Education Manager

Credit Canada Debt Solutions

Toronto, ON

For more than 50 years, Credit Canada Debt Solutions (Credit Canada) has been helping Canadians to lead healthy financial lives, achieve their goals, and improve their quality of life through financial education and debt resolution. As a national, non-profit organization and Canada’s first and longest-standing credit counselling agency, Credit Canada has helped thousands avoid bankruptcy, become debt-free, and achieve financial wellness. Our Vision: We are Canada’s leaders in credit counselling, transforming the way people use credit. Last year, we assisted approximately 70,000 consumers through our credit counselling and educational services, which are available to all Canadians regardless of income level or employment status. Now, and into the near future, many Canadians will need credit counselling services that put their best interests first, and we’re stepping up to answer the call.

Working closely with the CEO and executive leadership team, the Education Manager will re-imagine CCDS’s education division, including setting a new standard for credit, debt, and personal finance education for Canadians. In this newly created role, the Education Manager will be responsible for the development and execution of an ambitious, industry-leading education program and will collaborate with CCDS’s team of credit counsellors in the creation of innovative, relevant, and impactful educational offerings that help people get out of debt, so they can get back into life.

As Education Manager, You Will

Lead CCDS’s education division—including evaluating current offerings and analyzing the competitive landscape to inform the creation of the division’s short, medium, and long-term strategy and operational plans;

Develop and manage CCDS’s educational offerings, including curriculum and delivery mode(s);

Manage a small team of direct reports (facilitators and an education coordinator);

Leverage your business acumen and relationship-building skills to create and maintain strong relationships with partners and sponsors;

Establish clear processes for efficient workflow, communications, and structure; and

Develop, manage, and optimize the budget for the division’s technology, people, and marketing, etc.

About You

An entrepreneurial and innovative enabler who takes initiative and brings forward new ideas;

Superb interpersonal, facilitation, communications (verbal/written), and relationship-building skills;

Deep experience leading or training educators and trainers;

Proven ability to develop and iterate new education offerings for target audiences;

Track record of teamwork, collegiality, and developing strong cross-functional partnerships; and

Passion for making a meaningful difference through your work.

You Also Have:
7+ years’ experience in an education function, including managing a team;

A strong background in creating and delivering transformative training that requires participants to engage with challenging or highly personal matters;

Knowledge of recent and emerging trends in education, including micro credentialing, an asset;

A university degree or a combination of education and experience; and

Post-secondary training in adult learning, an asset.

The anticipated annual salary range for the role is $70,000 to $85,000, depending on experience. Flexible hours, remote working options, and an organizational value of work-life balance underscore our interest in attracting outstanding candidates, including those with real lives and life responsibilities.

If you share a belief in Credit Canada’s mission of helping people get out of debt so they can get back to life, we invite you to bring your passion and talents to our team by submitting your resume and cover letter to Search Partner: Suzanne Clark, Four Corners Group – [email protected]

Applications will be considered as they are received.

Credit Canada Debt Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that values the different perspectives that come from a team with different backgrounds, career journeys and varied lived experiences. Candidates who identify as a member of an underrepresented or equity-seeking group are encouraged to apply. Credit Canada and Four Corners Group are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. Please let us know if you require accommodation due to a disability during any aspect of the recruitment process and we will work with you to address your needs.