Project Development Lead - Halifax, Canada - YWCA Halifax

YWCA Halifax

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Halifax, Canada

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Description

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Project Development Lead - Childcare and Housing

Department:
Advocacy & Community Response

Classification:
Full-Time, Term - 12 months - with possibility of extension

Hours:37.5 hours per week

Start Date:
Start of May 2023

Deadline:
April 26, :00pm

Location:
Halifax, NS

YWCA Halifax is a progressive, multi-service, not-for-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of women, girls, two-spirited and gender diverse people and their families at critical turning points in their lives.

We work to transform lives by providing a continuum of services and programs that drive lasting positive change. We strive to change the underlying issues that are root causes of inequality, violence, poverty, and homelessness.

Our four program focus areas include:

promoting the health, wellness, and leadership of women and girls; advancing women's economic and housing security; delivering quality, accessible, early learning, and childcare; and working to end violence against women, girls and gender diverse individuals.

Why work for the YWCA

Staff at YWCA Halifax enjoy a supportive and dynamic team environment, a commitment to staff growth, a connection to the national and international YWCA movements, learning from colleagues in a multiservice agency, and a strong shared vision.

Why YOU should apply

Position Overview/Role of the Project Development Lead
The Project Development Lead will lead YWCA Halifax's efforts to expand our childcare and housing initiatives. The Project Lead will be key in managing YWCA Halifax's childcare and housing expansion and development projects.

They will be responsible for a variety of related activities, including but not limited to:

Project planning.
Oversee project budgets.
Program model development.
Site selection and contract negotiations.
Coordinating capital renovations and retrofits.
Vendor management.
Collaborate with external consultants and manage relationships with project funding partners.
This position be responsible to prepare regular and ad hoc reports as required.

Essential Duties of the Position

Strong attention to detail.
Ability to navigate legislative and regulatory frameworks.
Negotiation and relationship brokering.
Financial assessment and management.
Project development and implementation.
Verbal and written communication.
Risk assessment and management.
Collaboration and partnership building.
Independent work and workplan development.

Qualifications and Requirements

An undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
Five years of experience in project management.
Demonstrated capacity for leadership and program development.
Demonstrated skills in budget preparation and financial management.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborative partnerships both internal and external to the organization.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
High level of computer literacy and administrative skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize competing demands.

YWCA Halifax is committed to diversity, and we welcome all suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply. YWCA Halifax is governed by, employs, and serves diverse individuals and community members.

Self-identification by applicants does not guarantee an interview but we want you to know that we understand that lived experience of racialization, Indigeneity, disAbility, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise.

We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

**Subject Line: Project Development Lead