LINC MANAGER REF #144-18

Overview

COSTI REQUIRES A LINC MANAGER FOR ITS LANGUAGE AND SKILLS TRAINING SERVICES, NORTH YORK

COSTI is a multicultural organization providing social services, settlement,
employment, and language training services. For more information about COSTI,
please visit our website at www.costi.org.

This 10-month LINC program follows the school calendar year and closes each summer for approximately 2 months. The LINC manager position is closed for 6 weeks each summer. The North York LINC program has nine (9) classes – levels Literacy to 6 and provides childminding services to participants of the LINC program in a Unionized environment.

This is a fulltime non-union position scheduled to work 35 hours per week.

DUTIES

• Supervises staff, administers the operations of the Centre and provides leadership in the development and delivery of programs.
• Manages Language and Skills Development programs (e.g. LINC, ESL, Computer Training, etc.).
• Responsible for hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff, students and volunteers.
• Reviews, monitors, evaluates and researches established programs to ensure that quality service is provided and meets funder and partner’s obligations.
• Develops, liaises and maintains a productive working relationship with other professionals, funders, partners and other service providers.
• Provides leadership to ESL instructors in the delivery of the LINC program, including PBLA and CLB framework. As well as CNC staff in the compliance of CNC requirements.
• Ensures that all organizational time lines are met (for grant applications, monthly, quarterly and annual reports, and performance appraisals).
• Provides input into the development of Centre’s budget. Monitors, controls and approves budgetary expenses within allowable limits.
• Researches, develops, prepares, recommends and implements new programs and services.
• Develops and writes funding proposals.
• Advocates and promotes the programs and services within and outside the organization to both private and public sector.
• Participates in organization meetings and other community meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post-secondary degree in a related field.
• Must be TESL Ontario certified.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience in staff supervision and administration. Preference will be given if this experience was obtained in a language instructions setting.
• Three (3) years ESL teaching experience with working knowledge of the LINC program and Canadian Language Benchmarks.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Portfolio Based Language Training.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, analytical and decision-making skills, with a budget of 800,000 or more.
• Well-developed organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate in other languages is an asset.
• Demonstrated ability to liaise with community organizations and government.
• Sensitive to and aware of the social problems facing immigrants.
• Proficiency in using Internet, e-mail, and windows environment.

LOCATION: Sheridan Mall, 1700 Wilson Ave. Suite 206
START DATE: January 2, 2019
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $56,794 to 61,754 per annum (12 months) + benefits

CLOSING DATE: December 11, 2018

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes and cover letters,
quoting reference #144-18, to:

Saniyah Farid
Manager, Staffing and Orientation
COSTI Immigrant Services
1710 Dufferin Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6E 3P2
Email: resumes@costi.org Fax: 416.658.8537

HOW TO APPLY
Please quote Reference #144-18 and send your resume with a cover letter to: resumes@costi.org

Job Categories: Social/Education/Government. Job Types: Full-Time. Job expires in 5 days.