Project Manager - C.A.R.E for Migrant Workers Support-Engagement
Job Title: Project Manager - C.A.R.E for Migrant Workers Support - Engagement
Status: Temporary, Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Start Date: ASAP End Date: December 31, 2024, Potential for extension
Salary: This position starts at $70,000 per year and increases to $96,325 per year, over a 10- year period. This salary range incorporates experience, yearly salary increments to reward years of service, employee growth and development within the organization.
Date Posted: May 8, 2024
Closing Date: May 22, 2024
Please note that internal applicants must apply by May 14, 2024, internal applications received after this date will not be considered as internal and seniority will not apply position will remain open until filled.
The Opportunity
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is currently seeking applications from qualified candidates for a temporary, full-time position for the role of Program Manager to oversee the Collective Advocacy for Rights and Education (C.A.R.E) For the Migrant Workers Support Project.
Reporting to the Senior Manager, Surrey LIP and Collaboration, and working in a co-management model with the Program Manager is responsible for all activities such as delivering high-quality programmatic oversight, building relationships with migrant workers and community partners, facilitating collaboration for consistent and responsive Migrant workers support, ensuring program improvement through data-driven evaluation. The Manager is expected to manage the human resources, Budget maintenance, sub–contractors’ agreements, reporting, and risk management within the C.A.R.E. project. The manager will be responsible for monitoring emerging client and community needs, coordinating resources, and facilitating community engagement through multiple events.
As the successful candidate, you are passionate about community programs for migrants from diverse backgrounds and you envision your project management work as a key factor in making impact of the highest quality. You are highly organized, task oriented, and have excellent organizational and project management skills. While you can work independently with ease, you also thrive as a member of a large, multidisciplinary team.
Key Responsibilities
• Collaborate with the Senior Manager and co-manager on all contractual work, including budget management, preparation of monthly expense claims for both the project and its subcontractors, and financial and narrative reports.
• Work with co-manager to prepare budget forecasts based on project activities and monitor expenditures with the finance department.
• Monitor and ensure program service quality, innovation, participation, utilization, and evaluation.
• Monitor and evaluate the collective impact of partnerships on the lives of migrant workers.
• Coordinate partner/sub-agreement approaches and mobilize knowledge informed by TFW (Temporary Foreign Workers) lived experience, supported by innovative tools and training.
• Implement project infrastructure (project work plan, outreach, and communications plan).
• Develop and update the Migrant Worker Knowledge Hub and monthly calendar of events and services.
• Work with co-manager to provide reports to funders, assigned supervisor, or Board of Directors, as required.
• Participate collaboratively within internal teams, external committees, advisory groups, and relevant networks to stay informed on emerging issues, build programming capacity, and advocate on behalf of migrant workers.
• Actively develop strategic partnerships with non-traditional sectors and partners.
• Support sub-contractor negotiations under the direction of the Senior Manager and Director.
• Oversee all required C.A.R.E. for Migrant worker's support meetings.
• Research further funding streams and develop grant proposals based on strategic needs.
• Coordinate relevant training, knowledge-sharing and community engagement events.
Qualified candidates will possess:
• Minimum university or college diploma in community planning and engagement, social policy, not-for-profit management, or demonstrated related experience in the field.
• Minimum three years' experience supervising and developing staff and teams; supervision experience within a unionized environment preferred.
• 3 years' experience in Project Management, including experience with subcontractor monitoring and evaluation and managing financial claims.
• Understanding of the migration and settlement experiences of migrant workers.
• Experience with budget forecasting and expenditure monitoring.
• Proven success in multicultural settings.
• Proven track record of working with multiple stakeholders to catalyze collaboration.
• Deep understanding of equity, diversity, and cultural safety.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Understanding of Impact Evaluation and Knowledge of Outcomes measurement.
• Ability to multitask and adapt to emerging needs.
• Effective communication and public speaking skills.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency with funder reporting platform, MS Office 365 (Teams, SharePoint, Word, PowerPoint and particularly EXCEL).
• Bilingual – English/Spanish is a definite asset; knowledge of other languages is strongly preferred.
• Valid BC (British Columbia) Driver's License and reliable access to a car
• Available for some inter-provincial travel
• Available to work some evenings and weekends
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:
To apply, please upload your resume and cover letter as separate attachments. Please note that only Word or PDF formats can be accepted. As part of the application process, you will be prompted to complete a short questionnaire. Please ensure all questions are answered.
To view all opportunities at DIVERSEcity visit www.dcrs.ca/work-with-us/.
Additional Information:
This position is based in our Surrey office and offers a blend of in-office and remote work. DIVERSEcity has implemented new safety procedures for in-office and in-person work, to view our safety plan, please visit www.dcrs.ca/news/diversecity-covid-19-safety-plan/. As an organization we continue to monitor public health and safety guidelines in order to maintain a safe working environment for DIVERSEcity’s staff, clients, and community. This position is not available for sponsorship, only candidates legally entitled to work in Canada can be considered.
A comprehensive job description will be provided to all candidates shortlisted for interviews.
DIVERSEcity is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from people of all gender identities and expressions, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples and visible minorities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact our HR department at recruitment@dcrs.ca. Any personal information provided will be maintained in confidence.
About DIVERSEcity:
DIVERSEcity Community Resources Society is a registered charity devoted to helping newcomers. For 40 years we have focused on providing specialized services newcomers to find employment, learn English, find housing, deal with family challenges, work through mental health issues and access medical care. DIVERSEcity is a client-centred organization committed to quality and accountability. We value growth, respect, integrity and compassion. To learn more about DIVERSEcity visit us at www.dcrs.ca/.
We thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.