Program Manager, Bilingual (French and English)

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<h3>Job Description</h3><p>Job Description:\n\nSalary: Program Manager, Bilingual (French and English) About HIEC HIEC is an innovative not-for-profit social enterprise that focuses on partnership, mentorship, and workforce development in Ontario. With over 30 years of experience as an active, community-focused organization, HIEC aims to enhance career education and inspire youth to make informed career decisions. Learn more atwww.hiec.on.ca Why Us? At HIEC, our goal is to positively impact the career journeys of others - and that includes our own team! We foster a culture where people feel valued, respected, and inspired to bring their best ideas forward. Youll join a team that encourages innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning in a workplace where you truly belong. This role also offers:Competitive salary (we include the details!)Health and Dental Benefits PackageMental Health Supports (Calm App subscription)Professional Development and Career Growth OpportunitiesA workplace rooted in inclusion, creativity, and purpose Position Description The Program Manager plays a critical leadership role in designing, implementing, and overseeing key initiatives at HIEC - with a primary focus on the Ontario Career Lab (OCL), a province-wide career development program that connects volunteer Career Coaches with Grade 9 and 10 students across Ontario. The successful candidate will lead the planning and delivery of OCL activities, including coordination across internal teams, external stakeholders, and school partners, ensuring high-quality program execution in both French and English. As part of HIECs growing Program and Funding portfolio, this position may also be responsible for supporting or managing additional funded projects and workforce-development initiatives. This is an exciting opportunity to lead programming that directly impacts youth, educators, and communities across Ontario - and to play a key role in shaping the future of career education through bilingual delivery. Learn more about Ontario Career Lab atwww.ontariocareerlab.ca Job Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities Lead the planning, design, and implementation of Ontario Career Lab programming, ensuring seamless bilingual delivery across English and French audiences.Oversee the development and management of other assigned HIEC programs, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy and funding deliverables.Create project plans, manage critical paths, and keep senior leadership informed of progress, milestones, and risks.Collaborate with internal teams (Communications, HR, Finance, IT) and external partners (funders, school boards, employer groups) to execute high-impact programming.Manage budgets, funding requirements, and reporting processes to ensure compliance and accountability.Build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders, including educators, government partners, and industry representatives, to expand program reach.Identify and evaluate opportunities for program innovation, efficiency, and scalability.Supervise and mentor team members contributing to program delivery.Prepare reports, presentations, and communication materials to showcase program outcomes and impact.Stay informed of best practices in bilingual program design, youth engagement, and workforce development.Represent HIEC and OCL at conferences, events, and roundtables as a program ambassador. Qualifications to Succeed:Fluency in both French and English (verbal and written) is required.Bachelors degree in Social Sciences, Public Administration, Community Development, Education, Non-Profit Management or a related field.57 years of progressive experience managing funded programs, preferably within the non-profit, public, or education sector.Experience leading bilingual or province-wide initiatives is a strong asset.Strong understanding of program design, monitoring, and evaluation, with demonstrated success in managing multiple projects concurrently.Proven ability to manage program budgets, funding compliance, and reporting requirements.Familiarity with Ontarios education system and workforce-development ecosystem is preferred.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with project management or collaboration tools is an asset.PMP or Career Development Practitioner (CCDP) certification is an asset.Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle required. Key CompetenciesSelf-starter with a passion for education and career developmentStrong leadership abilities with the ability to guide and motivate a teamAbility and willingness to contribute to projects of varying size and scopeStrong understanding of federal and provincial grant management, funding regulations, and reporting standardsAbility to manage program budgets, ensure fiscal responsibility, and prepare detailed financial reports for funders and organizational leadershipExceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiencesA natural collaborator with a proven track record of building strong partnerships and working effectively in cross-functional teamsStrong analytical skills with the ability to assess challenges, identify opportunities, and develop innovative solutions in real-timeComfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to pivot and manage multiple priorities simultaneouslyAbility to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple programs simultaneously, and meet critical deadlines while ensuring high-quality program delivery and compliance with program requirementsComfortable with ambiguity, but look to streamline and build strong processesAbility to work through conflicting leadership opinions and positioning related to projects/issues in order to arrive at a diplomatic resolution Working ConditionsTypical work schedule is Monday to Friday, with some requirements and flexibility to work additional hours, occasionally during evenings and weekends.This is a hybrid role that requires travel to our office, Ontario Career Lab sessions, and off-site events as needed.A Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) check will be required.Valid drivers license and access to a vehicle is required We thank everyone who submits an application for their interest! This job opening represents an active vacancy. Although our team is mighty, it&#39;s still small; only successful applicants will be contacted. To ensure that each candidate&#39;s journey is consistent and that it is a fair and equitable hiring process, we will not respond to any personal messages regarding this role. Actual compensation for an individual may vary depending on skills, performance over time, qualifications, experience, and location. HIEC is committed to equity and creating a respectful and inclusive workplace culture that reflects the broad diversity of communities we work with. This includes people who identify as immigrants, refugees, women, Indigenous, Black, LGBTQ2S+ people of colour, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process. Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada. Please contact Human Resources athr@hiec.on.cafor any accommodations or questions relating to our accommodation process. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Gestionnaire de programmes, bilingue (franais et anglais) propos du HIEC Le Halton Industry Education Council (HIEC) est un organisme but non lucratif qui, depuis plus de 30 ans, favorise la cration de partenariats, le mentorat, et le dveloppement de la main-duvre en Ontario. Grce son enracinement communautaire, le HIEC joue un rle essentiel dans le renforcement de la formation lie au cheminement de carrire et dans laccompagnement des jeunes afin de les aider faire des choix clairs pour leur avenir professionnel. Pour en savoir plus, consultez le site www.hiec.on.ca. Pourquoi se joindre lquipe du HIEC? Au HIEC, nous aspirons exercer une influence positive sur le parcours professionnel des personnes, y compris celui de nos propres collaborateurs! Nous favorisons une culture organisationnelle fonde sur le respect, la reconnaissance et la participation, o chaque personne est encourage partager ses ides. En vous joignant notre quipe, vous voluerez dans un environnement stimulant et bienveillant, ax sur linnovation et lapprentissage continu o vous pourrez dployer votre plein potentiel et dvelopper un vritable sentiment dappartenance. Ce poste offre galement:Salaire concurrentiel (tous les dtails sont fournis)Rgime davantages sociauxService de soutien en sant mentale (abonnement lapplication Calm)Possibilits de perfectionnement et davancement professionnelLieu de travail fond sur linclusion, la crativit et la motivation Description du poste Le/la gestionnaire de programmes joue un rle de premier plan dans la planification, la mise en uvre et la supervision des initiatives cls du HIEC, en se concentrant principalement sur le Labo de carrires de lOntario, un programme de perfectionnement professionnel qui met en relation des accompagnateurs en gestion carrire bnvoles avec des lves de 9e et 10e anne partout en Ontario. Le/La titulaire du poste sera responsable de diriger la planification et la mise en uvre des activits du Labo de carrires de lOntario, en assurant notamment: la coordination entre les quipes internes, les intervenants externes et les coles partenaires et la qualit de la prestation bilingue (franais et anglais) des programmes. Dans le cadre du portefeuille croissant de programmes et de sources de financement du HIEC, le/la candidat(e) retenu(e) pourra galement tre appele grer ou soutenir dautres projets financs, ainsi que diverses initiatives de dveloppement de la main-duvre. Ce poste offre une occasion stimulante de diriger des programmes ayant un impact direct sur les jeunes, les enseignants et les communauts de lOntario, tout en contribuant faonner lavenir de la formation au cheminement de carrire grce une prestation bilingue. Pour en savoir plus sur le Labo de carrires de lOntario, visitez www.ontariocareerlab.ca/fr. Principales responsabilits et tches Diriger la planification, la conception et la mise en uvre des programmes du Labo de carrires de lOntario, en assurant une prestation fluide et de qualit en anglais et en franais;Superviser le dveloppement et la gestion dautres programmes du HIEC, en veillant leur alignement sur la stratgie organisationnelle et sur les rsultats attendus en matire de financement;Animer ou coanimer des sances en ligne et en personne avec des enseignants, des bnvoles et des lves dans le cadre des activits du Labo de carrires de lOntario;laborer et grer les plans de projet, dfinir les chemins critiques et tenir la haute direction informe des progrs raliss, des tapes importantes franchies et des risques associs;Collaborer avec les quipes internes (communications, ressources humaines, finances, technologie de linformation) et les partenaires externes (bailleurs de fonds, conseils scolaires, groupes demployeurs) afin dassurer une mise en uvre efficace et fort impact des programmes;Soutenir la coordination des bnvoles en partenariat avec le/la coordonnateur(-trice) responsable, notamment pour le recrutement, la planification, la prestation des sances et le suivi;Grer les budgets et les exigences de financement, assurer la reddition de comptes et produire les rapports de conformit requis;Superviser les flux de travail et les livrables cls, incluant la logistique des sances, limplantation des outils technologiques, le suivi des donnes et lvaluation post-vnement;Dvelopper et entretenir des relations durables avec les principaux intervenants, notamment les enseignants, les partenaires gouvernementaux et les reprsentants de lindustrie, afin de renforcer la porte des programmes;Collaborer avec les quipes des communications et du marketing pour la cration et la traduction de ressources, de supports promotionnels et de documents de programme bilingues;Identifier et mettre en uvre des amliorations visant accrotre linnovation, lefficacit et lvolutivit des programmes;Encadrer et soutenir les membres de lquipe participant la prestation des programmes;Prparer des rapports, prsentations et outils de communication pour illustrer les rsultats, impacts et russites des programmes;Coordonner la conception, la distribution et lanalyse des enqutes de rtroaction, et formuler des recommandations damlioration continue fondes sur les donnes recueillies;Se tenir jour sur les meilleures pratiques en matire de conception de programmes bilingues, dengagement des jeunes et de dveloppement de la main-duvre;Garantir la qualit et la cohrence linguistique de tous les supports et communications bilingues sur lensemble des plateformes et pour tous les publics;Reprsenter le HIEC et le Labo de carrires de lOntario lors de confrences, dvnements et de tables rondes, en agissant comme ambassadeur(-rice) des programmes. Qualification requise:Matrise du franais et de langlais, loral comme lcritDiplme universitaire en sciences sociales, administration publique, dveloppement communautaire, ducation ou tout autre domaine connexeExprience de 5 7 ans en gestion de programmes, de prfrence dans les secteurs but non lucratif ou public ou de lducationExprience dmontre dans la direction dinitiatives bilingues ou de projets dploys lchelle provinciale constitue un atout majeurExcellente matrise de la conception, du suivi et de lvaluation de programmes, avec des rsultats tangibles en gestion simultane de projets multiplesSolide exprience en gestion budgtaire, en suivi de la conformit des financements et en production de rapportsBonne connaissance du systme dducation et de lcosystme de dveloppement de la main-duvre en Ontario constitue un atoutExcellente matrise des outils Microsoft Office et exprience dans lutilisation doutils de gestion de projet ou de collaboration constituent un atoutCertification PMP ou CCDP constitue un atoutPermis de conduire valide et accs un vhicule sont requis Comptences essentielles:Esprit dinitiative et vif intrt pour lducation et le perfectionnement professionnelExcellentes aptitudes en leadership, avec la capacit dencadrer et de motiver une quipeCapacit contribuer des projets de diffrentes enverguresSolide comprhension des mcanismes de financement public, incluant la gestion des subventions fdrales et provinciales, le respect des exigences rglementaires et la rdaction de rapportsCapacit grer rigoureusement les budgets des programmes, assurer la responsabilit financire et prparer des rapports financiers dtaills pour les bailleurs de fonds et la directionExcellentes habilets de communication, tant loral qu lcrit, avec la capacit de simplifier des ides complexes et de les adapter diffrents publicsEsprit collaboratif, avec une exprience avre dans la cration de partenariats solides et de colla</p>