Program Manager

Help Build and Scale Programs That Create Meaningful Community Impact The Company Our client is a growing BC-based nonprofit organization focused on improving food security for children and families across the province.

Working alongside schools, volunteers, donors, and community partners, the organization delivers practical, community-based programming designed to ensure children have reliable access to nutritious food outside of traditional school supports.

As the organization continues to expand its reach, it is investing in stronger, more scalable program models that can grow across communities while remaining responsive to local needs.

The Opportunity This is a role for someone who wants to do more than administer programs - it’s about helping shape how they evolve, scale, and create impact.

As Program Manager , you’ll provide strategic and operational leadership across established community programs, working closely with schools, community partners, volunteers, and internal teams to ensure programs are effective, sustainable, and positioned for growth.

You’ll develop frameworks that bring greater consistency and scalability while maintaining the flexibility needed to respond to different communities. You’ll also use data, feedback, and on-the-ground insight to identify opportunities, solve problems, and continuously improve how programs are delivered.

If you’re a strategic thinker who enjoys connecting people, resources, and ideas — and you’re equally comfortable designing a program model and making sure it works in practice — this is that kind of role.

What You’ll Own Lead the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of community-based programs

Build scalable, repeatable program models that can be adapted to different communities and local needs

Develop frameworks, processes, tools, and resources that strengthen program delivery and support growth

Build strong relationships with schools, community organizations, volunteers, funders, and other partners

Use program data, community feedback, and emerging needs to identify opportunities for improvement and expansion

Coordinate closely with Operations, Partnerships, Procurement, Fundraising, and volunteer teams to align resources with program requirements

Oversee weekly program delivery, proactively resolving challenges and ensuring operational targets are met

Manage program agreements, waitlists, access requirements, and recommendations for future expansion

Support impact reporting and storytelling by connecting program outcomes with meaningful community insights and examples

What You Bring Demonstrated experience in program management, program development, community engagement, or a related field

Experience managing programs across multiple communities, sites, or stakeholder groups

Proven ability to build scalable programs, processes, frameworks, or operating models

Strong understanding of community-based programming and partnership development

Excellent strategic thinking with the ability to move comfortably between big-picture planning and operational execution

Strong project management, organization, and prioritization skills

A creative, entrepreneurial approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

Strong communication and relationship-building skills across a range of internal and external stakeholders

Experience leading, coaching, or managing staff

A collaborative, hands‑on approach and genuine interest in mission‑driven work

Why This Role This is an opportunity to join a growing organization where strong programs translate directly into meaningful impact for communities across British Columbia.

Rather than simply maintaining an established model, you’ll have the opportunity to rethink how programs operate, build stronger systems, test new approaches, and help determine how the organization grows its reach over the years ahead.

Purpose-driven organization creating tangible community impact

High level of ownership and influence over program strategy

Opportunity to build and scale programs across multiple communities

Collaborative, entrepreneurial working environment

Meaningful cross‑functional leadership exposure

Compensation & Total Rewards Base salary target: $75,000 – $85,000

Two additional weeks of paid organizational shutdown time annually (for a total of 5 weeks vacation!)

Extended health and benefits package

Hybrid work flexibility

Meaningful opportunity for growth as

Please note - the salary range for this position is structured to reflect different stages of proficiency within the role. Compensation at the lower end applies to individuals developing core competencies, while higher compensation is associated with demonstrated expertise and sustained performance. Final offers are determined by the client based on candidate experience and organizational requirements.

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