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**: August 12, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Position Summary
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is seeking a strategic and people-focused Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction to lead the BuildHERFuture 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 trades.
Key Responsibilities
**Project Leadership & Oversight**:

- Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the BuildHERFuture project in alignment with organizational goals and funder expectations.
- Oversee the day-to-day coordination, delivery, and monitoring of project activities including credential support, training access, employment outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage project work plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and reporting.
- Track key performance indicators and prepare internal updates and funder reports, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Work closely with other program managers to build best practices across teams

**Team Management & Supervision**:

- Supervise a cross-functional project team, including Job Developers, Employment Counselors, the Skills Development Counselor, 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
- Build and maintain strong relationships with construction industry employers, unions, training institutions, funders, and community partners
- Represent NEW and the BuildHERFuture project at sector events, advisory groups, government consultations, and public engagements.
- Promote inclusive employment practices and advocate for newcomer women entering the field.

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 the growth of the project.
- Work closely with NEW’s leadership team to align project activities with broader organizational strategies and priorities.

Operations & Compliance (including Risk Management)
- Oversee budget planning and expenditure tracking in collaboration with senior leadership and finance.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, funder requirements, and quality assurance standards.
- Monitor program budget. Oversee program budget and directly manage budget lines and monitor expenditures
- Ensure development of program-level security management plans, including training plans and communication protocols, to achieve compliance with organization security management and framework
- Monitor, assess and mitigate risks associated with program operations. Participate in organizational risk management processes.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes for monitoring 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 Masters degree is preferred.
- Minimum 5 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.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, funders, training providers, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment.
- Strong community awareness and astuteness.
- Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, and outcomes-driven environment
- Experience with strategic planning and change management.
- Demonstrated successful experience with project management - including organizatio