Organization: RISEC Community Foundation
Location: Remote/On-Site (depending on project needs)
Position: Project Manager
Type: Volunteer, with potential for future paid opportunities
About RISEC Community Foundation:
RISEC Community Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting newcomer families in Canada through settlement, education, and career initiatives. We strive to create opportunities for families, especially newcomers, to thrive by providing resources, workshops, and community engagement programs that make a difference in their integration journey.
Position Overview:
The Senior Project Manager Supervisor will oversee and guide multiple project teams at RISEC Community Foundation. This role is critical in ensuring that all projects are managed efficiently, on track, and aligned with the organization’s mission to support newcomers and their families. This position reports directly to the CEO of RISEC Community Foundation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise Project Managers:
- Provide leadership and direction to Project Managers across various initiatives, ensuring they have the resources and support to meet project goals and timelines.
- Project Oversight:
- Monitor and review the progress of all active projects, ensuring they are moving forward according to schedule, within budget, and in alignment with organizational goals.
- Strategic Planning:
- Work with the CEO and senior leadership to develop and refine project strategies that align with RISEC’s mission and objectives.
- Problem Solving:
- Identify and resolve any issues or roadblocks that arise during project execution, providing guidance and support to project teams.
- Performance Tracking:
- Develop KPIs and performance metrics for project managers and teams to ensure accountability and effective management.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Serve as a liaison between project teams and key stakeholders, providing updates and ensuring stakeholder expectations are met.
- Risk Management:
- Identify potential risks across all projects and implement strategies to mitigate them.
- Documentation and Reporting:
- Ensure comprehensive documentation of project progress, challenges, and successes, and report these to the CEO and senior leadership.
Qualifications
- • Experience: 5+ years in project management, preferably in a non-profit or community-based organization, with supervisory or leadership experience.
- • Education: PMP or CAPM certification is an asset but not required.
- • Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., ClickUp, Asana, Microsoft Project).
- • Other Requirements: Candidates must sign an NDA due to the sensitive nature of the projects and may be required to undergo a police clearance check.
Preferred:
- • Experience working with newcomers, families, or in community development.
- • A track record of delivering projects on time and within scope.
Compensation and Benefits:
- • This is a volunteer position with the potential for future paid opportunities.
- • The role provides an opportunity to be part of a growing organization that makes a meaningful impact on the lives of newcomers and their families.
- • Hours worked in this role may count toward project management certification requirements, providing an excellent opportunity to build your project management credentials.
Why Volunteer with RISEC?
- Gain valuable experience in managing impactful projects within a growing non-profit organization.
- Opportunity to work with a diverse, passionate team dedicated to supporting newcomer families in Canada.
- Potential for future paid opportunities and long-term collaboration with RISEC.
RISEC Community Foundation is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity organization. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for volunteer positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Ready to volunteer and make a difference?
See our list of volunteer positions and complete our volunteer request form: Volunteer Request Form (jotform.com)
