Sr. Manager Training & Impact

Internal and External


About Us:

At the Learning Enrichment Foundation (LEF), we believe employment is the foundation for individuals and families to grow and flourish. In today’s economic climate—where many jobs don’t offer a living wage, and the cost of housing, food, and transportation continues to rise—employment is no longer a guaranteed solution. But it remains a critical pathway.

For over a decade, LEF has operated a registered Charitable Private Career College, one of the first of its kind in Ontario. Our college provides more than curriculum—we offer wraparound supports and a supportive, inclusive learning environment. We see the potential in every person, and we partner with employers who are eager to invest in skilled, dedicated workers. Now, we’re ready to grow—and we’re looking for a Senior Manager to lead the charge.

For more information about the Learning Enrichment Foundation, please visit our website at www.lefca.org

Reports to: VP, Community and Placemaking

 

Job Summary:


The Senior Manager, Training and Impact is an entrepreneurial and value-driven leader responsible for driving the growth, sustainability, and day-to-day operations of LEF’s Private Career College.  This is not a traditional academic or fundraising role—this is a practical, hands-on, market-facing business role grounded in impact, urgency, and optimism.

You will conduct sales and business development, oversee program launches, manage strategic partnerships, and ensure that our marketing reflects LEF’s community-centred mission. This role requires deep understanding of workforce development, an ability to convert opportunities into outcomes, and the drive to expand access to high-quality career training.


Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

 

Strategic Leadership & Business Growth:

  • Build, lead and execute a strategic growth plan for the Private Career College aligned with LEF’s mission and community needs

  • Expand and diversify the student and employer base by identifying and pursuing new market opportunities

  • Collaborate with cross-functional internal teams and external partners to launch and scale programs

  • Build long-term, value-driven relationships with employers, funders, and community organizations


Sales & Business Development:

  • Serve as the lead sales strategist responsible for achieving enrolment targets

  • Design and manage a tactical sales funnel and pipeline for prospective students and corporate partners

  • Manage and negotiate multi-year client agreements and corporate sponsorships

  • Ensure student recruitment strategies are aligned with business and community needs


Program Oversight & Delivery:

  • Support the successful delivery of programs, ensuring quality and consistency

  • Collaborate with instructors and operations teams to maintain an excellent learner experience

  • Oversee financing strategies for tuition-based programs (including OSAP eligibility)

  • Contribute to pricing models and analysis to support sustainability and student affordability


Operational Execution & Accountability:

  • Track performance indicators related to enrolment, retention, and employment outcomes

  • Maintain compliance with all relevant legislation, including the Private Career Colleges Act

  • Drive continuous improvement through feedback loops with students, employers, and instructors/support staff

  • Work in compliance with all LEF health and safety policies and procedures

  • Participate in promoting the Occupational Health and Safety Policy Statement

  • Participate in health and Safety education and training

  • Other Duties as assigned


Qualifications:

  • A dynamic leader with over five (5) years of experience building and leading departments in the non-profit sector

  • Proven success in sales, business development, or market-facing leadership roles

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s in History or Philosophy, would be an asset  

  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to assess risk and make informed decisions

  • Experience in workforce development, adult education, or private/postsecondary education is an asset

  • Excellent relationship-building, communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally

  • High attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

  • Capable of managing multiple priorities with urgency, professionalism, and care

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and CRM systems; financial literacy is a plus

  • A commitment to equity, inclusion, and community impact


Who You Are:

  • A practical and entrepreneurial visionary with a passion for transforming lives

  • A skilled collaborator who can navigate both corporate and community spaces

  • Motivated by mission and inspired by people

  • Someone who leads with empathy, curiosity, and entrepreneurial drive



Your Application:

Interested candidates should email their resume and covering letter as one document to recruiting@lefca.org

To be considered, applications must be received by: ­

Posting Date:      July 14, 2025    

Closing Date:      July 27, 2025     

We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

The Learning Enrichment Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to complying with the Ontario Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We also adhere to all Public Health and Ministry of Labour COVID policies. If you require accommodations to participate in this activity, please contact recruiting@lefca.org.