Supervisors – $64,958.40 + Benefits – Oshawa, ON L1H 4G3

The Role

Do you have experience leading teams in residential youth care? Are you confident managing staff, overseeing programs, and making a difference in the lives of justice-involved youth?

Murray McKinnon Foundation (MMF) is hiring two full-time Supervisors to join our Residential Program team in Oshawa, ON. These roles support youth in open detention and custody by providing strong leadership, effective care coordination, and fostering a supportive, inclusive environment.

Supervisors are responsible for day-to-day leadership within the residential facility, working under the direction of the Director of Residential Services. One position rotates between 7am-3pm and 11am-7pm (Monday to Friday). The second works 3pm-11pm on a continental rotation, including every other weekend.

Ready to lead change in youth justice? Apply now and make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of Youth Workers
• Oversee scheduling, staff performance, mentoring, and training
• Ensure safe and effective care of youth in custody
• Support program development and compliance with licensing standards
• Maintain strong relationships with community stakeholders
• Monitor building maintenance and health/safety standards
• Participate in on-call rotations
• Contribute to system training and reporting using our automation system

The Company

Murray McKinnon Foundation, a non-profit charitable organization was established in 1972 to provide a caring and supportive environment to young men and women who are in conflict with the law or at risk of youth justice involvement.

Our goal is to empower today’s youth to reach their full human potential and to enable them to successfully reintegrate and become productive members of society.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Comprehensive health and dental coverage (premiums are 100% employer-paid)
• Matching 4% Employer contributions to RRSP
• Generous time-off policies
• Ongoing professional development
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace

The Person

We’re looking for candidates who bring:

• A diploma (2-year minimum) or bachelor’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Social Work, Criminology, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience working with high-risk youth
• At least 2 years in a leadership or administrative role
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, anti-racist practices
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
• Experience working with Indigenous, Black, and LGBTQ youth is an asset
• A valid G driver’s license and clean driving record
• Medical clearance and immunization records
• Provision of an acceptable Broad Record Check

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Contact information

Nancy Diltz