Manager, Community Services (Temporary, Full-Time)

The Opportunity

Are you a seasoned leader passionate about creating a positive organizational culture and achieving meaningful outcomes in the Downtown Eastside? Do you thrive in dynamic environments that require strategic planning and collaboration? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are seeking a skilled individual for the Manager, Community Services position to join our team at UGM. In this role, you will oversee all aspects of the Community Services Department, including program development, operations, and staff management. You will play a key role in shaping our vision, building strong relationships with other leaders, and designing effective programs that follow best practices to serve the unique needs of the Downtown Eastside community.

This is a temporary, full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. This position's starting salary range is $79,443.00 - $86,814.00. For a copy of the full job description, click here.

Who We Are

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.  If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion for serving and making a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humor, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What You’ll Need

If you are considering applying for this position, you must:

·        be legally entitled to work in Canada

·        be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values

·        agree with our Statement of Faith

·        be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.

·        possess a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and submit a current driver’s abstract.

How to Apply

To submit your cover letter and résumé by October 21, 2024, visit ugm.ca/careers. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Janelle Huinda, Partner, Talent Management, at Jhuinda@ugm.ca. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially-but not only- interested in applications from Indigenous, First Nations & Métis individuals.

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