Project & Operations Lead (2-year project contract)

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 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, programming is focused on four pillars: Healthy Body, Healthy Mind, Ready for School and Ready for Work. To learn more visit MLSELaunchPad.org.As the organization expands into a new community facility in Weston, we are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Project & Operations Lead to serve as the single point of accountability for delivering this new location on time, on budget, and in alignment with community and organizational values. In this inaugural role, the Project & Operations Lead will own the whole system—integrating capital project oversight, financial management, operational planning, community engagement, and staffing. This person will serve as the primary connector between the community, local organizations, LaunchPad teams, and construction partners—championing partnerships, strengthening reputation, and ensuring the Weston site reflects community priorities while maintaining disciplined project delivery.'The successful candidate will be a strategic relationship-builder with experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects. They will excel in dynamic environments, navigate political nuance with ease, and thrive on building initiatives from the ground up.

**RESPONSIBILITIES** Translate program and youth safety requirements into functional design inputs

Adapt standard operating procedures from the existing LaunchPad locationLead commissioning, readiness checks, and site walkthroughs to ensure seamless integration with the first LaunchPad location for new location, and upon approval, **QUALIFICATIONS** 8+ years in complex project or operations leadership, with demonstrated experience in scaling complex projectsExperience managing capital projects, facility launches, or multi-phase capital/program developmentProven ability to build trust and partnerships with diverse communities, youth-serving organizations, and local leadersExperience with community consultation and operational planning in community, non-profit, municipal, or sport/recreation settings Proven people leadership experience with the ability to motivate diverse staff teamsStrong oral and written communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills Knowledge of Sport for Development principles, community infrastructure, and current issues affecting the community services sector (especially youth and the Weston area) Calm, decisive, and systems-oriented, while having the ability to be flexible, adaptive, and collaborative, within face-paced, changing environmentsProficiency with Microsoft Office and collaboration toolsPost-secondary degree in Project Management, Community Development, Social Impact, Recreation, or a related field; equivalent experience considered**$90,000-100,000 per year, plus vacation, competitive benefits, and many exciting perks.** #J-18808-Ljbffr