Position Title: Program Manager: Youth Violence Prevention Program

About METRAC: Formed in 1984, Metrac is a Toronto-based not-for-profit agency that has been awarded for it's dedication to advancing safety, justice, and equity for women and youth. Since 2016, METRAC's priority groups have expanded to include Two-Spirit, Transgender, and Nonbinary people, also known to be impacted by higher rates of gender-based violence. METRAC partners with individuals, communities and institutions to change ideas, actions, and policies towards ending gender-based violence. Our activities are focused on public education, legal information services, youth prevention programs, community safety audits, community-based research and social policy initiatives designed to improve systemic responses for ending gender-based violence in Ontario. To learn more about METRAC's programs, visit our website at www.metrac.org

Mission: To end gender-based violence (GBV) towards individuals, groups and communities at higher risk of GBV. Our programs focus on education to advance prevention, safety, justice and equity within Toronto and across Ontario.

Vision: A safe Ontario for all.

Values: Equity, Respect, Safety Feminism(s), Excellence, Innovation and Collaboration

Position Summary:

Position Title: Program Manager: Youth Violence Prevention Program

Supervisor: Executive Director and/or React Youth Program Director

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day (Full-time)

Areas of Work: Respect in Action (ReAct) Youth Program and Community Workshops

Position Summary: The Program Manager reports to the Program Director/Executive Director. The PM's role is to lead the reporting, coordination of planning, implementing and evaluating METRAC's violence prevention program for youth ages 10- 29 years, known to be at higher risk of experiencing gender-based violence (GBV) within Ontario/Canada. This position will support hiring and guide the orientation of hired Peer Educators and will coodinate and co-facilitate support groups, and educational sessions to equip youth with knowledge and resources about healthy, equal relationships with self, peers, and families, and how to reduce and prevent GBV; increase mental health wellness; reduce stigma and isolation.

This position will also facilitate and present anti-oppression and GBV workshops in the community.

Core Competencies:

• Engages in self-education along with public education on matters related to Anti-Racism, Anti-Oppression, and Gender Based Violence workshops.
• Engage in collaborative practice that is non-judgemental, compassionate and reflects the mission and values of METRAC.
• Demonstrates respect, consideration and acceptance of the opinions of others, while expressing one's own views, and adapting to change as necessary.
• Consistently collaborates with team/community members, sharing ideas and differences openly and constructively, while upholding METRAC's values.
• Demonstrates commitment to ongoing personal and professional development.

 Responsibilities:

• Ensures METRAC's mission and strategic priorities are being met through the program.
• Develops and executes Youth Violence Prevention Program Plan.
• Co-leads virtual violence prevention education programs with diverse youth, inclusive of Black, Indigenous, People Of Colour (BIPOC) Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Trans, Queer, Inter-sex, Asexual, and Non-Binary young people (2SLGBTQIA+ and Non-Binary) residing in Toronto, the GTA, Ontario, and expanding across Canada
• Provides logistical/administrative and facilitation of online and/or in-person afterschool and summer programs, and other community based workshops/trainings.
• Responsible for the coordination of recruiting, hiring and orienting peer facilitators as needed.
• Facilitates job-training and skill building activities with ReAct Peer Facilitators.
• Engages Peer Facilitators in monthly team meetings, clinical supervision, professional learning and development activities.
• Coordinates in-person and online outreach and liaises with community agencies and partners.
• Collaborates with internal/external partners to plan, implement and evaluate ReAct's activities intend to increase youth access to cross-sectoral/interdisciplinary services and resources.
• Ensure ReAct's initiatives are aligned and integrated with other METRAC operations, including community programs
• Collects, analyzes and shares program data with program funders and supporters.
• Leads reporting processes and writes reports to account for funded program activities.
• Coordinates research, production, and distribution of program materials, resources and strong social media messages
• Maintains positive and respectful relationships with facilitators, staff, managers and community partners.
• Participates in METRAC's events, staff meetings and staff development opportunities.
• Participates in management meetings and supervisions.
• Participates in Board and staff Committees to fulfill strategic direction as requested
• Prepares and submits monthly program reports to the Program Director/ED
• Support the completion of grant funding in line with the program and trends.
• Assists with special events (i.e. fundraising, forums, AGM, volunteer training)
• Be available to work some evenings and weekends  and be willing to travel.
• Other duties as assigned.                                                                                                                                                                                                Record Keeping:
•  Maintain healthy budget records and expenses
• Maintain program data and statistics.                                                                                                                                                                              Qualifications:
• Post-secondary education and/or previous experience in coordinating, facilitating and/or working with community groups and community social service programs.
• Solid understanding of the issue of gender-based violence against women, girls, youth and children, and 2SLGBTQIA+ and non-binary youth
• Experience working within a feminist, anti-oppression framework
• Demonstrated commitment to removing barriers to safety, as experienced by marginalized communities, especially youth and children.
• Experience managing employees and coordinating youth programs.\
• Experience with youth community development, violence prevention, popular education, health promotion and outreach to diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent group facilitation and problem-solving skills, conflict resolution skills are an asset
• Familiarity with Toronto and GTA organizations that serve youth.
• Above average confidence in speaking, advocating and presenting to diverse communities and decision-makers
• Solid skills in collating and analyzing data, information and report writing
• Computer literacy (word processing, email, internet, social media, research) is required 
• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively as part of a diverse team.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills; proficiency in other languages is an asset.
• Ability to multi-task and to work in a community agency with limited resources
• Valid Police Reference Check for working with vulnerable groups.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management and capacity to be organized.
• Possession of a driver's license is an asset.                                                                                                                                                                    Work Location: Spadina Rd and Bloor St.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Apply by sending a resume and cover letter "Program Manager: Youth Violence Prevention Program" in subject line to:

         Deadline for Application: May 08, 2026

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

METRAC is committed to equitable and inclusive employment practices. We encourage applications from individuals of historically marginalized groups, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the election process. Iformation recieved will be treated with confidentiality.