Executive Director
Description
Hours:
- Regular Full Time (40 hour per week)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the strategic planning and direction of the ministry unit and ensuring that objectives are carried out.
- Directs and oversees the annual budgeting process for the ministry unit.
- Ensures a spiritual dynamic to all programming.
- Facilitates implementation of territorial standards and best practices reflecting the economic, service, and business environment in compliance with The Salvation Army.
- Ensures all property is inspected and maintained in compliance with applicable legislation and prepares all property proposals according to Salvation Army policy.
- Oversees or directly manages effective employee relations practices in consultation with the Divisional Director of Employee Relations.
- Provides coaching and direct supervision to the ministry unit’s management team and spiritual care staff.
- Hires, orientates, trains, evaluates, recognizes, disciplines and terminates in concert with territorial standards; submits and acts on incident reports; deals with complaints
- Maintains and promotes positive working relationships/partnerships and communications with funders and community stakeholders;
- Works with DHQ to re-negotiate contracts with government funder/s; identifies and pursues opportunities to enhance program delivery by seeking new government funding sources in consultation with DHQ.
- Within the ministry unit, analyses statistical and financial reports for the purpose of strategic planning and reports to the Divisional Finance Board.
- Establishes and maintains a Community Council, recruiting members, setting agendas, taking minutes, and following up on actions arising from meetings.
- Ensures that ministry unit programs comply with licensing and registration requirements and that all required reports are submitted to funders on time.
- Represents The Salvation Army on behalf of the ministry unit at public events and service clubs.
- Ensures community fundraising initiatives are implemented, (i.e. Christmas Kettles, Dignity Breakfast, Coldest Night of the Year, etc.) and other community awareness events that promote and support the mission of the unit.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- The successful job applicant will have completed an Undergraduate University Degree (e.g. B.A., B.Sc., B.Sc.N.). NOTE: An alternative level of education and experience may be acceptable. Adaptability to change and frequent interruptions
- Five years but less than seven years of prior related experience, including supervisory, financial management and business management experience in a not-for-profit social services environment.
- Excellent presentation, public relations, oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Demonstrated teamwork, leadership, managerial and administrative skills.
- Well developed planning, organizing, controlling and decision-making skills.
- Ability to deal tactfully with sensitive client issues.
PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:
- The ability to function independently, and frequently under pressure, while managing multiple concurrent projects and deadlines including effectively managing crisis, conflict or emergency situations is an ongoing expectation.
- Work may involve long work and/or frequent travel as well as evening/weekend work.
Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:
- Background check consent.
- A clear vulnerable sector screening.
- A clean drivers abstract.
- Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.
The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.
We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.
Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.
