Program Manager
Women’s Justice and Transitional Housing
About Us
Award-winning. Inspiring. Values-driven. Entrepreneurial spirit. These are some of the words that describe Stella’s Circle, a leading social justice organization that works with over 1,500 people each year, championing growth and transformation through housing, mental health, and employment.
The Position
The Program Manager, Women's Justice & Transitional Housing is responsible for the planning, coordination, implementation, and oversight of justice-focused and transitional housing programs for women and gender-diverse people experiencing homelessness, justice involvement, and other complex barriers. The role provides operational, clinical, financial, and people leadership to ensure high-quality participant-centered services aligned with Stella's Circle's mission and strategic priorities. As a member of the Full Management Team, the Program Manager contributes to organizational planning, partnership development, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Do
· Leads the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the Women's Justice and Transitional Housing programs, ensuring services are trauma-informed, participant-centered, evidence-informed, and aligned with organizational priorities and funder expectations.
· Oversees program operations, including referral, intake, assessment, service planning, participant supports, and quality assurance processes to ensure consistent and effective service delivery.
· Monitors program performance, participant outcomes, and emerging community needs, implementing improvements and innovative approaches to strengthen program effectiveness and responsiveness.
· Provides leadership, supervision, coaching, performance management, and clinical consultation to the program team, fostering accountability, professional development, collaboration, and high-quality participant care.
· In collaboration with People & Culture, participates in recruitment, selection, and onboarding activities, providing program-specific input and supporting the integration of new staff.
· Facilitates regular team meetings and supports workforce planning, scheduling, staff development, and performance management to ensure effective service delivery and team accountability.
· Oversees program budgets, funding agreements, reporting requirements, policies, procedures, data collection, and operational processes, ensuring compliance with organizational standards and contractual obligations.
· Ensures the effective management of program facilities, operational resources, and risk management practices to support safe, efficient, and sustainable service delivery.
· Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with Correctional Services Canada, government departments, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen service coordination and support systems-level responses to homelessness, justice involvement, and gender-based vulnerabilities.
· Represents Stella's Circle on committees, working groups, and community initiatives, contributing to organizational visibility, advocacy, and sector leadership.
What You’ll Bring
· Post-secondary degree in Social Work, Psychology, Nursing, Human Services, or a related discipline. A post-graduate degree is considered an asset.
· Registration and good standing with the applicable professional regulatory body, where applicable.
· Minimum seven (7) years of progressive experience in mental health, housing, homelessness, justice, or other complex community-based services.
· Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership and staff supervisory experience.
· Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
· Strong knowledge of trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, recovery-oriented approaches, and the social determinants of health.
· Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with community partners, government agencies, and justice-sector stakeholders.
· Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
· An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
· Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening.
· Reliability Status (federal clearance) with Public Services and Procurement Canada, or willingness to obtain.
· Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable, insured vehicle.
· Must be insurable on agency vehicles.
· Current certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
The Details
This is a full-time permanent position. The salary range for this position is $84,712.47 - $91,639.19. Stella’s Circle offers health and dental, long-term disability, life insurance, matching RRSP plan, sick leave, personal leave, management leave, birthday leave and three weeks vacation as well as 15 statutory holidays and summer hours.
How to Apply
This position will remain open until filled. Please send your cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
Stella’s Circle
Email: [email protected]
About Stella’s Circle
Stella’s Circle is a nationally celebrated charitable organization with a mission to champion growth and transformation through housing, mental health, and employment services. Our wrap-around programs are rooted in self-determination, recovery, and inclusion. Our vision is a home, a purpose, a community, and social justice for all. Learn more at StellasCircle.ca.
Stella’s Circle is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all individuals and ensuring full and equal participation for each individual in our community. We treat all people with respect and dignity, and recognize their rights, opinions, experience, knowledge, and competence. Stella’s Circle encourages applications from people of colour, people of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, Indigenous Peoples, those with physical and mental illness and/or challenges, and those who face any systemic barrier.
Pay: $84,712.47-$91,639.19 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Discounted or free food
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person
