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Senior manager supporting three Council. Accountable for membership, volunteer support, safety, program quality and organisational capacity. The Prairies and Northern Ontario Councils support program for 3600 youth facilitates by 1000 volunteers. As CED lead a staff team of 3 to 4 Area Support Managers.

Staff support to 5 Areas and 9 Direct Service Groups focusing on membership growth, effecting retention, and supporting volunteers achieving Council objectives

Program director responsible for summer canoeing program for 1700 to 2000 participants and winter program for over 500 youth participating on weekends. Key responsibilities ensuring delivery of safe program facilitated by up to 90 staff. Coordinating staff and program equipment resources. Liaise with two provincial governments to ensure compliance with facility and wilderness use requirements. Planned annual staff training and provided feedback and ongoing training for staff during the… Show more Program director responsible for summer canoeing program for 1700 to 2000 participants and winter program for over 500 youth participating on weekends. Key responsibilities ensuring delivery of safe program facilitated by up to 90 staff. Coordinating staff and program equipment resources. Liaise with two provincial governments to ensure compliance with facility and wilderness use requirements. Planned annual staff training and provided feedback and ongoing training for staff during the summer. Also responsible for facility compliance. In 1999 the program grew from 700 participants to 1600 participants. Procured additional program facilities and program equipment to meet the increased demand. Show less