Employment Program Manager

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!