Executive Director

Cedar Crest Society for Community Living

Cedar Crest Society is offering an excellent opportunity to employ your leadership skills to drive a unique organization with a mandate to assist individuals living with a developmental disability.   www.cedarcrestsociety.ca

MANDATE

The Executive Director reports to the Cedar Crest Society for Community Living (CCSCL) Board of Directors.

The Executive Director is directly responsible for carrying out the operations of CCSCL and oversees the activities and programs of CCSCL in accordance with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and commitments with funders and other community partners.

The Executive Director takes care of the day-to-day management of the operations, volunteers, and programs of CCSCL. Other key duties include marketing, human resources and community outreach.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Leadership & Management:

Ensure adherence to and fulfillment of CCSCL’s mandate, vision, and mission;
Oversee CCSCL programming in accordance with the mission and vision of the Society and the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors;
Ensure rigorous program evaluation, and consistent quality of finance and administration, communications, human resources, and systems; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve strategic goals;
Actively engage and energize board members, staff, partnering organizations and volunteers;
Develop, maintain, and support the Board of Directors:  attend and report/present at monthly board meetings;
Develop and implement operational policies and procedures for CCSCL consistent with the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors and their policies; and
Provide leadership and direction for staff and volunteers and develop a positive workplace culture
Development & Communications:

Develop and maintain strong working relationships and collaborations with stakeholders and partners within the province;
Develop and manage funding relationships with the Ministry of Children and Families, Community Living British Columbia, donors, and other granting organizations;
Develop and manage the preparation of materials to meet funder reporting requirements;
Develop a communications strategy that increases reach across all platforms
Publicly represent CCSCL and act as media spokesperson and
Human resources planning & management:

Determine the resource requirements, employee and volunteer, for the organization and for the delivery of programs;
Implement human resource policies, procedures and consistent practices
Foster and develop a healthy, safe and positive work environment; and
Maintain a performance management process for all staff, including monitoring the performance of staff on an ongoing basis, coaching staff to improve performance and performing annual performance reviews.
Financial Management:

Prepare and implement an annual work plan and budget in accordance with the Board’s strategic direction and policies;
Manage financial resources in accordance with CCSCL policies and procedures and applicable legislation; Monitor accounts payables and receivables, bank reconciliations, and accounting records; and
Monitor and ensure the financial integrity of the organization.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS

Success in the probationary period will be determined by the Executive Director’s ability to:

Act as a trusted advisor to the Board of Directors with respect to overall management of the organization; support board governance activities;
Demonstrate a positive relationship with staff including the ability to balance the needs of all programs related to staffing;
Maintain accreditation status;
Enhance existing and develop and foster new relationships with key external stakeholders and donors; and
Increase organizational visibility and the awareness of CCSCL within the community.
CANDIDATE PROFILE

The successful candidate will have the following:

Education and Experience:

Experience working with non-profit organizations and a Board of Directors;5-7 years of experience managing programs and projects, and a minimum of 5 years supervising staff;
Experience managing project and program evaluation;
Experience in developing and managing budgets is a requirement;
An undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline or the equivalent in work history and experience; graduate degree is an asset;
The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated experience with web and social media communication technologies;
Ability to demonstrate familiarity with and sensitivity to individuals and families dealing with developmental disability issues;
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Environment;
Class 5 Drivers License and reliable personal transportation;
Successful Criminal Records Check.
Competencies & Attributes:

Exceptional communication skills (written, oral, public speaking) that can carry across diverse audiences and multiple stakeholder groups;
Strong organizational skills with ability to plan, manage, and execute on multiple projects simultaneously;
An inspiring leader who can provide staff and affiliates with the resources, guidance and methods necessary to achieve their goals.
Demonstrated leadership and relationship-building skills;
Visionary and proactive, someone who demonstrates innovative problem solving, strategic planning, organizational planning, and initiative;
Business acumen; understands prudent fiscal management;
Decisive; particularly comfortable dealing with ambiguity; conflicting priorities, etc.; not afraid to make the difficult decisions or have tough conversations;
Emotional intelligence; empathy and understanding of different priorities and viewpoints;
High energy and self-motivated with a results focus;
flexibility and independence; and
This is a full-time position with a benefit program. The ability to attend meetings and other CCSCL commitments during evenings and weekends is required.

Your application should include a cover letter, resume, and salary expectation.

Application deadline: 2021-05-15

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Please send Resume to cedar.crest@ccscl.ca