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Branch Manager

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Hamilton, ON
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Publié 16 sept. 2026
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Type d’emploi: Temps plein
Niveau d’expérience: Expérimenté · 5+ ans
Langue de l’offre: anglais
Heures de travail: 40 heures par semaine

Résumé du poste

The Branch Manager oversees daily branch operations, ensuring that key performance indicators and government funding requirements are met. They provide leadership to staff, manage client service delivery, and foster community partnerships to support sustainable employment outcomes.

Détails du poste

* VPI is a Service Provider for Employment Ontario, which is funded by the Ontario Government to support jobseekers and employers. VPI has been delivering employment programs for more than 30 years. We are based in Mississauga and have 17 branches across Southern Ontario. Our organizational values rest on 4-pillars which are Ethics, Passion, Innovation, and Courage which support the desire and passion to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. VPI Employment Services embraces and encourages inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices and creating a work environment that encourages and supports our team members be their authentic selves. We are seeking out individuals who have the passion and drive to make a positive and sustainable impact for the individuals we serve. Providing exceptional client experience; creating an environment where clients feel safe, heard, supported, and see progression with skill development, and life stabilization support, leading to sustainable employment and career development. This position is to fill an existing vacancy. Job Purpose The Branch Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the branch and for ensuring key performance indicators, as set out internally by the organization and by the government funder, are being met. The BM is accountable for the success of the public partnerships’ programs, ensuring that funding is secured each fiscal and for overall success of the branch. Key Job Functions * Provides leadership and direction to branch staff to ensure effective Employment Services delivery and achievement of performance expectations. * Develops and executes branch plans aligned with organizational goals, policies, funder requirements, and KPIs to ensure consistent and effective service delivery. * Ensures monthly, quarterly, and fiscal targets are met by monitoring performance and adjusting staff expectations and action plans as needed. * Tracks, analyzes, and reports branch performance, risks, and outcomes to Senior Management. * Oversees file audits, case management, documentation, and follow-up to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance. * Manages client complaints and service concerns to ensure timely resolution, and reports complaints, compliments, and key trends to Senior Management to support continuous improvement. * Builds and maintains relationships with community partners, employers, service providers, and other stakeholders to support referrals, collaboration, and client outcomes. * Maintains awareness of local labour market trends, community needs, and potential business opportunities. * Collaborates with Human Resources on recruitment, onboarding, performance management, and employee relations. * Leads staff onboarding, training, coaching, development, and performance management, including disciplinary processes where required. * Promotes the organization’s Core Values and fosters a professional, accountable, and client-focused workplace culture. * Ensures appropriate staffing, scheduling, and branch coverage to support operational and client needs. * Maintains health and safety standards and addresses identified concerns. * Identifies operational, compliance, staffing, and performance risks and collaborates with Senior Management to implement appropriate corrective actions. * Oversees the overall performance and day-to-day operations of the branch. Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge * Demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach, motivate, develop, and hold employees accountable for performance. * Experience working within a government-funded, employment services, social services, or performance-driven environment is considered an asset. * Proven ability to manage operational and program performance against established targets, key performance indicators (KPIs), and service standards. * Strong analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills, with the ability to review performance data, identify trends or gaps, implement corrective actions, and maintain accurate documentation, quality standards, compliance, and audit readiness. * Excellent organizational, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Strong decision-making and judgment skills, including the ability to address complex operational, employee, and client-related matters effectively. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate expectations clearly and professionally with employees, senior leadership, clients, community partners, and other stakeholders. * Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships with community organizations, employers, job seekers, and other stakeholders. * Experience coaching employees, providing constructive feedback, addressing performance concerns, and supporting continuous employee development. * Demonstrated ability to work independently, exercise initiative, and take ownership and accountability for branch performance and operational outcomes. * Strong understanding of customer service principles and a commitment to delivering a positive client experience. * Comfortable using technology, reporting tools, case management systems, and performance data to support operational decision-making. * Experience working in a unionized environment and applying collective agreement provisions is considered an asset * Demonstrates integrity, professionalism, resilience, adaptability, and a strong work ethic. * If you are invited to an interview and require accommodation at any stage in the process, please notify us by clicking here [[email protected]]. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for recruitment purposes only. While we thank all applicants for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted by the Human Resources team.

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Exigences

Candidates should have demonstrated leadership experience with the ability to coach and motivate teams in a performance-driven environment. Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills are required to manage operational targets and ensure compliance with organizational and funder standards.