Employment Program Manager at Ruth & Naomi's Mission — NeverHard

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $68,000 - $70,000 Employment Program Manager Chilliwack, BC | Full-Time $68,000 $72,000 dependent on experience Ruth & Naomi's Mission is seeking an Employment Program Manager to lead and oversee our growing Employment Program. This role provides leadership and oversight to employment-focused initiatives that support individuals experiencing barriers to employment through work readiness training, workplace placements, mentorship, and skill development opportunities across the organization. The Employment Program Manager will oversee a team including the Employment Program Coordinator, Coaches, and Facilitators while working collaboratively with program managers across departments to create meaningful employment pathways for participants. What You'll Do Lead the day-to-day operations of the Employment Program Supervise and support the Employment Program Coordinator, Coaches, and Facilitators Develop and implement employment readiness programming and initiatives Collaborate with program managers to create participant placement opportunities across the organization Support participant success through employment-focused training and skill development Monitor program outcomes and support continuous improvement initiatives Ensure compliance with grant requirements, reporting obligations, and program deliverables Support development of systems, processes, and program standards What You'll Bring Experience in program management, workforce development, employment programming, or social services Experience supervising and developing staff teams Strong leadership, organizational, and relationship-building skills Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects simultaneously Experience working with individuals experiencing barriers to employment Experience in nonprofit or community-based environments is considered an asset Personal relationship with Jesus and willingness to sign and uphold our statement of faith Lived & Living Experience This role is supported through funding that recognizes lived or living experience of mental illness and/or substance use as a valuable form of expertise. Individuals with this experience bring important insight, empathy, and connection to employment readiness programming and are strongly encouraged to apply. Compensation & Benefits Salary of $68,000 $72,000 dependent on experience Employer-paid extended health benefits RRSP matching program Education and training opportunities Why Join Us? This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and lead a new employment initiative that creates meaningful opportunities for individuals experiencing barriers to employment. You'll play a key role in helping participants develop skills, confidence, and pathways toward sustainable employment while contributing to the mission of Ruth & Naomi's Mission. View the full Job Description HERE!