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LDAPR Program Manager  - JOB OPPORTUNITY

The Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region (LDAPR) is seeking a creative, hands-on Program Manager for our supportive programs for neurodiverse youth and their families.

About Us

The Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region (LDAPR) is an innovative organization serving neurodiverse children, youth and their families in Mississauga, Brampton and Caledon. We provide supportive one-on-one and group programs for young people with learning differences and their families, with a focus on building strengths.

Position Description

LDAPR is seeking an innovative Program Manager, responsible for the development, implementation, assessment and evaluation of LDAPR’s programs for neurodiverse children, youth and their families in Peel Region. Our programs include academic support (literacy and math), summer day camps, a new literacy program with animals and more.

You are a capable leader, a creative program creator and an excellent communicator, comfortable engaging with our youth clients, collaborating with our staff team and working independently. You are passionate about working with young people with learning differences, able to see the big picture and to think outside the box to create the best programs possible to serve our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and implement inventive programs that best serve our client community and align with our organizational mission and goals.
• Support program coordinators and frontline staff, overseeing daily program operations, ensuring they run smoothly and effectively.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of all programs through regular assessments and feedback, making improvements on an ongoing basis to create the best programs possible.
• Lead, mentor, and support our program staff team members, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, such as families/caregivers, schools, community organizations and educational institutions.
• Create and revise program materials, print and online, in collaboration with the program team and other staff
• Communicate regularly with program participants, parents, and other stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback and to market programs to new participants
• Organize and facilitate meetings, workshops, and training sessions for program staff and volunteers where appropriate.
• Develop and manage program budgets in collaboration with the Executive Director and Finance Coordinator, ensuring the best use of  all financial resources.
• Seek out funding opportunities and participate in the writing and submission of funding applications, in collaboration with the Executive Director and other team members.

Our Locations

• LDAPR has program delivery spaces in Mississauga and Brampton. Travel to both of those locations will be required, so the successful applicant will need to hold a driver’s license and have access to a car or be able to engage in another travel option to attend work at both spaces. 

This position will require occasional evening work and potentially, some weekends, to accommodate program demands.

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in education, children and youth studies, or a related field and/or equal professional experience in the field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in program development and management or equivalent 
• Experience working with neurodiverse children and youth 
• Proven experience in program creation, assessment and evaluation
• Nonprofit experience and fundraising experience are important assets
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in tracking program numbers and outcomes and creating reports
• Knowledge of current trends in working with neurodiverse children and youth, best practices, and standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a creative environment with multiple projects on the go

The pay range for this position is $60000-$63000 per year to start, 35 hours/week, along with an employee benefits package provided after 3 months and 3 weeks of vacation in the first year of employment. LDAPR provides a flexible work environment for parents, as well as opportunities for training and role expansion. The role is open for an immediate starting date.

LDAPR values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and is committed to building an organization that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S persons, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.         
                                    
Please submit your resume AND a personal cover letter stating why you think you are interested in and a great fit for this role by the deadline of Monday, June 16, 2025, 11:59pm EST, to Lea Ann Mallett, Executive Director at executivedirector(at)ldapr.ca. If you have most of the qualifications listed and you are not sure about applying, please apply! Please note that cover letters are REQUIRED. Resumes submitted without cover letters will not be reviewed.

Please note, the successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check through their local police department to start in this position.

Due to the number of applications we receive, we will only be reaching out to candidates to whom we offer an interview. Thank you for your interest in working with us!