Friendship Centre Capacity Support Manager (Contract - March 31, 2026) - Closing Date January 20, 2025
Please note: This job posting will close on January 20, 2025 and this posting is for an existing vacancy.
Objective:
Plan, manage, and design activities to advance the OFIFC's Friendship Centre support and stabilization plan priorities.
Key Deliverables:
● Manage Friendship Centre core funding programs provincially.
● Develops funding proposals, advocacy tools and communication materials to advance the OFIFC's core funding objectives.
● Manages the OFIFC's Friendship Centre core capacity support initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Specialization Lead (Design, Implement, Monitor, and Manage) (45%):
Coordination and integration of all OFIFC core support including linking various internal and external stakeholders; activities linked to pay equity, decent work, core funding, Friendship Centre capital infrastructure and land acquisition.
Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples program design, performance measurement, evaluation and implementation.
Participates in advocacy and negotiations for the Urban Programming for Indigenous Peoples program funding renewal.
Coordinates and participates in Friendship Centre regional meetings, networking, training and support activities.
Manages provincial funding agreements and program budgets.
Liaises with government on relevant program and policy tables.
Program Initiatives (Design, Implementation, Review, and Evaluation) (35%):
Manages the development of work plans, project schedules and resource plans.
Proactively seeks out new funding opportunities and options for Friendship Centre core funding.
Develops, updates, implements, reviews, revises and evaluates Friendship Centre support policies and procedures.
Ensures all government or other reporting functions are met completely and on time, relevant contribution agreements and contracts required.
Oversees the development and completion of Friendship Centre support resource materials.
Human Resources and Financial Management (15%)
Supervises and maintains HR responsibilities for direct reports by providing direction, leadership, coaching, feedback, performance reviews, training and development opportunities, and implements the performance management process.
Participates in recruitment & selection in area of responsibility.
Ensures delegation to direct reports is appropriate and supported.
Coaches and develops standards of performance and skill set of direct report Managers.
Ensures financial and reporting requirements of program initiatives.
Other (5%):
Maintains and upgrades professional skills.
Promotes a healthy, safe work environment; and
Performs other duties, related to the position, as assigned by the Executive Director or designate.
Education/Work Experience:
● Completed post-secondary education in related field combined with 5 years experience in not-for-profit management.
● 2 - 3 years' experience in program management
● 3 - 5 years' experience working within a not-for-profit sector, preferably within an Indigenous organization
Behavioural Competencies:
● Team Player
● Planning and Organising
● Flexibility
● Dependability
Technical Competencies:
● Excellent interpersonal and management skills including demonstrated ability to lead and motivate staff.
● Knowledge of Ontario not-for-profit Governance, Board and Bylaws and relevant legislation.
● Understanding of Public Policy, government process, Indigenous service needs and providers as it relates to Friendship Centres and service delivery providers.
● Ability to provide training, facilitation and public presentations.
● In depth knowledge of urban Indigenous community needs, solutions, trends, and gaps.
What we offer:
Culture-based organization
Hiring range - $97,000 - $102,335
Registered Pension Plan - Employer matching
Health Benefits including dental, healthcare spending account, lifestyle spending account - 100% employer paid
Hybrid working model (2 days per week in-office)
The OFIFC is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce; we promote employment equity and encourage applicants to indicate if you belong to one of the four designated employment equity groups Women, Indigenous peoples, Persons with disabilities, or Members of visible minorities when you apply. Preference will be given to qualified Turtle Island Indigenous people or members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis including treaty, status or registered Indigenous people, as well as those non-status and non-registered who self-declare as such.
Accommodation:
The OFIFC is committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs.