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Director of Chantiers jeunesse

Context: After 3 years of growth, the organization is consolidating its programs and its pan-Canadian and international activities. Chantiers jeunesse is looking for the person who will help carry out this phase of development and longevity.

Deadline to apply: November 22, 2020
Beginning of term: from January 4, 2021
Employment type: indefinite term
Work schedule: full time — 35 hours per week (flexible schedule). The organization subscribes to work-study-personal life balance policies.
Annual wage: $63,700 to $81,900 based on experience + group insurance + 5% RRSP + phone plan + extended vacation days based on experience
Other information: bilingualism required (French and English)
Address: 4545 Pierre-De Coubertin Avenue, Montréal (QC) (Pie-IX metro station)

Job Description: Director

Under the direction of the Board, the Director, in close collaboration with the Deputy Director and Coordinators, is responsible for overseeing activities at the head office and the following departments: International and Special Projects, Leadership in Your Own Hands Program and the International Talent Promotion Program.

Their tasks will include:

Human Resource Management

Supervises a team of coordinators, program staff, seasonal project leaders and interns
Be responsible for hiring, selection and professional development processes
Resolves conflicts and help maintain harmonious human relations within the team
Supports and motivates team members: advise, encourage, motivate, give feedback on their performance, etc.
Ensures health and safety standards, as well as good mental health practices, are implemented and respected in the office and during volunteer projects

Financial Management

Develops recurring and non-recurring funding for the organization
Works closely with staff teams on the intrapreneurial budget management, following sustainable procurement guidelines
Develops and submits funding applications
Prepares annual budgets for submission to the Board
Manages payroll activities
Writes accounting briefs and reports for financial partners
Leads philanthropy and donor strategies

Program Management

Ensures the organization’s mission is achieved through strategic planning and partnership agreements
Supports the implementation of action plans developed by the coordinators
Manages risks (legal, operational, financial, ethical, etc.) related to all activities
Supports board members through information-sharing and collaboration

Organizational Representation and Public Relations

Ensures the organization is represented at events and at meetings with government authorities, as well as national and international partners
Develops and maintains connections with community partners
Acts as a media spokesperson
Mobilizes the membership and partners

Requirements

Skills

Experience in team supervision
- Excellent communication skills
- Experience in participatory and intrapreneurial leadership practices
- Be able to motivate and mobilize others
- Be able to manage stress and work under pressure
- Have a strategic vision and a strong sense of responsibility
- Be proactive, self-sufficient and energetic

Qualifications

A degree in social sciences, community development, management or a related field, or relevant life experiences
- Having real-life experience is an important asset. Chantiers jeunesse will take into consideration the candidate’s lived experience instead of their formal education.
Knowledge and recognized achievements in:
- Partnership development and management
- Planning and financial management
- Funding research
- Human resources management
Fluent in written and spoken French and English

Other Conditions

Understands the community sector in different Canadian provinces (asset)
Has experience in diverse group environments (asset)
Has great organizational skills
Holds a valid driver’s licence
Is able to travel in the Greater Montréal area and elsewhere in Canada on occasion
Is available some evenings and occasionally on weekends

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to sfey@cj.qc.ca before 11:59 p.m. on November 22, 2020.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_Firstname_Director_resume
LAST NAME_FirstName_Director_letter

We would like to thank all applicants for their interest. Interviews will take place during the first two weeks of December 2020.

Outreach and Development Officer

Context: We are expanding our team to meet the needs of our Canada-wide program Leadership in Your Own Hands, which recently celebrated its third anniversary. The program is funded by Canada Service Corps.

Application deadline: December 4, 2020
Beginning of term: As soon as possible
Employment type: indefinite term
Work schedule: full time — 35 hours per week (flexible schedule, occasionally available evenings and weekends)
Salary: $36,400 to $45,500/year based on experience + 5% RRSP + phone plan + medical insurance + extended vacation days based on experience
Other information: bilingualism required (French and English)
Location: 1 position in Montréal, 1 position in Calgary

Job Description: OUTREACH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

Under the immediate supervision of the Entrepreneurship Project Coordinator, the Outreach and Development Officer will be in charge of providing personalized support for individuals or small youth groups to help them set up their own initiatives in order to improve their communities. Their tasks will include:

Volunteer Management

Recruit volunteers (program participants), especially at kiosks or virtual recruitment activities
Mobilize volunteers: follow up from their application to their participation in a volunteer project (answer their questions, make sure they stay motivated, follow up on administrative and logistical matters)
Provide personalized support for individuals or small groups of volunteers in their project realization (mentoring)

Leadership

Lead workshops (identifying entrepreneurial skills and community needs, planning resource management, writing a review, etc.) for small groups
Lead training weekends for future volunteers
Lead an intercultural volunteer project in Canada once a year (two- to three-week-long)

Visibility

Ensure the organization is represented at promotional events and kiosks
Ensure the organization is represented at events organized by volunteers
Post on social media

Budget and Administration

Help volunteers with their project budget (training, preparation and support)
Oversee the use of grants given to volunteers
Ensure accountability for volunteer projects
Support the social entrepreneurship project team with administrative tasks (follow up on cases, file emails, invoices and volunteer expense accounts, archive files, etc.)

Job Requirements

Skills

Practical, responsible and well organized (intrapreneurial management within the organization)
- Self-sufficient and proactive
- Great at communicating effectively
- Capable of working alone or in a team
- Good at managing changes

Qualifications

Have a degree in social sciences, community development, entrepreneurship, facilitation or a related field, or have relevant life experience
- Having real-life experience is an important asset. Chantiers jeunesse strongly values life expertise and will take into consideration the candidate’s lived experience instead of their formal education.
Demonstrate knowledge and concrete achievements in project development and an entrepreneurial spirit through training or experience
Be fluent in written and spoken French and English

Other Conditions

Be skilled in managing volunteer resources
Be familiar with community action and social development
Have experience with a diverse clientele such as Indigenous people, teenagers (15 to 17 years old), newcomers, young families, youth living below the poverty line or with a disability, etc.
Be able to travel in the Greater Montreal area and elsewhere in Canada occasionally
Master computer tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.) and social media
Hold a Class 4B licence or be able to obtain it at their own expense no later than 3 months after being hired
Be available evenings and weekends occasionally

How to Apply

Send a cover letter and resume to cj@cj.qc.ca before 11:59 p.m. on December 4.

Please name your documents as follows:

LAST NAME_First name_OutreachEntrepreneurship_resume
LAST NAME_First name_OutreachEntrepreneurship_letter

We would like to thank all the applicants for their interest. The interviews will take place as applications are received.

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Volunteering

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Chantiers jeunesse is often looking for motivated and socially engaged people to join our team as volunteers! We encourage volunteering as a hobby and invite you to join us in contributing to our mission.