Program Manager, Community Connections & Healthy Living - 12 MONTHS TEMPORARY CONTRACT

Program Manager, Community Connections & Healthy Living

(12 MONTHS TEMPORARY CONTRACT)

THE ORGANIZATION MAPLE RIDGE – PITT MEADOWS SCHOOL DISTRICT

School District No. 42 meets the learning needs of over 17,000 students of all ages in Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows, and is defined by its determination to keep student learning and growth at the heart of all its decisions. With an annual budget of over $200M and over 2,000 staff, the school district provides K-12 educational services in 22 elementary schools, six secondary schools, and two alternate schools. It also provides a variety of certificate programs and relevant quality life-long learning opportunities through Ridge Meadows College and Continuing Education. For more information about our school district, visit www.sd42.ca.

THE OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM MANAGER, COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS & HEALTHY LIVING

Reporting to the Director of Learning, the Program Manager will act as the School District’s community liaison and is responsible for the promoting, planning, and coordinating after school programming at schools throughout the district. In addition, this position will work alongside community partners and School District staff to enhance after school programming initiatives related to our Middle Childhood Instrument (MDI) data.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts individual needs assessments at elementary schools, identifying the interest and desired program themes for after school programs.
2. Develops enriching after school programs that complement the academic plan for the purpose of ensuring that interests and needs of participants are met.
3. Collaborates with others (e.g. district staff, parents, community organizations, etc.) to implement and maintain developmentally appropriate services and/or programs.
4. Manages after school programs at various locations to ensure program success and compliance with grant requirements.
5. Manages program budgets.
6. Orders supplies and materials.
7. Performs personnel functions (e.g. recruitment, hiring, training, evaluations, etc.) including assigning work to maintain adequate programming, enhance productivity of personnel and ensure that program objectives are achieved within budget.
8. Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. activity reports; attendance and participation logs; parent surveys; registration materials, inventory, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference and/or conveying information.
9. Researches a variety of information (e.g. equipment, supplies and materials for programs, current practices/trends, etc.) for the purpose of making recommendations for and/or developing new programs and/or plans.
10. Communicating with the parents through daily drop-off and pick-up, addressing behavioural challenges, reviewing and approving student access to services and the coordination of adequate supports as may be necessary.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. University Degree with emphasis on Recreation, Community Development, Education, Social Science or Business, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
2. A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in the public sector in planning, organizing, implementing and managing educational and recreational after school programs.
3. Supervisory experience and strong organizational, communication and presentation skills.
4. Demonstrated ability using solid, independent judgement and action in complex and non-routine matters where decisions are made within the framework of established policy and procedures.
5. Proven skills in conflict resolution as well as the ability to deal with sensitive or confidential issues with tact and discretion.
6. Expertise in the use of computer technology (e.g., e-mail, Internet, MS Office Suite, PerfectMind and Excel).
7. Previous experience with budgeting, forecasting, and data analysis.
8. Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

This is a full-time temporary position, effective June 30, 2026, to July 6, 2027.

To apply, please submit the following documentation:

• Resume and Cover Letter,
• All Supporting Documentation.

The district appreciates the interest all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

For more information about our School District, please visit: http://www.sd42.ca/our-district/

Our staff members are the foundation of our system. When you join our school district, you become part of a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them achieve success.