Regional Director - Vancouver, Canada - NPower Canada

NPower Canada

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About NPower Canada

NPower Canada is a charitable organization that creates pathways to economic prosperity for Canada's underserved youth and adults by launching them into meaningful and sustainable digital careers.

NPower Canada operates from coast to coast in Canada, while our sister entity operates widely across the US.

As a national employment program, NPower Canada provides employers with access to a pipeline of eager, diverse and job-ready talent who are equipped with in-demand digital skills and are primed to succeed in the workplace.

As part of our corporate culture, we pride ourselves in innovation and continuous improvement, actively encouraging employees to bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the forefront.

NPower Canada is a certified Great Place to Work in 2023 and named a 2023 Best Workplace for Giving Back.

What We Offer:

Flexible work hours based on your function, promoting worklife balance. Our work environment is a hybrid of inoffice and remote work, depending on your role and project requirements
Comprehensive extended health care coverage with 100% premium cost paid by the employer
A retirement savings plan with a generous matching contribution
Opportunities for career development and tuition reimbursement
A clear path for career advancement within a growing organization
An equipment allowance and provided computer equipment
Starting annual vacation of three weeks, with additional paid time off during the final week of December
Generous paid Federal and Provincial holidays, personal days, and sick leave.

Position Summary

Reporting to the VP Programs and Partnerships, the Regional Director, BC will spearhead the successful day-to-day running of our BC operations.

You are a well-rounded Director with direct experience in community development, training/education, workforce development/employment, project and team management.

You are passionate about creating employment opportunities for underserved and equity seeking communities through targeted, holistic education, and you have a strong professional network of contacts at allied organizations serving these communities in the province.

You will lead a dynamic cross-functional team of front-line program, Community Engagement Account management staff and manage hiring and training staff; participant recruitment and case management, employer and community partner relationship development, as well as stakeholder management.

You believe in fostering a partnership with your teams and participants, engaging and empowering them in thoughtful and creative ways, motivating them to overcome obstacles and reach their full potential.

_ The successful incumbent resides within the Metro Vancouver Area._

Accountabilities & Deliverables
Deliver results-focused workforce development programs.

You will focus on a primary goal of achieving program enrollment, graduation and job placement outcomes, ensuring that at least 80% of program graduates secure meaningful employment within six months.

You will perform the following accountabilities.

Stakeholder Engagement. You will cultivate and grow community partner and stakeholder relationships.

You will:

Act as a spokesperson for the organization on relevant issues impacting the stakeholders, and explain realities and advocate for ideas in a convincing manner while communicating and negotiating with individuals and groups
Develop and nurture a network with relevant organizations and individuals who can identify and contribute to the resolution of issues, as well as identify the internal and external forces that impact the work of the organization
Support marketing efforts with case study identification and other content development.
Participate and represent NPower Canada in collaborative planning and partnership building activities as required
Speak at public events and conferences as needed
Collaborate with the Development team to share warm leads for funding opportunities and with the Employer engagement team for any relevant employment opportunities.

Regional Operations Management

Effective and efficient decision making evident with the use of excellence as a standard to lead a competent workforce, the selection of the right people for the job, and prudent risk taking
Ability to make timely and effective decisions and produce results through strategic planning and the implementation and evaluation of programs and policies
Collaborate closely with the leadership of all departments and other provinces
Ensure the successful delivery of the program, flagging notable obstacles and presenting possible solutions to leadership
Manage participant recruitment and admissions by partnering with internal staff, and community partners, to fill programs to capacity with new participants looking to start a technical career
Oversee the daytoday, measuring targets at the beginning, midway, and yearend points, acting as a point of esca