Thank you for your interest in joining our team! A little bit about Venture for Canada:

Venture for Canada is a national charity that fosters entrepreneurial skills and mindset in young Canadians. To be entrepreneurial is to act upon opportunities to create value for others.

We recruit, train, and support young people to work for innovative Canadian small businesses and startups. Through our programs, participants develop the network, knowledge, and entrepreneurial skills to have more impactful careers.

The resourcefulness of Canadians is essential to overcoming our country's greatest challenges. Venture for Canada is a catalyst of systemic social change by equipping young Canadians to build a more prosperous and inclusive society.

About the Manager, Fellowship and Academy Programs:

Hi, I’m Kathleen, the Senior Manager, People Operations here at Venture for Canada (VFC). I’ll be leading the recruitment for this new opening. I’ve been with VFC since 2019 and have seen it grow from 9 to 30+ team members! We’ve got such a dedicated and hardworking team of amazing people and we’re excited to see it expand! If you’re interested in learning more about our recruitment process and workplace philosophy, check out our Careers page here.

Venture for Canada (VFC) is seeking a strategic, adaptable, and experienced program leader to oversee the delivery of the admissions operations, and applicant and stakeholder success of our Fellowship and Academy Programs. This individual will play a key role in driving performance across admissions, employer relations, and program operations, balancing the detail-oriented demands of execution with the maturity and polish needed to engage senior-level partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong professional presence, sound judgment, and experience managing high-performing programs – while also rolling up their sleeves to track data and manage stakeholder systems. You’ll represent VFC with external stakeholders, ensure program milestones are hit, and bring a lens of continuous improvement and a true growth mindset to everything that you do.

Key Responsibilities

Program Leadership & Strategic Execution

Ensure seamless launch, delivery, and conclusion of all program cycles, in collaboration with cross-functional leads from VFC’s Learning, Marketing, Admissions, and Operations Teams
Own performance outcomes across multiple program pipeline, from application through program completion
Monitor and report on weekly metrics tied to admissions, employer engagement, and participant impact targets
Support the development of new and innovative program pilots, bringing stakeholder feedback into iteration processes

Customer Experience & Stakeholder Management

Build strong, trusted relationships with new and existing employer partners by providing exceptional customer service and tailored support, and by leading risk assessment and intervention strategies as required
Lead communications strategy for employers, writing clear, professional emails and refining outward-facing documents and tools
Co-lead the Employer Advisory Council, leveraging their feedback to influence program improvements and deepen VFC’s value proposition
Plan and host virtual networking and information sessions that reflect VFC’s values and brand
Process program-related grants and travel stipends

Operational Excellence, Data, and Systems Leadership

Continuously improve the efficiency and effectiveness of admissions pipelines through process optimization and thoughtful client experience design
Lead all admissions pipeline CRM efforts in HubSpot, maintaining data hygiene, building workflows in collaboration with IT, and tracking conversions

What You Bring

4–7 years of relevant experience in program management, partnerships, operations, or customer success, preferably in a fast-paced or mission-driven environment
Strong professional presence and communication skills, able to earn the respect of business stakeholders, employers, and peers
A high degree of ownership and accountability, with the ability to follow through, escalate when needed, and solve problems before they grow
Comfort navigating data and systems, including experience with CRMS. Hubspot knowledge is an asset
A natural collaborator, able to gather information, influence across functions, and make sound decisions in real time
Adaptable and calm under pressure, with a track record of juggling competing priorities
Passion for youth development, innovation, and supporting entrepreneurial pathways
Prior people management experience is an asset
Proficiency with Google Workspace/Gmail, HubSpot, Slack, Zoom, and the Windows operating system are assets
Must be legally authorized to work in Canada

Interested in this role but don’t think you have the “right”: experience? We look for transferable skills too! We also heard only 1% of candidates will ever meet every single requirement on most job postings, so really it's not a big deal if you don't meet all our requirements.

Venture for Canada is committed to providing equal pay for equal work with salaries in line with industry standards.

Why Join Venture for Canada?

We offer competitive salaries and robust benefits, including:

Salary range: $70,000-$82,000
Stipend for phone usage
Comprehensive health benefits plan and RRSP matching
Four weeks of paid vacation
Summer hours from May to Labour Day
Additional summer office closures, holiday closures (Dec 25–Jan 1), and bonus long weekends (14+ office closures annually!)
Potential to work out of the country/province for up to 1 month annually
Flexible work hours and a remote work environment
Professional development funding
Funding to support the setup of your home office

Location: Virtual, home office must be within Canada.

Start Date: July or August 2025

Deadline to Apply: June 30, 2025

Internal Job Level: M1

Commitment to Diversity and Accessibility

Venture for Canada is dedicated to creating a workplace that fits your needs. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and provide accommodations for accessibility. If you require accommodations, please contact us at kathleen@ventureforcanada.ca.

Additionally, all employees play a role in protecting company and customer data by adhering to the VFC information security policies and procedures.

Manager, Fellowship and Academy Programs - Venture for Canada

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