General Manager

**General Manager - Burlington Child Care**
Burlington, Ontario

**Starting Salary Range**: $63,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience
**Position Status**: Full-Time
**Placement**: Immediate

**Why work at the Y?**
Our work environment is defined by respect, teamwork, opportunities for personal and professional growth and investments in the health and wellness of the people who are part of that team. We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:

- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

**Organizational Overview**:
As one of the largest charitable community service organizations in Canada, the YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford responds to critical social needs in the community and works to provide solutions. By nurturing the potential of children, youth, and adults, the YMCA connects people to life-building opportunities, to each other and enhances their quality of life. We foster social responsibility and healthy living. The YMCA works collectively with community partners that share the YMCA’s determination in strengthening the foundations of community for all people.

**Nature & Scope**:
Reporting directly to the Senior Regional Manager of Child Care/Community Outreach/Day Camps, the General Manager provides overall leadership to Burlington Licensed Child Care and is responsible for the operations and strategic development of these programs including the recruitment and hiring of staff, budget development, program design, implementation, and evaluation. The General Manager is part of the child care leadership team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides overall branch leadership; responsible for the development/implementation of operational plans.
- Responsible for keeping up to date on legislative changes pertaining to licensed child care - federal, provincial and municipal.
- Accountable for achieving operational goals through financial management of the branch including both operational and capital budgets.
- Accountable for the development and implementation of tactical plans for the branch including: budgets, staff and volunteers, quality assurance, asset management, positioning, Member Engagement and Philanthropy.
- Provides direct supervision to 5 Burlington Child Care Managers and accountable for supervision of 6 Full Day Child Care Managers, and of 200 educators.
- Guides the team through change, researches and implements strategies to ensure best practices in child care are implemented.
- Develops a strategy to ensure programs are current in furnishings, maintenance and aesthetics.
- Responds to participant, employer, and parent complaints or behaviour, turning negative situation in to positive situations.
- Extensive travel between sites is required and is required to attend meetings in various regions.

**Qualifications**:

- 4 year post secondary education in business and/or social services or related field.
- Knowledge of research and best practices pertaining to child development as well as familiarity with the Child Care and Early Years Act and all legislation pertaining to the delivery of licensed child care.
- Business management skills and accounting knowledge.
- Excellent leadership and coaching skills to influence and motivate others.
- At least five years experience in program administration, management, and staff supervision.
- Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to deal with multiple demands and deadlines.
- Experience in developing and delivery community programs by assessing and collaborating with other community services.
- Requires reliable transportation to travel between branches/child care centres; flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.
- Current police records check with vulnerable sector search.

**Accessibility**:
The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is committed to creating an inclusive environment that accommodates all individuals, including those with disabilities. We support the goals of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Acts (AODA) and have established policies, procedures and practices which adhere to the accessibility standards set out in the AODA. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process please do not hesitate contacting our Human Resources Department.
The YMCA of Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford is an equal opportunity employer.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $63,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location