HUB-NU24-45 Manager, HUB Digital Learning & Training

ABOUT US

Springboard's mission is to build stronger communities by helping youth and adults develop the skills they need to reach their full potential. As a charitable organization, we deliver innovative, professional and diverse programming by establishing partnerships between our clients and their community. Springboard’s program areas include community justice, employment, developmental services, youth justice, Weed out The Risk and The Community Learning HUB.

WHO WE ARE

People are at the centre of everything we do. We foster opportunities for skills development, personal growth and social interaction. We also actively promote work/life balance and mental health supports. We foster communication across the agency, from our Town Halls to our quarterly Springboard orientations. We are a learning organization, and our people have the opportunity to provide feedback into all areas of the organization.

We have an active Employee Engagement Committee that focuses on connecting staff through communication, a rewards and recognition program, career development initiatives and of course, social and team building opportunities. Springboard offers a comprehensive benefits package for full time, permanent staff and, for all permanent positions, a savings plan that helps support our people in all aspects of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Job Class

Non-Union

Department

HUB Digital Learning & Training

Location

Hybrid Remote - 2 Carlton Street, Toronto ON

Status

Full-Time, Permanent

Pay Rate

$74,000 to $85,000 per annum

Vacancy Number

HUB-NU24-45

Number of vacancies

1

Available

Immediately

Hours/Shifts

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Schedules may change depending on operational requirements

Travel to Springboard locations and community partner sites is occasionally required.

An exciting opportunity for an innovative leader who is committed to making meaningful impacts in communities through innovative technology.

The Manager, HUB Digital Learning & Training is responsible for the leadership of Springboard’s Community Learning HUB and the successful implementation of these national learning initiatives in communities across Canada.  The Manager, HUB Digital Learning & Training is responsible for stewarding a diverse portfolio of digital learning assets with an ecosystem of 600+ partner agencies and key organizational partnerships including Nishnawbe Aski Legal Services, John Howard Society, and ComKids. Key sectors HUB programming supports are youth justice services, employment services, developmental services, and other prevention youth programming. Leading in an agile project environment to achieve dynamic goals, responsibilities include: overseeing funding contracts and stewarding national stakeholder relationships, fund development, adjusting and securing resources (time, material, money and people) to meet outcomes and objectives, assessing the quality and impact of learning initiatives, facilitating key training events, identifying and addressing learning gaps, engaging and growing a partnership network, and developing/motivating a high performing team.  

WAYS YOU CAN CONTRIBUTE

• People Leadership: Lead team to strong performance and the successful achievement of complex digital initiatives.  Ensure compliance with Springboard management standards.

• Strategy and Business Development: Grow and innovate national HUB digital learning approaches.  Participate at the senior management level in strategic and operational planning.  Engage and collaborate across Springboard program divisions.
• Stakeholder Relationships: Maintain and promote national organizational partnerships through excellent community development engagement.
• Project Management: Execute digital learning initiatives in compliance with funding contracts using an agile project management environment, with clear production processes managed in collaboration with the Supervisor, HUB Digital Creative Production.
• Learning and Development: Lead and facilitate best practice standards in youth and adult education and transformative learning for all HUB digital learning initiatives.
• Senior Management – Financial Oversight: Work with Finance to develop budgets for HUB portfolio.  Manage, monitor and analyze financial statements to ensure programs are on budget and work collaboratively to determine actions required if there are variances.  Review analysis of the business model and work with Director, Programs and Finance to create more resilient business models for HUB programs.  Collaborate on strategies to increase financial performance. Understand timing implications of events and of funding. 
• Reporting: Analyze and ensure government/funder/grant reports are accurate. Other monthly reporting as required.

WHO YOU ARE

Education/Experience

• Post-Secondary education in curriculum design, adult education, digital design or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of learning and development experience.
• 3+ years of people management experience, guiding, directing and supporting people.
• Experience and ability to work in a non-profit, mission driven environment.
• Capacity to manage multiple partnership relationships, develop business and drive success.
• Ability to influence and guide work outcomes through positive engagement.
• Strong knowledge of technology project leadership and agile, design thinking approaches.
• Being adaptable to changing priorities and working on multiple initiatives.
• Possessing excellent communication skills, diplomacy and tact.
• Ability to lead teams, projects and partnerships from an anti-oppressive framework.
• Promoting a continuous improvement mindset.

Nice to Have’s:

• Ability to communicate in French verbally and in written form.

APPLY

Thank you for your interest in working with Springboard.

Completion of satisfactory, professional references, background checks, and proof of education are requirements of employment.

The Deadline for Applications is November 4, 2024 at 4PM. Please submit your cover letter and resume in a single document. You must also include the vacancy number in the subject line of your email when applying.

No phone calls please. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the organization and we are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Applications are encouraged from those who reflect the diversity of our community, and we will work with you to provide a positive recruitment experience. Please let us know if you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process.