Project Manager - Skilled Trades & Employment Program (STEP)
- Canada (Hybrid)
- 12 months
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Project Manager - Skilled Trades & Employment Program (STEP)
Reports To
Executive Director
About SCF
Inspired by the government commitment to resettle Syrian refugees in Canada, the Syrian Canadian Foundation (SCF) was founded in January 2016 and aims to empower newcomers and people of diverse backgrounds while promoting cross-cultural exchanges within Canadian society. We engage with partners and volunteers to build welcoming communities and culturally customized services for Syrian newcomers and other diverse communities.
Summary
Are you a person with a passion for empowering newcomers and refugees to enter the skilled trades? This is a rewarding opportunity for a motivated and highly organized individual to make a real difference in the economic and social well-being of newcomers by working to create meaningful pre-apprenticeship & employment opportunities that lead to a career in the skilled trades.
The Skilled Trades & Employment Program (STEP) aims to provide refugees and newcomers with the knowledge, skills and networking opportunities to increase their capacity to participate in careers in both Red Seal trades and other skilled trades through pre-apprenticeship programs and job placements.
Participants will be part of an online training program for three months to learn about the opportunities that a career in the skilled trades can provide, newcomer and refugee role models in the skilled trades, pre-apprenticeship opportunities and possible employers. Participants will be introduced to further skill-building, employment, internships and career opportunities. Participants will be matched with pre-apprenticeship training opportunities through partner agencies; along with wrap-around settlement, language and mental health support.
The Project Manager is the primary point person responsible for innovating, planning, executing, and delivering project goals on time, within budget, and following specifications. To achieve these goals, the Project Manager will define the project requirements and scope, acquire project resources, and supervise the efforts of project team members.
Core Competencies:
- Project Management Skills
- Detailed Record-Keeping Skills
- Communication
- Planning and Organizing
- Time Management
- Creative and Innovative Thinking
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Accountability and Dependability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Leadership
- Staff Management
- Research and Evaluation
Job Duties:
- Manage the entire lifecycle of the assigned project, ranging from strategic planning initiatives to tactical activities.
- Create a project plan, defining goals, objectives, staffing levels, roles and responsibilities, work breakdown structure, milestones, and deliverables.
- Manage project activities throughout the project lifecycle, including the allocation of adequate resources, partnerships, scheduling, documentation, budget, and other factors necessary for success.
- Plan all project timelines, milestones, deliverables, and micro-deliverables using the appropriate software tools and/or PM methods.
- Organize the project team into suitable responsibilities and guide them throughout their efforts to produce deliverables according to specifications.
- Provide guidance and mentorship to participants in the program including networking and referral to opportunities such as skills development, internships and employment opportunities
- Establish and deliver mechanisms for tracking project progress and reporting to stakeholders via a formal communications plan.
- Conduct stakeholder meetings to solicit feedback, input, and expectations; incorporate these into project plans.
- Produce regular reports (status, escalations, etc.) on the progress of projects; deliver these reports to the funding agency, and during regular stakeholder meetings.
- Track all project costs to ensure completion within budget.
Requirements
- University degree
- Direct work experience in project management.
- Three years minimum experience working in government, or with the nonprofit sector, and working with refugees/visible minorities.
- Strong knowledge of local, provincial skilled trades programs and partners.
- Highly effective negotiation, diplomatic, and conflict resolutions skills.
- Creation and facilitation of meetings, feedback sessions, and briefings to create consensus among stakeholders.
- Effectively communicate with all types of staff, including technical, professional, and upper management.
- Able to access a strong network of newcomers already working in the skilled trades.
- Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
- Able to build and maintain lasting relationships with stakeholders: pre-apprenticeship training providers, employers, funders and participants
Work Conditions:
- Travel within the GTA and surrounding areas is required.
- The contract starts April 1 2026, to March 31, 2027
- Remote, however some in-person meetings with clients required
- Flexible work hours may be required including evenings and weekends
- FTW Salary is 65,000 CAD per year plus vacation and benefits
- 40 hours a week.
Equity Statement
At SCF we are committed to inclusive, barrier free recruitment. We welcome and encourage applications from members of equity seeking groups including but not limited to candidates who are racialized, indigenous, LGBTQ+, and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
To Apply
Please include your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest. Women and individuals from newcomer communities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Deadline to apply: Mar 20, 2026