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<h3>PURPOSE:&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>As one of Ottawa’s largest child and youth-serving charitable organizations, BGC Ottawa provides FREE, subsidized, and cost saving Community-based services, and life-changing programs to an annual average of 5,000 young Members each year. We provide safe, supportive places where all kids and teens, of all backgrounds, can experience new opportunities, overcome barriers, and develop confidence and skills for life. From anti-Racism to Reconciliation to LGBTQ2S+, food security to scholarships to job readiness, our programs battle systemic issues with systemic solutions—equity, acceptance, support, opportunity.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a growing team that embraces different ways of thinking, abilities, and experiences we aim to make our staff feel safe. We want you to feel heard, respected, and empowered. We believe in our diverse shared power as being the key to serving our members, volunteers, community, and each other with the utmost care.&nbsp;BGC Ottawa is about building positive and inclusive environments for all.&nbsp;<h3>﻿﻿﻿﻿GENERAL SUMMARY</h3>BGC Ottawa is seeking applications for a full-time Youth Development and Program Specialist. The successful candidate will be working out of Tomlinson Family Foundations Clubhouse. The Youth Development &amp; Program Specialist contributes to the management and supervision of Critical Hours programming for children and youth aged 6-18 years, provides leadership to part-time staff and volunteers in conjunction with the Clubhouse Manager, and provides guidance and role-modeling throughout programming.<h3>RESPONSIBILITIES / ACTIVITIES</h3>Major Responsibility 1: Provide oversight and supervision to part-time staff and volunteers in conjunction with the management team and provide guidance and role-modeling throughout programming<ul><li>Oversee the development and delivery of programming to members which are in line with Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa (BGCO) Programs Policies and Procedures Manual and Employee Handbook</li><li>Be a positive role model for youth workers, volunteers and youth</li><li>Act as on-site contact in absence of the manager</li><li>Support and promote teamwork across BGCO</li><li>Report any concerns regarding staff to manager, Communicate relevant information to manager</li><li>Supervise staff appropriately throughout programming</li><li>Any other duties as required by the BGCO Manager</li></ul>Major Responsibility 2: Community Development<ul><li>Work positively in partnership with other agencies</li><li>Liaise with other services where a young person may require additional and/or more specialist support, encouraging appropriate referrals of young people into relevant services</li><li>Perform public relations and promotion of the Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa</li><li> Community Outreach</li><li>Develop and maintain community contacts</li></ul>Major Responsibility 3: Assist in the design and implementation of systems to monitor and evaluate programs<ul><li>Positively engage with young people during Critical Hours</li><li>Identify gaps in service and work with the manager and other colleagues to seek funding to address these gaps</li><li>Promote and oversee Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa guidelines and policies including confidentiality, child protection &amp; equal opportunities</li><li>Actively encourage young people to participate in programs offered</li><li>Maintain regular contact with lead Senior Youth Workers</li><li>Provide feedback to staff and volunteers regarding their performance in programming</li></ul>Major Responsibility 4: Professional Development of Self and Others<ul><li>Responsible for upkeep of professional skills and development</li><li>Attend Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa full time staff meetings and planning sessions</li><li>Assist in the co-ordination and development of the ‘in house’ training of staff</li><li>Align programming with BGCO strategic direction</li></ul>Major Responsibility 5: Financial and Systems Analysis and Reporting<ul><li>Perform administrative record keeping and reporting as required</li><li>Manage budgets in conjunction with manager</li><li> Complete monthly reports</li><li>Maintain updated database</li><li>Submit Human Resource and financial forms in a timely manner</li></ul>Perform other related duties as required<h3>QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;</h3>Required Education, Training and Experience<ul><li>Completed degree or diploma in a child and youth related studies</li><li>3-5 years’ experience designing and leading social recreation programs with children and youth</li><li>Recognized certification in first aid</li><li>HIGH FIVE certificate is an asset</li><li>Experience working in the not-for-profit sector an asset</li></ul>Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:<ul><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Demonstrated leadership skills</li><li>Ability to build meaningful, constructive relationships with children and youth in groups and on an individual basis</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li><li>Effective communication skills including report writing and presentations</li><li>Knowledge of issues that affect children and youth</li><li>Knowledge of various aspects of child development</li><li>Experience of working with marginalized/’hard to reach’ youth</li><li>Experience of planning and developing child and youth programs</li><li>Ability to monitor and evaluate a wide range of interventions with children and youth</li><li>Knowledge of child protection act</li><li>Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice</li><li>Experience of managing and supervising part-time staff and volunteers</li><li>Proficient in using IT including email and Microsoft Word</li><li>Experience of multi-agency working suggestion: experience in community development approached</li><li>Multilingualism is an asset</li></ul>Please note: the following are required for this position:<ul><li>Current Police Records check (vulnerable sector).</li><li>Ability to work evenings.</li></ul><h3>WORKING CONDITIONS</h3>These are the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions.Example: The majority of the work is performed in an environment that is mostly, clean and comfortable. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision on a computer screen for a large part of the working day. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.BGC Ottawa is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. This means that all job applicants, employees and volunteers receive equal treatment regardless of race, colour, ethnic or national origins, sex, marital status, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief.BGC Ottawa welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. &nbsp;

Bgc Ottawa

Youth Development Program Specialist

The volunteers of Ottawa Bluesfest and CityFolk “Volunteers Behind Bluesfest” (VTBB) in Ottawa, ON Canada are a remarkable team of hardworking, dedicated, outgoing individuals that contribute to our community each summer and fall to ensure a world class experience at our live events.CityFolk Festival is a non-profit, charitable organization. Located at Lansdowne Park, CityFolk is a multi-day celebration of music, dance, and community featuring an eclectic mix of musical performances on various stages. We are youth-friendly, community and visitor-focused, culturally-diverse and committed to sustainability and eco-friendly initiatives. Positions from backstage, to beverage services to fundraising and more - something for everyone! &nbsp;<h2>Our Mandate</h2><ul><li>Provide performers who represent a broad spectrum of musical genres with a space in which creativity, imagination, and exploration are celebrated as fundamental to personal expression.</li><li>Embrace the participation of visual artists and craftspeople as an integral component of the artistic community at the festival.</li><li>Treat our volunteers and staff, who are the heart of our organization, with respect and care, and provide them with opportunities for personal and professional growth.</li><li>Consider our sponsors and friends as valuable members of our organization, whose presence, ideas, and feedback are essential to the ongoing vitality of the festival.</li><li>Enhance the cultural life and contribute to the economic activity of the local community, the city, and the region; and encourage a sense of community in all who participate in shaping the festival, while challenging ourselves to uphold the values the festival promotes.</li></ul>

Ottawa Bluesfest

Various Positions with CityFolk (Music Festival)

Chief Executive Officer - Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) Lead Paralympic excellence. Champion inclusion. Transform lives through sport. The Canadian Cerebral Palsy Sports Association (CCPSA) is seeking a visionary and mission-driven CEO to lead Canada’s highly decorated boccia program and expand national access to inclusive, life-changing athletic opportunities for people with disabilities. CCPSA is the National Sport Organization for boccia, a precision Paralympic sport for athletes with motor disabilities. Boccia Canada is the boccia delivery arm of CCPSA. Boccia is a Paralympic sport that can be played by anyone, with or without a disability. Originally designed for people with severe cerebral palsy, it is now enjoyed by players with a wide variety of disabilities. Beyond stewarding Canada’s high-performance team, we build community, confidence, and competitive excellence through grassroots to international programming. The CEO will lead the execution of CCPSA’s Strategic Plan, represent the organization nationally and internationally, and foster a values-based culture rooted in excellence, accessibility, resilience, and Safe Sport principles. This role is a unique opportunity to shape the future of Paralympic sport in Canada. The CEO will lead a coordinated national team, anchored by administrative operations in Ottawa and high-performance programming in Montreal, while building partnerships and visibility across the country. We’re seeking a strategic and collaborative leader with experience in sports, nonprofit, or public service leadership. Strong financial and operational oversight, team leadership, partner engagement, and a passion for inclusive sport are essential. Knowledge of Canada’s sport system, Safe Sport principles, and disability inclusion is highly valued. Bilingualism in English and French is a strong asset. Join us in writing the next chapter of Canadian Paralympic sport and help fulfill our vision that Canada is a leading nation in boccia and Canadians with physical disabilities have access to quality sport programming. If you believe in excellence, inclusion, resilience, and the transformative power of athletic achievement, we invite you to join us. Please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mark@mckinleysolutions.com" target="_blank">mark@mckinleysolutions.com</a>&nbsp;by August 20th. To learn more about our work and impact, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ccpsa.ca%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CZMeil%40ccpsa.ca%7Ccc45ad0d2bde475ab08808ddcac9a45f%7Cb24704b881c9422bb06d4d0ab5bfa5ae%7C0%7C0%7C638889689592715618%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=2swqUhn13TXol0ws6UHs5eo8LSVitqhXx1S3R7KEdU8%3D&amp;reserved=0" target="_blank">www.ccpsa.ca</a>. Directeur(trice) général(e) – L’Association canadienne de sports pour paralytiques cérébraux Être à la pointe de l'excellence paralympique. Promouvoir l'inclusion. Transformer des vies grâce au sport. L'Association canadienne de sports pour paralytiques cérébraux (ACSPC) est à la recherche d'un(e) directeur(trice) général(e) visionnaire et motivé(e) pour diriger le programme canadien de boccia hautement décoré et accroître l'accès national à des possibilités sportives inclusives changeant la vie des personnes handicapées. L’ACSPC est l'organisme national de sport pour le boccia, un sport paralympique de précision destiné aux athlètes ayant un handicap moteur. Boccia Canada est la branche de l’ACSPC chargée de la promotion du boccia. Le boccia est un sport paralympique qui peut être pratiqué par tous et toutes, avec ou sans handicap. Conçu à l'origine pour les personnes ayant une paralysie cérébrale sévère, il est aujourd'hui pratiqué par des joueurs et joueuses présentant des handicaps très divers. Au-delà de l'encadrement de l'équipe canadienne de haut niveau, nous bâtissons une communauté, renforçons la confiance et favorisons l'excellence de compétition grâce à des programmes allant du niveau récréatif et local à l'échelle internationale. Le/la directeur(trice) général(e) dirigera la mise en œuvre du plan stratégique de l’ACSPC, représentera l'organisation à l'échelle nationale et internationale, et favorisera une culture fondée sur des valeurs d'excellence, d'accessibilité, de résilience et de sport sécuritaire. Ce poste est une occasion unique de façonner l'avenir du sport paralympique au Canada. Le/la directeur(trice) général(e) dirigera une équipe nationale coordonnée, appuyée par des services administratifs basés à Ottawa et des programmes de haute performance à Montréal, tout en établissant des partenariats et en assurant la visibilité de l'organisation à l'échelle du pays. Nous recherchons un(e) leader stratégique et collaboratif(ve) ayant de l'expérience dans le domaine du sport, des organisations à but non lucratif ou des services publics. Une solide expérience en matière de gestion financière et opérationnelle, de leadership d'équipe, d'engagement des partenaires et une passion pour le sport inclusif sont essentielles. Une connaissance du système sportif canadien, des principes du sport sécuritaire et de l'inclusion des personnes handicapées est hautement estimée. Le bilinguisme anglais-français est un atout important. Joignez-vous à nous pour écrire le prochain chapitre du sport paralympique canadien et contribuez à réaliser notre vision d'un Canada à l'avant-garde du boccia et où les Canadiens et les Canadiennes ayant un handicap physique ont accès à des programmes sportifs de qualité. Si vous croyez en l'excellence, à l'inclusion, à la résilience et au pouvoir transformateur de la réussite sportive, nous vous invitons à vous joindre à nous. Veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation, en précisant vos prétentions salariales, à <a href="mailto:mark@mckinleysolutions.com" target="_blank">mark@mckinleysolutions.com</a> avant le 20 aout. Pour en savoir plus sur notre travail et notre impact, rendez-vous sur <a href="http://www.ccpsa.ca" target="_blank">www.ccpsa.ca</a>. &nbsp;Please submit your resume and cover letter, including salary expectations, to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:mark@mckinleysolutions.com" target="_blank">mark@mckinleysolutions.com</a>&nbsp;by August 20th. Veuillez envoyer votre CV et votre lettre de motivation, en précisant vos prétentions salariales, à <a href="mailto:mark@mckinleysolutions.com" target="_blank">mark@mckinleysolutions.com</a> avant le 20 aout.

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