Director, Expansion and Employment

**Blue Door**

Blue Door is a not-for-profit registered charitable agency governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. We have been an integral part of our community providing essential emergency housing services since 1982.

**Reasons to Join Blue Door**
- Comprehensive Benefits & RRSP
- Work-life Balance
- Paid Time off such as personal needs days and generous vacation time
- Wellness Committee events such as yoga, luncheons, and holiday activities

**Director, Expansion and Employment**

The Director, Expansion and Employment will be responsible for the growth and development of Construct’s 8-week pre-apprenticeship program and expansion by managing funder contracts and obligations, including budgets, financials, tracking, developing and overseeing reporting, identifying and securing resources and supports for participants, fostering new relationships and partnerships, and diligently seek new opportunities by identifying partner organizations that meet the necessary requirements to meet Construct’s program expansion.

**What does a Director, Expansion and Employment do?**

**Program Delivery**:

- Supervise social program components, offering guidance to staff.
- Forge and sustain effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Ensure robust participant support and develop diverse employment streams.
- Collaborate with support staff to enhance the digital training portal.

**National Expansion**:

- Partner with COO to replicate and implement the employment model.
- Vet expansion partners, embed best practices, and manage national collaborations.
- Oversee the digital training portal development for expansion and support partners.
- Foster an ecosystem of potential program partners for value creation.

**Reporting**:

- Manage funding agreements and ensure compliance with legislation and standards.
- Provide operational recommendations and support to coalition partners.
- Complete necessary funding reporting and ensure accurate outcome tracking.
- Maintain understanding of funding dynamics and expansion operations.

**What you bring to the table**
- Minimum Bachelor’s in Social Work, Business or other related degree. (Master's degree preferred)
- Minimum of five years’ work experience in the social service field.
- Inherent knowledge of social enterprise and its best practices.
- Skilled in providing leadership and direction to individuals and teams.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong ability to problem-solve in conflict and/or crisis situations.
- Knowledge, understanding and promotion of anti-oppressive practices.
- Experience working with vulnerable populations.

**Salary information: $95,000**
- In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Blue Doors AODA Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance._
- Please check out future opportunities by visiting our Careers Page at Careers - Blue Door._

**Salary**: $95,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

- Do you have minimum Bachelor of Social Work Degree or equivalent combination of Bachelor level education and experience?
- Do you have a valid drivers license?
- Do you have minimum of five years’ work experience in a social service field?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Aurora, ON L4G 6V7