Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction

**Position Title**: Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction
**Location**: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 201, North York, ON, and 128a Sterling Road, Unit 202, Toronto, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other locations.
**Vacancy**: New
**Vacancy number**: BHF-0002
**Number of openings**: 1
**Hours**: Full-time, In-person
**Classification**: Permanent - Full Time
**Application Deadline**: Ongoing
Position Summary
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is seeking a strategic and people-focused Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction, to lead the Build HER Future project, an initiative dedicated to advancing women’s participation and success in Ontario’s construction industry. This role will oversee the planning, execution and performance of the project, which supports newcomer and racialized women in accessing training, mentorship, credential recognition, and employment in the construction industry.
Key Responsibilities
**Project Leadership & Oversight**:

- Provide strategic guidance and operational leadership for the BuildHERFuture project in alignment with organizational objectives and funder expectations.
- Supervise the daily coordination, execution, and oversight of project activities, including credential support, training access, employment outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.
- Oversee project work plans, timelines, and deliverables to guarantee successful execution and reporting.
- Monitor key performance indicators and prepare internal updates and reports for funders, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Collaborate closely with other program managers to develop and implement best practices across teams.

**Team Management & Supervision**:

- Supervise a cross-functional project team, including Job Developers, Employment Counselors, the Skills Development Counsellor, Intake Coordinator, and Project Lead
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to support individual and team success.
- Foster a collaborative team culture that values innovation, accountability, and equity.
- Coordinate internal communications and ensure team alignment on project goals and outcomes.

Stakeholder Engagement & Sector Partnerships
- Establish and sustain robust partnerships with employers within the construction industry, unions, training institutions, funding organizations, and community collaborators.
- Represent NEW and the BuildHERFuture project at sector events, advisory groups, government consultations, and public engagements.
- Encourage inclusive employment practices and advocate for the integration of newcomer women into the workforce.

Program Development & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to strengthen program design and enhance participant outcomes based on labour market trends and community needs.
- Develop new initiatives, partnerships, and pilot models that support the sustainability and growth of the project.
- Collaborate closely with NEW’s leadership team to ensure that project activities are aligned with the broader organizational strategies and priorities.

Operations & Compliance (including Risk Management)
- Supervise budget planning and expenditure monitoring in coordination with senior leadership and finance teams.
- Ensure strict adherence to organizational policies, funder requirements, program deliverables/targets and quality assurance standards.
- Monitor the program's budget. Oversee the budget and directly manage budget lines while monitoring expenditures.
- Ensure the development of comprehensive program-level security management plans, which include training strategies and communication protocols, to attain compliance with the organization's security management standards and framework.
- Monitor, assess, and mitigate risks associated with program operations. Participate in organizational risk management processes.
- Maintain precise documentation of program activities, stakeholder involvement, and outcomes for monitoring, reporting and evaluation purposes.

Position Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. A Master's degree is preferred.
- A minimum of five years of progressive leadership experience in employment services, community programming, or workforce development.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and skilled trades pathways is required.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing program implementation from planning to evaluation.
- Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by newcomer and racialized women
- Knowledge of labour market information (LMI) and/or business development is considered to be a strong asset.
- Bilingualism is required
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, funders, training providers, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment.
- Strong