Program Manager

Environmental stewardship, leadership, engagement

Position: Program Manager

Organization: CTS Youth Society

Location: Burnaby, BC (Hybrid – remote and on-site work)

• Reports To:
  
  Executive Director
• Employment Type:
  
  Full-Time
• Hours:
  
  37.5 hours per week (evenings and weekends required during program season)
• Compensation: $60,000 per year
• Benefits:
  Healthcare coverage, mileage reimbursement
• Vacation Time: 4 weeks annually

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The CTS Program Manager plays a key leadership role in planning, delivering, and evaluating CTS programs that inspire youth and strengthen community connections. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position manages year‑round program operations, staff and volunteer supervision, and youth mentorship while ensuring a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment for all participants. This role requires creativity, independence, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate vision into action while maintaining alignment with CTS’s mission and values.

CTS Youth Society connects youth across Metro Vancouver with the natural environment and their surrounding communities through immersive, hands‑on experiences. Guided by our motto, “For Youth, By Youth,” CTS empowers youth to design, deliver, and lead programs that foster environmental stewardship, leadership, and community engagement.

CTS offers free, accessible camps for youth ages 12‑18 and promotes leadership through the Peer Leader program (ages 15‑18), which includes mentorship and training opportunities each spring.

• Develop, coordinate, and deliver CTS programs, including:
  • Peer Leader Training Program (April‑June)
  • Summer weekend overnight camps and day programs
  • Year‑round youth engagement activities such as the Summer BBQ, Peer Leader Jamboree, and Youth Council events
• Receive guidance from the Director of Philanthropy and Development who will provide the strategic direction, resources, and coaching necessary to achieve programmatic goals.
• Review and revise programs, policies, and procedures to align with member expectations and best practices.
• Engage youth to gather input, integrate feedback into program planning, and empower youth stakeholders to participate in decision‑making.
• Uphold CTS’ commitment to Truth and Reconciliation through the nurturing of respectful, long‑term relationships with local First Nations on whose ancestral lands the regional parks are located.
• Uphold principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the organization, ensuring an awareness of positionality is central to all youth‑facing programs and services.

• Lead recruitment and selection of seasonal Camp Counsellors, Peer Leaders, and youth participants.
• Coordinate and/or participate directly in interviews and onboarding processes.
• Supervise program staff, including volunteers, camp counsellors, supervisors, peer leaders, and youth participants.
• Develop, deliver, and coordinate seasonal training for Program Supervisors and Peer Leaders.
• Develop and update training and program resources (manuals, guides, and templates).
• Mentor Youth Peer Leaders, Program Supervisors, and Youth Council members.
• Support and supervise youth sub‑committees to encourage leadership and accountability.
• Research and monitor trends in outdoor recreation and youth development; propose and implement program updates accordingly.

• Coordinate camps and activities with Metro Vancouver Parks, park partners, stewardship groups, families, youth, and corporate partners.
• Act as a CTS representative at community events, meetings, and partner functions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential partner organizations.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Board to develop, implement, and monitor risk management and safety protocols.
• Ensure compliance with all safety standards across CTS programming.

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Marketing & Communications role to promote CTS programs and initiatives.
• Provide updates for the…