General Manager - Burlington, Canada - YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford

YMCA of Hamilton Burlington Brantford

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Burlington, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

General Manager - Burlington Child Care
Burlington, Ontario

Starting Salary Range:
$63,000 - $75,000, commensurate with experience

Position Status:
Full-Time

Placement:
Immediate***
Benefits & Perks:We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty,

longevity, and passion for the work we do:

Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority
Competitive total compensation packages
Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and
Generous pension plans with employer matching
Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
Professional development opportunities including paid training

and access to YMCA education scholarships

Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Nature & Scope:

Reporting directly to the Senior Regional Manager of Child
Care/Community Outreach/Day Camps, the General Manager provides
overall leadership to Burlington Licensed Child Care and is responsible for
the operations and strategic development of these programs including the
recruitment and hiring of staff, budget development, program design,
implementation, and evaluation. The General Manager is part of the child
care leadership team.

Responsibilities:

Provides overall branch leadership; responsible for the

development/implementation of operational plans.

Responsible for keeping up to date on legislative changes

pertaining to licensed child care - federal, provincial and

municipal.

for capital and operational funds.

Accountable for achieving operational goals through financial

management of the branch including both operational and capital

budgets.

Accountable for the development and implementation of tactical

plans for the branch including:
budgets, staff and volunteers,

quality assurance, asset management, positioning, Member

Engagement and Philanthropy.

Organizational Overview:

As one of the largest charitable
community service organizations
in Canada, the
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
responds to critical social needs in
the community and works to
provide solutions. By nurturing the
potential of children, youth and
adults, the YMCA connects people
to life-building opportunities, to
each other and enhances their
quality of life. We foster social
responsibility and healthy living.
The YMCA works collectively with
community partners that share the
YMCA's determination in
strengthening the foundations of
community for all people.

This position requires a
commitment to the YMCA mission

and core values of:
Belonging,

Caring, Honesty, Respect and
Responsibility, as well as, a
commitment to building
developmental assets in children
and adults. All offers of
provision that the successful
incumbent provides the
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford
with a current and satisfactory
Police Records Check. Positions
responsible for the direct
supervision of children and/or
vulnerable persons will be
required, in addition to a Police
Records Check, to provide a
Vulnerable Sector Screening
Report at the time of hire.

Responsibilities continued:

Provides direct supervision to 5 Burlington Child Care Managers and

accountable for supervision of 6 Full Day Child Care Managers, and

of 200 educators.

Guides the team through change, researches and implements

strategies to ensure best practices in child care are implemented.

Develops a strategy to ensure programs are current in furnishings,

maintenance and aesthetics.

Responds to participant, employer, and parent complaints or

behaviour, turning negative situation in to positive situations.

Extensive travel between sites is required and is required to attend

meetings in various regions.

Qualifications:

4 year post secondary education in business and/or social services

or related field.

Knowledge of research and best practices pertaining to child

development as well as familiarity with the Child Care and Early

Years Act and all legislation pertaining to the delivery of licensed

child care.

Business management skills and accounting knowledge.
Excellent leadership and coaching skills to influence and motivate

others.

At least five years experience in program administration,

management, and staff supervision.

Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work to deal with multiple

demands and deadlines.

Experience in developing and delivery community programs by

assessing and collaborating with other community services.

Requires reliable transportation to travel between branches/child

care centres; flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Current police records check with vulnerable sector search.

Why Work for the

YMCA?
As a charitable organization, the
YMCA values the contributions
of its diverse teams. We
recognize the importance of
providing meaningful
opportunities that allow
employees to grow and thrive.
At the
Hamilton/Burlington/Brantford,
in addition to fair wages, we
offer a compliment