Program Manager, Sustainable Neighbourhoods Action Program

at  Toronto and Region Conservation Authority TRCA

POSITION DETAILS:

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $45.99/hr, Max = $53.33/hr
Employment type: 18 Month Contract
Hours of work: 35 hrs/week
Work location: Head Office
Division: Education and Training
Business unit: Sustainable Communities
Travel: 10%
Remote Work: Up to 4 days remote
Existing Vacancy: Yes

• Designs and guides strategic community and/or stakeholder engagement strategies
• With supervision, prepares, manages and controls program budgets and financial reporting
• Engages and works in collaboration with program staff, TRCA divisions and external partners, stakeholders, working groups or committees to maximize resources and program impact
• Oversees the coordination and drafting of grant applications and funding proposals for specific projects, including non-traditional funding sources and partnerships to achieve mutual objectives
• Maintains current knowledge of program area, funding and partnership approaches and infuses innovation into program enhancements
• Evaluates program delivery effectiveness and efficiencies and undertake ongoing improvements. This involves tracking industry best practice and programs in relation to targeted indicators and outcomes
• Manages and hosts training events, workshops, community events, or seminars related to program area
• Communicates with team members regularly to assess workload and status of activities, amends work and reassigns staff as needed to direct workflow and accommodate for any situational circumstances
• Facilitates recruitment and onboarding of staff, providing on-the-job training and support as needed. Manages and evaluates employee performance, identifying areas for improvement in training, development, processes, resources, and procedures to enhance team effectiveness.
• Synthesizes community and partner insights to recommend strategic approaches for sustainable urban renewal, developing action plans, designing programs, and executing implementation strategies that drive social and environmental impact.