Project Manager

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Project Manager – YWCA Halifax

Title: Project Manager

Classification:  10 month contract

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Deadline: February 10th, 2025

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

Even if you don’t have all the requirements listed in this position, you may be the right candidate. If you are a natural leader with a strong attention to detail and a passion for social justice and gender equity, we want to hear from you. Take a chance and apply. Tell us how you can make a difference through your YWCA.

Program Overview

The YWCA is working to establish a new major project that focuses on youth mental health and addictions, wellness, and multi service partnerships. The Project Manager is a key member of this developing team and will be primarily responsible for ensuring the start up and development activities are achieved. This is an 10 month position within our Community Programs Team. Essential to this work will be experience, understanding and skills for capital projects, working with multiple contractors, architecture firms and strict deadlines. Collaboration and working as part of a team of people will also be key for success.

Role of the Project Manager

• Advance the vision and mission of YWCA Halifax
• Overseeing budgets
• Overseeing contract deliverables and meeting deadlines
• Coordinating capital procurement and renovations/retrofits
• Project Planning and program model development
• Collaborate with external consultants and manage relationship with project funding partners
• Partnership Agreements
• Other duties as assigned by the Community Programs Manager.

Qualifications and Requirements

The Project Manager will have:

• 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
• Understanding of Mental Health and Addictions in NS
• Familiarity with Youth Engagement and Community Development Approaches and Best Practices
• A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is an asset much of this work will require traveling between locations
• A clear criminal background check with a vulnerable sector search is required upon hire.

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, (dis)Ability, and gender diversity are their own knowledge and expertise. We value this expertise and consider it as we discern who to interview.

If interested, please send your cover letter and resume in one document to humanresources@ywcahalifax.com

Subject line: Project Manager Posting