Manager, Training and Employment
Full Time
Management
Aurora, ON, CA
Requisition ID: 1104
ApplySalary Range:
$70,000.00 To $75,000.00 Annually
Title: Manager, Training and Employment
Job Status: Full Time 40 hours
Job Region: All Blue Door Locations, Aurora
Equipment: Computer, telephone, Reliable Vehicle/Valid Driving License/Insurance.
Salary: $70,000 - $75,000
Job Summary
Reporting to the Director of Expansion and Employment, the Manager of Training and Employment will lead and oversee the Construct training program. Construct operates as a linking Employment Social Enterprise within Blue Door that fosters a labour market attachment for individuals facing barriers around employment in York Region, Durham Region and Peel Region. Construct provides hands-on and soft skills training, supportive employment opportunities, case management, wrap-around supports, while assisting participants to gain employment in the construction trades. The incumbent will be responsible for tracking and maintaining outcomes related to program participants, identifying and securing resources and supports for participants and fostering new relationships and partnerships. This is a dynamic, people-focused leadership role that requires strong operational oversight, relationship-building capabilities, and a deep commitment to supporting marginalized communities through training, wraparound services, and employment pathways.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the Construct Training program across York, Peel, and Durham Regions.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with training partners, employers, contractors, unions, and other key stakeholders.
- Coordinate with external partners to identify and secure employment opportunities aligned with participant needs and program goals.
- Develop new employment streams and maintain a robust roster of job placement opportunities for program graduates.
- Oversee the implementation of wraparound supports including mental health resources, daily check-ins, coaching, and safety support.
- Work with the support team to connect participants to external community resources and services.
- Respond promptly and effectively to participant issues, ensuring timely conflict resolution and participant well-being.
- Directly support participant transitions into employment, ensuring long-term success beyond the program.
- Manage and fulfill requirements for all funding agreements, including budget oversight and detailed reporting.
- Use CRM tools to maintain records, track attendance, monitor performance, and manage participant interactions.
- Ensure that program KPIs and deliverables are tracked and achieved.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate data through a central master tracker.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to the training team, and foster a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
- Oversee the development and delivery of training schedules that are both effective for participants and manageable for staff and partners.
- Other duties as assigned
Respect and Professionalism
- Maintain professionalism in the workplace.
- Working cooperatively alongside and supporting all Blue Door team members and departments.
- Adherence to the mission, vision, policies and procedures of the agency.
- Able and willing to promote harm reduction practices in accordance with core standards.
- Attend internal staff meetings and staff training as required.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all client and agency information.
- Utilizes effective conflict resolution skills in accordance with (Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training.
- Fosters positive and appropriate relationships with clients, colleagues, community partners and volunteers.
- Provides referrals and follow-up as necessary.
- Meets with Director on a regular basis and participates in completion of annual performance evaluation.
Occupational Health & Safety
- All employees are responsible for carrying out work in a way that does not adversely affect their own health and safety and that of others.
- All employees shall learn and understand health and safety policies and procedures and will comply with them.
Qualifications
- Post-secondary education in Social Work, Community Services, Employment Services, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in employment programs, training delivery, or social enterprise management.
- Proven leadership and team management experience, especially in community-based or social impact programs.
- Strong knowledge of employment barriers faced by marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated ability to build effective partnerships with employers, funders, and community organizations.
- Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Experience working with CRM or case management software; strong proficiency in MS Office and data tracking tools.
- Flexibility to travel across York, Peel, and Durham regions as needed.
- Ability to work independently and within a multi-disciplinary team.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong ability to problem solve in conflict and/or crisis situations.
- Knowledge, understanding and promotion of anti-oppressive practices.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- CPR and First Aid Certified. Crisis prevention training would be an asset.
- Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening police check required.
- Valid Driver’s license, reliable vehicle and insurance to travel for work.
Blue Door is committed to the development of a staff and leadership team that reflects the incredible diversity of the communities we serve. We promote the principles of intersectional anti-racism and anti-oppression and adhere to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We both welcome and encourage applications from members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to access and equity, including Indigenous, Black and racialized people, members of 2SLGBTQI+ communities, people with disabilities, and people with lived experience of homeless. Blue Door is a unionized work environment.
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.
All applications will be reviewed as received, and interviews will begin for qualified candidates as soon as possible. The position may be filled before this job posting ends. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit a cover letter and resume to hr@bluedoor.ca
