Impact Program Lead

• The ideal candidate will be a motivated self-starter with experience developing and managing workforce development programs. This is a unique and exciting opportunity to support the Impact function in a fast-growing and far-reaching social enterprise. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with ample experience building and leading workforce development programs and providing career counselling.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the implementation of Sama’s career pathways program in alignment with company-wide impact and business vision, strategy, and objectives
• Partner with L&D, People team, Service Delivery, and other teams to develop program curriculum and align on other career advancement supports
• Create and implement career counselling practice for early career team members
• Develop relationships with regional employers and identify job opportunities for program participants
• Determine and track key metrics to demonstrate the program’s impact and progress
• Manage program budget
• Stay up to date on career opportunities for early career professionals and the skills needed to pursue those career opportunities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5+ years of work experience creating and implementing career development programs with continually increasing responsibility
• Ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Understanding of regional job landscape and knowledge of career growth opportunities in local economy
• Excellent time management and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively
• Experience taking ownership of projects and leading them to successful completion
• Experience working with youth from underserved communities

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree
• Strong network of local employers and key workforce development stakeholders
• Network of stakeholders providing essential services