant capabilities and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within the YMCA as well as the community. This role will spearhead a training adaptation for youth, facilitating innovative and transformative programming that creates a pipeline for future leaders and changemakers.
This is a 1 year contract.
The Manager, Innovation and Changemaking Initiatives will play a key role in promoting and nurturing innovative practices, providing strategic oversight. They will ensure that all training programs within this portfolio are evaluated and refined for future use, driving long-term impact across the YMCA’s offerings and the communities we serve.
**In this role, you will**:

- Lead the design, creation and implementation of an innovation training program for YMCA staff and volunteers, engaging at least 40 YMCA staff or volunteer participants, equipping them with the tools to generate and pilot new ideas within their work.
- Conduct regular evaluations of the innovation training program, gathering data to refine content and improve outcomes for future iterations.
- Adapt the innovation training for youth, developing and facilitating five one-week YMCA Changemaker programs targeting youth.
- Recruit youth participants for the pilot programs and oversee delivery for at least 100 youth.
- Collaborate with the Strategic Initiatives team and external partners, including Georgian College, to ensure the success of innovation efforts and community engagement.
- Assist in the recruitment and hiring of 1-2 part-time facilitators/assistants to support the pilot sessions and ongoing program development.
- Build partnerships with key stakeholders, identifying opportunities for external collaboration and support.
- Monitor and report on the progress of pilot programs, evaluating their impact on participant capabilities and youth development.
- Utilize data from the YMCA people-leader staff survey and other metrics to continuously assess and improve program outcomes, ensuring alignment with YMCA’s innovation priorities.
- Prepare and present reports for internal and external audiences, highlighting key successes and opportunities for future growth.
- Provide coaching and leadership to direct reports and/or program assistants, ensuring that they have the guidance necessary to deliver high quality training sessions and are supported in their professional development, aligned with the YMCA’s mission and values.
- Work closely with internal teams to align the innovation training with broader strategic innovation goals, the youth strategy, and objectives of the YMCA.

**You bring**:

- University degree in Education, Organizational Development, Business, or a related field with expertise in training, innovation, or program development is preferred.
- 5-7 years of leadership experience in program development, innovation training, or education, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience designing curricula and conducting evaluations to refine training processes.
- Experience mentoring or working with groups of youth (i.e. camps, leadership, students, etc.) and developing staff.
- Proven leadership in adapting and delivering programs, particularly youth-focused initiatives, and managing pilot programs.
- Demonstrated experience in strategic partnerships and collaboration, particularly with educational institutions or community organizations.
- Strong ability to foster innovation and create pathways to help people to develop and implement new ideas, using creative problem-solving approaches.
- Experience in evaluating programs and using data to inform improvements, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations and prepare detailed reports.
- Skills in recruiting and sales, strong interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to build relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage part-time staff, providing coaching and development to ensure quality program delivery.
- Familiarity with innovation methodologies such as Design Thinking or Lean Six Sigma
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Willingness to participate in mandated training to be completed before or shortly after

**commencement of work including**:

- AODA Training
- Health & Safety Awareness Training
- Bill 168 (Violence & Harassment in the Workplace) Training
- PCI Compliance
- WHMIS
- Child Safeguarding Orientation
- Standard First Aid with CPR C/AED certification
- Willingness to be able to work flexible

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