REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor’s Degree and certification – Social Work, community development, human rights, peace and conflict studies, education, or a relevant field
· Minimum five years’ experience in staff supervision and program management/coordination including budget management
· Minimum three years’ experience in management
· Expertise in one or more of the following areas of specialization: program evaluation; data management and leveraging program data for planning and strategic purposes; DEI framework implementation: policy development; housing provision/property management; operations; human resources; programming with adults, children, youth
· Experience developing and managing all aspects of community programs, in particular programming for newcomers
· Proven ability to lead, manage, and strengthen an organization
· Comprehensive understanding of cross-cultural issues, immigration processes, the refugee experience, and of the systemic and social barriers to community integration faced by newcomer families
· Proven experience in cross-cultural communication and effective management in a culturally and racially diverse workplace
· Experience writing successful grant applications and developing and maintaining positive relationships with funders
· Exemplary communication and relational skills with staff, volunteers, program participants and organizational partners
· Superior written and oral English communication skills
· Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Teams, and other relevant technologies
· Proven capacity to prioritize tasks while working in a fast paced, multi-tasking environment
· Demonstrated commitment to supporting and empowering the newcomer community through previous employment, volunteering and/or community involvement
· Present a current Criminal Record Check and maintain a clear Child Abuse Registry Check
· Demonstrate the qualities and values IRCOM seeks for all our staff (see https://www.ircom.ca/aboutus/work-here/)

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Lived experience as a refugee or immigrant, or from an immigrant/refugee community
· Leadership experience at a senior management level
· Experience in crisis response
· Fluency in additional languages
Work Location and Schedule: The Director of Programming will work out of all IRCOM programming sites. This is a full-time, 37.5 hours per week permanent position. Office hours are generally 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday; most work is in-person. Evening or weekend hours will be regularly required.
Wage: $36.44/hour
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package with extended health, dental, LTD, Life and AD&D insurance
Paid professional development opportunities
Paid time to sit on a relevant community board
Paid sick days, discretionary days, 3 flexible statutory holidays/year, RRSPs
Collaborative, family-friendly and supportive working environment
APPLICATION PROCESS: All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
IRCOM seeks to reflect the communities it serves. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible, respectful workplace that strives for employment equity. Interested applicants can identify themselves as belonging to any under-represented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, racialized peoples, and/or persons with a disability.
To apply please send a cover letter and résumé to the following, and please indicate clearly how you meet the qualifications.

The Director of Programming is responsible for the oversight, development, management, and monitoring of all IRCOM programs within their portfolio, in accordance with IRCOM’s strategic priorities. As a member of the senior management team, the Director participates in strategic planning, risk management, organizational development, change management, problem-solving, and budgeting initiatives. The Director is accountable and responsible for specific projects and organizational responsibilities as assigned. The Director has a passion for IRCOM and provides strong leadership to the staff team and the organization as a whole.
With the supervision and support of the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Programming will fulfill the following responsibilities: