Director of Programs in St. John's

The Association for New Canadians (ANC) is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to serve as Director of Programs. The Director will provide organization-wide leadership for program development, funding and financial management, evaluation and strategic initiatives.

The Director will oversee a diverse portfolio of funded programs and will work closely with program leaders and senior management to ensure programs are effectively designed, appropriately resourced, compliant with funding requirements and aligned with the ANC's strategic priorities. A key component of this role will involve leading the development of major funding proposals; identifying funding opportunities; strengthening organizational approaches to evaluation and performance measurement; and supporting longer-term organizational planning. The Director will also co-lead selected strategic initiatives, including the ANC's emerging affordable housing portfolio.

As a senior member of the leadership team, the Director of Programs will contribute to organizational planning and growth, serve as an ambassador for the organization, and help position ANC for continued success.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of the ANC's program portfolio, ensuring programs remain responsive to newcomer needs, organizational priorities and changing funding environments.
• Lead the development of major funding proposals, program renewals, and new cross-organizational initiatives.
• Identify emerging program opportunities and guide new initiatives from concept and funding through implementation and evaluation.
• Co-lead organizational strategic planning and support the development, implementation and evaluation of strategic priorities and organizational performance measures.
• Strengthen approaches to program evaluation and impact measurement.
• Work closely with the Finance and Program teams to develop budgets, oversee program funding, and strengthen financial accountability across program areas.
• Co-lead the ANC’s Housing Development Initiative, working with senior leadership and external partners to advance planning, partnerships, financing, feasibility assessments and implementation.
• Provide leadership and supervision to assigned team members and support collaboration across program areas.
• Represent ANC at provincial, regional and national tables, conferences and meetings, as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (master's degree considered an asset), or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience developing and managing major funding proposals, Contribution Agreements and funded initiatives.
• Leadership experience in program management, strategic planning/implementation, and funding development.
• Sound financial management experience, including budget development, forecasting, expenditure monitoring, and financial accountability.
• Experience leading program evaluation and performance measurement processes.
• Proven ability to build and maintain effective relationships with funders, government, community partners, and other stakeholders.
• Strong leadership, supervision, coaching, and team development skills.
• Solid working knowledge of data management systems and ease of adapting to various funder platforms along with M365.
• Experience with affordable housing or infrastructure-related initiatives is considered an asset.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Employer RRSP matching program.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• Generous vacation and paid leave.
• Flexible work arrangements where operationally feasible.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Conditions of Employment

• Legal authorization to work in Canada.
• Flexibility to work outside of regular business hours when required.
• Valid Class 5 Newfoundland and Labrador driver's licence and reliable access to a personal vehicle.
• Ability to travel locally, provincially, and occasionally nationally as required.
• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

The Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

Visit us online at: www.ancnl.ca.