Company Description

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) one of the world's premier sports and entertainment companies, owns the Toronto Maple Leafs (NHL), Toronto Raptors (NBA), Toronto FC (MLS), Toronto Argonauts (CFL), Toronto Marlies (AHL), Raptors 905 (NBA D-League), TFC II (USL) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League. Its charitable arm, MLSE Foundation, focuses on funding initiatives to support youth through sport and recreational programs.

MLSE also owns and operates Scotiabank Arena, Canada’s premier sports & entertainment venue hosting more than 200 events each year, as well as two digital channels (Leafs Nation Network and NBA TV Canada), and has a partnership with Live Nation (the biggest concert promoter in the world). MLSE has also invested in and operates five of Toronto's sports facilities – Coca-Cola Coliseum, BMO Field, BMO Training Grounds at Downsview Park, home of Toronto FC's Academy and the First Team's practice facility, the Toronto Raptors’ training facility and the Ford Performance Centre for Hockey Excellence, the practice facility for the Maple Leafs and Marlies.

MLSE’s common purpose is to unite and empower employees to deliver extraordinary moments to our fans and each other.

Who We Are

We celebrate the diversity, individuality, and personality of our peers, striving to be the best in class, in every class. We believe in Respect, Resilience, Commitment, and Ambition. We work for, with, and around the people that inspire us to try, persist, and achieve more.

Our work goes beyond games, seasons, trophies, and tours. Our success is measured by more than a scoreboard. Our team is stronger when we stand united. We create, we celebrate, we build, and we become better!

What we choose to do next, means everything! It defines greatness, builds character, makes history, and brings the world to its feet.

So, Are You In?

About MLSE Launchpad

MLSE LaunchPad is a 42,000 sq. ft. Sport For Development facility where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential. Supported by MLSE’s professional sports teams- the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors, Toronto Argonauts and Toronto FC, it is the first facility of its kind in North America. As a collaborative space promoting social change by leveraging sport, education and research, our programming is focused on four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work. To learn more visit MLSELaunchPad.org.

About the position

You will be working on a collaborative and dynamic team that engages over 1000 young people each year with the support of 16 community partners. This team prides itself on creating the absolute best experience for our community partners and participants, and puts our ‘youth first, always’ value at the core of its work. Our work supports the ‘plus’ of our Sport+ approach to ensure that youth are given the tools to grow and thrive across our four impact pillars!

As Manager of Partnerships & Programs you will guide the strategic planning, design and execution of MLSE LaunchPad’s collaborative program and partnership strategy using an outcomes-focused approach and integrated evaluation. You will act as a critical connector to our community partners, and a core collaborator across our MLSE LaunchPad teams in shaping meaningful, engaging opportunities for the youth we serve.

If you have experience in outcome-based program design and execution, managing partnerships and collaborations, and are excited about working with a diverse range of participant’s, partners and communities then we think you’ll enjoy this role!

The team

In this role, you will manage a team of 2 full-time staff members who support MLSE LaunchPad’s work across our four pillars of impact through partnerships. You may also be required to support in the management of students, interns or fellows as needed.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing and executing on strategy for the organization’s partnership programs connected with our Health Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work pillars.
• Working alongside LP staff in framing and developing program structure and curriculum.
• Engaging MLSE LaunchPad program partners, members and youth to best understand their needs, assets and priority areas for growth and capacity building
• Collaborating across teams to enhance program outcomes for youth and drive alignment to best meet community needs.
• Assisting in conducting ongoing evaluation of our programmatic impact through a variety of methods including surveys, focus groups, and interviews
• Working closely with Measurement and Evaluation team to ensure programs are being refined to achieve key outcomes
• Administering all aspects of partner programs, including budget, staffing, logistics, and the development of internal and funder reports of status, progress and outcomes.
• Supporting the Partnerships & Programs team in successful execution of their portfolios and management of their development.
• Implementing a professional development and learning program to improve employee experience and build a culture of sustained learning.
• Participating in special projects and performing other related duties, as required.

You'll be a great fit for this job if:

You have experience managing a portfolio of programming.

• You lead by example and are confident turning thinking into actionable program strategy. You enjoy bringing programming to life. Your work aligns with all relevant policy and legislation including but not limited to workplace standards and policies, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

You are a creative thinker.

• You bring forward exciting ideas for new and impactful programming. You can envision the multiple ways participants engage with a program, and use data and research to support your thinking.

You are collaborative.

• You work well in a highly collaborative environment. You are ready to lead and to pitch in. You’re excited to collaborate with partners and participants on projects both big and small.

You are well-organized.

• You build efficient systems that enable you to work quickly, solve problems proactively, and produce outstanding quality work. You’re a strong project manager and comfortable managing significant program budgets (in excess of $100,000) while ensuring alignment with forecasts and expectations. You’re confident using tools like Microsoft office and you're comfortable adapting to changing priorities as needed.

You are community-minded.

• You have good understanding of the communities we serve and aspire to create equitable, high impact opportunities for their participation. You have familiarity with applying anti-oppressive and anti-racist principles to your work and engage in continued learning in these areas.

You are a clear, confident and thoughtful communicator.

• You have strong verbal and written communication skills. You mentor staff towards success, and are comfortable working across partners, participants and community members of varying ages, cultural backgrounds and lived experiences. You engage both internal and external stakeholders by inviting their insights and report on work in ways that support transparency and accountability.

Extra things that can support your application:

• You have experience leading a portfolio of youth programming connected to one (or more) of our core pillars: Health Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work.
• You completed a post-secondary degree in Social Work, Human Services, Education, Community Engagement or another related field.
• You have a strong understanding of sport for development principles and their application within a youth programming setting.
• You speak a second language.

Ready to apply?

• To be considered for this position, please include the following in your application:
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please note: Successful candidates must show proof of double vaccination as a condition of employment at MLSE.

Our organization is committed to deepening equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace, and better representing the communities we serve. We encourage individuals who identify as Indigenous, Black, racialized, as having a disability and/or as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities to apply.

Please apply by: April 17, 2022

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

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.