Position: Program Manager, Residential Tree Planting
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Terms: Full time; Competitive compensation plus benefits, based on experience

Deadline for application: September 9, 2008

LEAF is seeking a Program Manager to oversee our Residential Tree Planting Program. Social enterprise is at the heart of what we do. The successful candidate will be a creative, business-minded leader that delivers quality service, generates program revenues and constantly strives to improve the program.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS REQUIRED

* Graduate degree in business management, project management, environmental studies or related field preferred
* Skills and experience in the fields of arboriculture and/or urban forestry a definite asset
* Proven success in a leadership role
* Minimum five years experience in program management, including hiring and supervising staff
* Proven success at project development and proposal writing
* Experience with CRM systems a definite asset
* Experience working with environmental not-for-profits
* Passion for the environment
* Demonstrated initiative, creativity and drive to succeed
* Attention to detail and superior organization skills
* Ability to determine priorities, adhere to deadlines and multi-task
* Strong interpersonal skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Social enterprise experience an asset

RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Development
*Strategic planning
*New business and partnership development
*Funding proposal research and writing

Program Management
* Ensuring quality service and success of plantings
* Creating and implementing yearly operational plans
for all BYTP activities
* Managing all field and office operations of the BYTP (Toronto and York Region)
* Researching and implementing improved IT technologies
* Ongoing cost/benefit analysis of program activities
* Hiring, supervising and evaluating staff
* Regular support/guidance for staff
* Providing training and supervision for staff and volunteers
* Office administration when necessary
* Ensuring adequate safety procedures are in place and followed
* Supervising dig locates process
* Creation and implementation of yearly promotional plan
* Content for all educational and promotional materials

Monitoring and Evaluation
* Monitoring and evaluation of program success
* Devising and supervising systems for data collection and research

Community Planting Events
*Coordinating site selection and plant material
*Planning event and securing all materials needed
*Coordinating and training volunteers
*Monitoring and evaluation of plantings
*Coordinating maintenance of sites

Please submit the following:
1. CV and covering letter
2. A brief summary of your views on social enterprise (maximum one page).

Janet McKay, Executive Director
Email: janet (at) leaftoronto.org
Please include "Planting Programs Manager" in subject line. No phone calls please.
Thank you to all who take the time to apply. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. LEAF is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Thank you to all who take the time to apply. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. LEAF is an Equal Opportunities Employer.