Posted 7 months ago
Project Manager
@ StepStones For Youth
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
StepStones For Youth is hiring a part-time Project Manager on a one-year contract to oversee multiple concurrent projects, including activating a newly acquired youth hub in Toronto. The role covers strategic project coordination, vendor and stakeholder management, and renovation oversight, with in-person work at the Toronto offices and site presence as needed. Salary is $75,000 to $100,000, reporting to the Executive Director.
Responsibilities:
- Lead planning and execution of strategic projects from start to evaluation
- Coordinate cross-departmental teams, vendors and partners
- Oversee renovation budgets, quotes, procurement and inspections
- Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial and fire code regulations
- Develop building oversight, maintenance and incident response protocols
Requirements summary:
- 3+ years of project management experience
- 5 to 7 years of social services experience
- Experience with renovation projects is a strong asset
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project tracking tools
- PMP or CAPM certification is an asset
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-04-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Project management |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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StepStones For Youth
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We are a registered charity that believes every youth in and from foster care deserves the opportunity to thrive.
Full company description
Established in 2004, StepStones for Youth is a Toronto-based charity working with youth in and from the child welfare system by increasing educational achievement, securing stable housing, and building long-lasting support networks. StepStones works with children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have experienced trauma, abuse, unstable guardian care and difficult life circumstances. The young people are at greater risk of unemployment, low educational attainment, and homelessness. We have an established program model that pairs highly qualified staff working with youth in small group settings, where we focus on building skills and relationships. In attaining community and a developed skill set, we have proven results in increasing employment, education, support networks and reducing homelessness. StepStones believes every youth in and from foster care deserves the opportunity to thrive.
- LinkedIn followers
- 1,725
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 18
- Reported office locations
- 700 Markham St, Toronto, Ontario M6G, CA
- Other recorded names
- StepStones For Youth
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Established in 2004, StepStones for Youth is a Toronto-based charity working with youth in and from the child welfare system by increasing educational achievement, securing stable housing, and building long-lasting support networks. StepStones works with children from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who have experienced trauma, abuse, unstable guardian care and difficult life circumstances. The young people…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Individual and Family Services |
| Company size | 11-50 employees |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2004 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
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Contract Term: 1-Year
Position Type: Part-Time
Location: Requires in-person work at StepStones' offices in Toronto, ON
Reports To: Executive Director
Salary Range: $75,000 - $100,000
Posting: April 2, 2026 to April 27, 2026
Position Overview
StepStones for Youth is seeking a highly organized, adaptable, and solutions-oriented Project Manager with extensive experience in social services (ideally related to topics such as child protection and youth homelessness) to oversee multiple concurrent projects. The project manager will be responsible for supporting program evaluation, research, partner collaboration, stakeholder engagement and this will also include the activation of our newly acquired property — which will become the first dedicated hub in Canada designed specifically for young people involved in the child welfare system — along with other cross-organizational strategic initiatives. This role will play a key role in transforming a physical space into a welcoming, purpose-built environment where young people can access wrap-around supports, programming, and community. This hub will serve as a model for what support for youth involved in foster care can look like across the country.
This is a generalist project management role that requires strong operational judgment, the ability to create structure in dynamic and evolving environments, and comfort balancing long-term strategic planning with day-to-day problem solving.
The successful candidate will work with senior leadership to ensure key initiatives are executed efficiently, compliantly, and on schedule.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational Project Management
- Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of strategic projects from initiation through evaluation, ensuring alignment with budget and timelines.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, milestones, and reporting systems to track progress, risks, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-departmental teams, external vendors, and partners to ensure clarity, accountability, and momentum across initiatives.
- Oversee operational planning and execution of events, community initiatives, and organizational activations, including logistics, compliance, and budget tracking.
- Strengthen organizational systems and infrastructure by identifying operational efficiencies, improving workflows, and developing scalable processes and documentation.
- Provide executive-level support through regular progress updates, board reporting preparation, and proactive identification of operational risks and improvement opportunities.
Property Project Oversight
- Lead day-to-day coordination and develop detailed project timelines for all project related initiatives.
- In collaboration with the CEO, monitor renovation budgets, source quotes, and submit orders. Assist with procurement processes and vendor selection.
- Ensure compliance with municipal, provincial, fire code, and all other relevant regulations. Coordinate inspections and follow-up work.
- Develop systems for ongoing building oversight and maintenance
- Develop building risk management and incident response protocols
- Troubleshoot urgent or emerging building-related issues
- Provide on-site presence as required
- Liaise with contractors, architects, engineers, inspectors, accessibility consultants, and city officials.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of project management experience and 5-7 years of social service experience
- Experience in non-profit or community-based organizations (especially related to child protection) considered a strong asset
- Experience managing renovation projects considered a strong asset
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple concurrent projects
- Strong vendor and stakeholder management skills
- Experience working with budgets and financial tracking
- Familiarity with compliance, permits, or municipal processes is an asset
- Experience with CRM or database implementations is an asset
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and project tracking tools
- PMP, CAPM, and other relevant certification considered an asset (not required)
Competencies & Personal Attributes
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Strong written and verbal communicator
- Able to shift between strategic and tactical work
- Strong judgment and discretion
- Proactive problem solver
- Values-driven and aligned with youth-centered, equity-focused work
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