Director of Families and Wellbeing
2 weeks ago
Job Summary:
The Director of Families and Wellbeing is a key leadership position responsible for overseeing the development, innovation, and management of programs and initiatives within the Families and Wellbeing department. This role requires a strong understanding of community resources, program planning, and contract management.
Key Responsibilities:- Oversee the management of funded contracts in the Families and Wellbeing Department.
- Lead new proposals and contract negotiations.
- Ensure that all contract deliverables and reporting requirements are being met.
- Approve all written submissions to funders.
- Negotiate funding contracts and facilitate the contracting process.
- Develop and implement a values-aligned strategic vision and initiatives for the department.
- Engage in the development of quality assurance systems and evaluation procedures as they apply to funded programs.
- Conduct ongoing assessment of community strengths and needs and funding trends as it pertains to the department.
- Collaborate with department managers, staff, and other department directors to plan, develop, and implement new programs and projects informed by equity-centered design approaches.
- Prepare and submit program/project proposals in response to Requests for Proposals for repeat and new funding opportunities.
- Represent DIVERSEcity positively and professionally in the community.
- Bachelor's degree in social work or counselling (required).
- Master's degree in social work considered an asset.
- 10+ years in program and business development as well as project management in a community-based non-profit setting.
- Proven proposal writing skills, and intermediate/advanced knowledge of federal and provincial funding processes.
- Knowledge of federal, provincial funding programs and alternate funding sources.
- Familiarity with community resources and organizations in the lower mainland.
- Proven problem-solving abilities, adaptable, and exercises good judgment.
- Proven ability to manage time and multiple priorities; works well under pressure.
- Proven project management and administration skills, including personnel and financial management.
- Thorough understanding of business planning, change management, and performance execution to meet and exceed milestones and KPIs.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills along with effective collaboration skills.
- Ability to act as a coach and mentor to all levels of staff and management.
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
- Excellent problem-solving ability, discretion, and judgment and ability to work under pressure and timelines.
- Demonstrated cross-cultural experience and/or knowledge of immigrant settlement and integration issues.
- Computer literacy in MS Word, MS Excel, E-mail, and internet applications.
- Affiliation to appropriate professional associations an asset.
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.
This position is based in our Surrey office and is a blend of remote and in-person services. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit
A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to the critical work of re-centering and amplifying those voices and perspectives that have been marginalized through systemic inequities. We will prioritize applications from BIPoC (Black, Indigenous, People of Colour) voices, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, people with disabilities, and/or people with intersectional identities. If there are ways in which we can remove barriers to your full participation in this recruiting process or if you have any questions surrounding the role or DIVERSEcity as an organization, please feel free to email us at
Thank you for your interest and efforts in submitting forth an application. We will be in touch with those applicants who closely meet the essence of and show potential for impact in this role.
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