Project Lead - ALP

Position Title: Project Lead

Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 201, North York, ON, and 295 The West Mall, suite 502, Etobicoke, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other locations.

Vacancy: Existing

Vacancy number: ALP-0018

Number of openings: 1

Hourly Rate of Pay: $34.57

Hours: Full-time, In- person

Classification: Permanent - Full Time

Application Deadline: July 19, 2025, 11:59 PM EST

Position Summary

We are seeking a self-motivated and results-driven individual to play a lead role in streamlining program operations by creating policies, procedures and processes related to program delivery, improvement and evaluation as required by program funders to be in compliance with funding guidelines and contractual agreement. The position is also responsible for quality assurance and conducting internal periodic audits on service delivery standards.

Key responsibilities

Support in maintaining project work plans for the ongoing progress and execution of project deliverables.

Track, monitor and report on project statistics and outcomes as assigned by the funder

Refine policies, procedures and processes (decision models) for service delivery including participants screening process, intake, needs assessment, case management, wraparound support, training stipend, experiential learnings, and job placements.

Conduct periodical internal audits on client files and service delivery standards

Ensure compliance with internal policies as well as Ministry guidelines

Support overall project delivery and provide guidance to the project team on project related matters

Monitors Participants Activity Tracker reports and produce statistical and narrative reports

Manage client management system and support program staff with logistical questions

Ensure client data is reported regularly, accurately and in a timely manner

Review all wraparound and personal support forms and confirm amounts paid to clients are in line with our policy and funding guidelines

Review all training stipend and job placements applications and approve amounts as per funding guidelines.

Employer and Stakeholder Engagement

Work with the Program Manager to develop an employer outreach and engagement strategy, including targets and deliverables, to secure job placements and employment opportunities for program participants.

Establish new employer contacts and strengthen current employer contacts through outreach activities such as cold calls, mass mailings, social media, and individual employer visits.

Build strategic partnerships with key stakeholders from different sectors and industries.

Undertake period environmental scans to identify high growth/demand sectors and organizations to generate new leads.

Match newcomer women’s interests, skills and experience to job leads, assess suitability for positions, forward resumes, coordinate interviews with client and employer, and follow-up to determine next steps.

Conduct employers satisfaction and impact surveys.

Minimum Requirements

Completion of a Post-secondary degree in business administration, marketing, public relations, human resources or related fields or related training and experience. We will not consider candidates w/o an undergraduate degree

Three (3) years of experience in project management. PMP is not required, but is an asset

Three (3) years of experience in a similar role.

Strong track record of leading large scale projects with multiple stakeholders involved.

Demonstrated success in building and growing relationships with a diverse range of organizations and stakeholders.

Metrics-driven with a track record of success in meeting or exceeding targets.

Strong communication and presentation skills.

Strong research and data analysis skills and ability to gather and synthesize information from multiple sources.

Advanced proficiency in the use of MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint

If you’re passionate about leveraging your skills to make a social impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.

Disclaimer: Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools will not be used in the screening, evaluation or selection of candidates. All applications are reviewed and assessed by our hiring team.