Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction
About the role
Position Title: Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction
Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 201, North York, ON, and 128a Sterling Road, Unit 202, Toronto, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other locations.
Vacancy: New
Vacancy number: BHF-0002
Number of openings: 1
Hours: Full-time, In-person
Classification: Permanent - Full Time
Application Deadline: August 12, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Position Summary
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is seeking a strategic and people-focused Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction to lead the BuildHERFuture project, an initiative dedicated to advancing women’s participation and success in Ontario’s construction industry. This role will oversee the planning, execution and performance of the project, which supports newcomer and racialized women in accessing training, mentorship, credential recognition, and employment in the trades.
The Manager will provide leadership and oversight to a diverse team, overseeing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, funder expectations and community needs. This role requires a thoughtful and proactive leader who brings experience in program management, community engagement and workforce development, ideally within or connected to the construction or skilled trades sector. The successful candidate is committed to equity, innovation and results, and is comfortable navigating complex partnerships, reporting requirements, and team dynamics in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Oversight:
- Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the BuildHERFuture project in alignment with organizational goals and funder expectations.
- Oversee the day-to-day coordination, delivery, and monitoring of project activities including credential support, training access, employment outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage project work plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and reporting.
- Track key performance indicators and prepare internal updates and funder reports, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Work closely with other program managers to build best practices across teams
Team Management & Supervision:
- Supervise a cross-functional project team, including Job Developers, Employment Counselors, the Skills Development Counselor, Intake Coordinator and Project Lead
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to support individual and team success.
- Foster a collaborative team culture that values innovation, accountability, and equity.
- Coordinate internal communications and ensure team alignment on project goals and outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Sector Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with construction industry employers, unions, training institutions, funders, and community partners
- Represent NEW and the BuildHERFuture project at sector events, advisory groups, government consultations, and public engagements.
- Promote inclusive employment practices and advocate for newcomer women entering the field.
Program Development & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to strengthen program design and enhance participant outcomes based on labour market trends and community needs.
- Develop new initiatives, partnerships, and pilot models that support the sustainability and the growth of the project.
- Work closely with NEW’s leadership team to align project activities with broader organizational strategies and priorities.
Operations & Compliance (including Risk Management)
- Oversee budget planning and expenditure tracking in collaboration with senior leadership and finance.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, funder requirements, and quality assurance standards.
- Monitor program budget. Oversee program budget and directly manage budget lines and monitor expenditures
- Ensure development of program-level security management plans, including training plans and communication protocols, to achieve compliance with organization security management and framework
- Monitor, assess and mitigate risks associated with program operations. Participate in organizational risk management processes.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Position Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. A Masters degree is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in employment services, community programming, or workforce development.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and skilled trades pathways is required.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing program implementation from planning to evaluation.
- Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by newcomer and racialized women
- Knowledge of labour market information (LMI) and/or business development is considered to be a strong asset.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, funders, training providers, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment.
- Strong community awareness and astuteness.
- Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, and outcomes-driven environment
- Experience with strategic planning and change management.
- Demonstrated successful experience with project management – including organization-wide project implementations.
- Familiarity with government-financed projects and budgets.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout Ontario. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by the project.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about leveraging your skills to make a social impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.
Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.
About NEWCOMER WOMEN'S SERVICES TORONTO
Newcomer Women’s Services (NEW) is a non-profit, charitable organization headquartered in Toronto, ON. The organization's goal is to promote social and economic inclusion of women and their families who are new to Canada. Newcomer Women’s Services was founded by a group of Latin American refugees in 1983. For the past 41 years, we’ve been helping immigrants from all around the world to become a part of the wider community.
Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction
About the role
Position Title: Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction
Location: 245 Fairview Mall Drive, Unit 201, North York, ON, and 128a Sterling Road, Unit 202, Toronto, ON, with the possibility of working at any of our other locations.
Vacancy: New
Vacancy number: BHF-0002
Number of openings: 1
Hours: Full-time, In-person
Classification: Permanent - Full Time
Application Deadline: August 12, 2025, 11:59 PM EST
Position Summary
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is seeking a strategic and people-focused Manager, Newcomer Women in Construction to lead the BuildHERFuture project, an initiative dedicated to advancing women’s participation and success in Ontario’s construction industry. This role will oversee the planning, execution and performance of the project, which supports newcomer and racialized women in accessing training, mentorship, credential recognition, and employment in the trades.
The Manager will provide leadership and oversight to a diverse team, overseeing all aspects of project delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities, funder expectations and community needs. This role requires a thoughtful and proactive leader who brings experience in program management, community engagement and workforce development, ideally within or connected to the construction or skilled trades sector. The successful candidate is committed to equity, innovation and results, and is comfortable navigating complex partnerships, reporting requirements, and team dynamics in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Oversight:
- Provide strategic direction and operational leadership for the BuildHERFuture project in alignment with organizational goals and funder expectations.
- Oversee the day-to-day coordination, delivery, and monitoring of project activities including credential support, training access, employment outcomes, and stakeholder engagement.
- Manage project work plans, timelines, and deliverables to ensure successful execution and reporting.
- Track key performance indicators and prepare internal updates and funder reports, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
- Work closely with other program managers to build best practices across teams
Team Management & Supervision:
- Supervise a cross-functional project team, including Job Developers, Employment Counselors, the Skills Development Counselor, Intake Coordinator and Project Lead
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management to support individual and team success.
- Foster a collaborative team culture that values innovation, accountability, and equity.
- Coordinate internal communications and ensure team alignment on project goals and outcomes.
Stakeholder Engagement & Sector Partnerships
- Build and maintain strong relationships with construction industry employers, unions, training institutions, funders, and community partners
- Represent NEW and the BuildHERFuture project at sector events, advisory groups, government consultations, and public engagements.
- Promote inclusive employment practices and advocate for newcomer women entering the field.
Program Development & Innovation
- Identify opportunities to strengthen program design and enhance participant outcomes based on labour market trends and community needs.
- Develop new initiatives, partnerships, and pilot models that support the sustainability and the growth of the project.
- Work closely with NEW’s leadership team to align project activities with broader organizational strategies and priorities.
Operations & Compliance (including Risk Management)
- Oversee budget planning and expenditure tracking in collaboration with senior leadership and finance.
- Ensure adherence to organizational policies, funder requirements, and quality assurance standards.
- Monitor program budget. Oversee program budget and directly manage budget lines and monitor expenditures
- Ensure development of program-level security management plans, including training plans and communication protocols, to achieve compliance with organization security management and framework
- Monitor, assess and mitigate risks associated with program operations. Participate in organizational risk management processes.
- Maintain accurate records of program activities, stakeholder engagement, and outcomes for monitoring and evaluation purposes.
Position Minimum Qualifications/Requirements
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Education, Business Administration, or a related field; equivalent experience will be considered. A Masters degree is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in employment services, community programming, or workforce development.
- Knowledge of the construction industry and skilled trades pathways is required.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing program implementation from planning to evaluation.
- Strong understanding of employment barriers faced by newcomer and racialized women
- Knowledge of labour market information (LMI) and/or business development is considered to be a strong asset.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with employers, funders, training providers, and community stakeholders.
- Demonstrated experience working in a unionized environment.
- Strong community awareness and astuteness.
- Ability to successfully navigate in a fast-paced, and outcomes-driven environment
- Experience with strategic planning and change management.
- Demonstrated successful experience with project management – including organization-wide project implementations.
- Familiarity with government-financed projects and budgets.
- Willingness and ability to travel throughout Ontario. A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle is required.
- Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required by the project.
Apply Now
If you’re passionate about leveraging your skills to make a social impact, we’d love to hear from you!
Newcomer Women’s Services Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, newcomers, and underrepresented groups.
Note: Accommodations are available upon request for all aspects of the selection process. Please inform us of any needs in advance.
About NEWCOMER WOMEN'S SERVICES TORONTO
Newcomer Women’s Services (NEW) is a non-profit, charitable organization headquartered in Toronto, ON. The organization's goal is to promote social and economic inclusion of women and their families who are new to Canada. Newcomer Women’s Services was founded by a group of Latin American refugees in 1983. For the past 41 years, we’ve been helping immigrants from all around the world to become a part of the wider community.