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Join Canada’s largest child and youth-serving agency, dedicated to helping children and youth reach their full potential. As an employer of choice, the Boys and Girls Club of Niagara offers competitive salaries and benefits, an employer-matched pension plan, opportunities for advancement, professional development, mentorship and training programs, employee service recognition programs, and more. Additionally, BGC Niagara recognizes the value of having flexible work arrangements to support better work-life balance for our employees.

Discover the wonder of the Niagara Region. Nestled between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, the Region boasts sprawling wineries, sandy beaches, vast green spaces, plentiful shopping, dining and entertainment, the Natural World Wonder that is the Niagara Falls and rich Canadian history – just to name a few.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara is seeking one candidate to carry out the duties of General Manager in St Catharines and assigned satellite sites.

This is a full-time hourly position (1 year contract) responsible for the safe, effective, efficient delivery of programs and services at assigned Club Center and Satellites. This position has overall accountability of Child and Youth and Family Resource Programs, Transportation, Meal programs, Sports and Recreation, Community Programs, Registration and Membership Services at the assigned location(s). The position is accountable to the Child Care Director.

Position Overview:

• Full-time hourly position (37.5 – 44 hours per week);
• Compensation starts at $29.11 hourly;
• Management of 4-5 direct reports, over 15 indirect reports.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package after 3 months along with a Healthcare Spending Account.  Additionally, these positions have opportunities to participate in a company matched Retirement Savings Plan after 3 months.

Qualifications:

• Post Secondary Diploma/degree in: Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Studies, Recreation and Leisure, Ontario College of Teachers or related field; Diploma/Degree/Certificate at time of hire
• Current Vulnerable Sector Police Clearance – Must have from within the past 6 months or proof of application (receipt) for one  
• Immunizations Records – At time of hire
• Standard First Aid with CPR and AED – Must be valid at time of hire
• Food Handlers Certificate – Can obtain during employment
• HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Certification – Must obtain within three months of initial employment
• Previous Child and Youth Program Experience/Knowledge of applicable legislation – An asset
• Experience in human resource management, budgeting and facility management – Three years’ experience
• Driver’s License and Access to a vehicle – Required

Duties and Responsibilities:

Deliverables include but are not exclusive to:

• Oversee the delivery of prescribed programs and services;
• Ensure compliance with governing bodies including, but not exclusive to, the Ministry of Education, Niagara Region Public Health, etc.
• Provide ongoing constructive support to direct reports and ensure gaps in performance are addressed;
• Monitor revenue and expense associated with portfolio;
• Manage relationships with external partners and service providers;
• Active network processes meet Club requirements;
• Customer inquiries are addressed promptly or relayed to the Director;
• Participant data and feedback reports completed monthly;
• Outstanding customer accounts are addressed through prescribed methods;
• Performance reports are analyzed and adjustments to programs made to remain within budget;
• Director is notified with respect to surplus/deficits;
• Revenue, expenses, purchase orders, invoices are processed and monitored weekly;
• Payroll is accurate and submitted in a timely manner;
• Qualified and competent employees/volunteers are hired and trained;
• All staff scheduled are fully registered and qualified;
• Ensure sanitization is assigned and documented;
• Facilities and equipment are clean and in good

 Why Work at the BGC Niagara?

As part of Canada’s largest child and youth-serving agency, BGC Niagara is a charitable, community-supported organization dedicated to helping children and youth reach their full potential.

Since 1960, the BGC Niagara has provided a broad spectrum of services for children and youth 0 – 24 years of age, including food, shelter, transportation, childcare, aquatics, recreation, physical activity, leadership, and life skill programs.

Today, BGC Niagara serves vulnerable children and youth across the Niagara Region. As a leading provider of quality programs for children and youth, BGC Niagara offers transformative experiences that are accessible, reliable, and open to all, with a focus on providing safe places where kids can develop confidence, gain skills, and experience success.

Application:

Please send cover letter and resume to employment@bgcn.ca by e-mail quoting the job title in the subject line no later than November 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm.

Address: 8800 McLeod Rd. Niagara Falls, ON, L2H 0Y8

Fax: (905) 357-7401

Website: www.bgcn.ca

The Boys and Girls Club of Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive,
barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environment. We will accommodate
the needs of the applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for
Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection
process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs
are accommodated throughout this process. Information received relating to accommodation
measures will be addressed confidentially.