Executive Director

Detailed Job Description

Summary

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors, and is chiefly responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and vision statements while adhering to its 4 Pillars. The Executive Director’s key responsibilities include program development, HR management and administration allowing for the ideal use of finances, staff and resources. This individual will also provide financial direction by developing and managing budgets and monitoring long-term strategic plans.

Core Competencies

· Committed to customer focus
· Superior communicator
· Team Leader
· Quality Orientated
· Excellent Time Management
· Adaptability/ Flexibility
· Innovative Thinking
· Skilled Decision Making
· Planning and Organizing skills
· Excellent Problem Solving
· Result Focused
· Accountable and Dependable
· Strong Ethics and Integrity
· Excellent Mediator and Negotiator
· Strong Leadership capability
· Essential coaching and Mentoring
· Strong Staff Management ability
· Experience administering Collective Agreements
· Mathematical Reasoning

Requirements

· Experience within a not-for-profit organization is an asset

· Experience administering a Collective Agreement is an asset

· Effective leadership skills, with a strong focus on problem solving and coaching

· Demonstrated ability to manage key relationships such as staff, community partners, organizational partners and government agencies

· Awareness of all federal and provincial legislation applicable to Non Profit organizations including: employment standards, human rights and occupational health and safety

· A clear and solid understanding of the issues faced by the organization, including, but not limited to, funding challenges, staffing challenges, client work placement and building accessibility

· Strong knowledge of fiscal management and responsibility, business finance, capital funding, contracts, and partnerships

· Knowledge of employment policies, practices, and procedures

· Effective attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy

· High level of integrity, confidentiality, and accountability

· Sound analytical thinking, planning, prioritization, and execution skills

· A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

· Experience creating and managing budgets

· Able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
· Criminal Record Check
· Vulnerable Sector Check
· Child Abuse Check
· Adult Abuse Check
· Valid Driver’s License
· Valid 1st Aid with CPR and AED

Summary

· Travel required
· Typical office conditions
· Ability to attend and conduct presentations
· Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and peripherals
· Overtime as required