Overview
Program Lead Jobs in Toronto, Ontario, Canada at Altis Recruitment
Title: Program Lead
Company: Altis Recruitment
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Job Title: Program Lead – Dealer Recruitment, Selection and Training
Location: Toronto, Hybrid (4 days on-site, Monday to Thursday)
Language: Strong written and verbal English communication required
Duration: 12-month contract
Hours: Monday to Friday: 9am EST-5pm EST.
Background Check Requirement:Successful completion of a criminal background check is required.
About the Opportunity
Our client, a well-established Canadian retail organization, is seeking a Program Lead to support key initiatives across dealer recruitment, selection, and training. This role plays a central part in ensuring projects are well-coordinated, clearly communicated, and successfully executed across multiple teams.
You will work closely with senior leadership, including an Assistant Vice President, as well as cross-functional partners in talent acquisition and training. This is a highly collaborative, people-focused role where your ability to bring structure to ideas and translate them into clear, actionable plans will have a direct impact on business outcomes.
What’s In It for You
- A collaborative environment that values teamwork, adaptability, and continuous improvement
- Exposure to senior leadership and high-impact initiatives
- The opportunity to shape and drive projects from concept to execution
- A workplace that encourages curiosity, ownership, and growth
- A culture that values clear communication and strong working relationships
Your Responsibilities
- You’ll lead the coordination and execution of multiple initiatives, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables stay on track
- You’ll build and deliver executive-level presentations that clearly communicate progress, insights, and next steps
- You’ll act as a central point of contact across teams, aligning stakeholders and facilitating effective communication
- You’ll support planning and tracking of projects using tools such as Excel and SharePoint
- You’ll facilitate meetings, identify risks, and proactively propose solutions to keep initiatives moving forward
Skills and Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in program coordination, project management, or a similar corporate role
- Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to create clear, cohesive, and executive-ready presentations
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in ambiguous environments
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including influencing without authority
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with a proactive and adaptable mindset
- Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with collaboration tools such as SharePoint
Note from the Hiring Manager
“We’re looking for someone who can bring structure to ambiguity, communicate ideas clearly, and keep multiple initiatives moving forward. Strong presentation skills and a collaborative, adaptable mindset will be key to success in this role.”
Why Partner with Altis
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