Executive Director – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo
Posted On: August 2nd, 2024
Closing On: August 23rd, 2024
Location: Fort McMurray, AB
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary Range: $83,000-$110,000
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo (BBBSWB) is a non-profit organization who supports young people ages 6-18 years through evidence-based mentoring programs.
BBBSWB Values
– Making a Difference: Relentlessly pursuing excellence and continuously striving to provide the best programming possible
– Inclusivity and Diversity: Fostering an environment that helps all people feel welcome, engaged and valued
– Resiliency and Flexibility: Adapting to change, overcoming setbacks, and pursuing goals even in the face of adversity
– Supportive Relationships: Building trusting relationships and bringing people together to co-create meaningful change
– Safety and Integrity: Constantly doing what is right to ensure that people feel physically, mentally, and emotionally secure
Our Mission: Enable life-changing mentoring relationships to ignite the power and potential of Wood Buffalo’s young people.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is part of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Federation, comprised of over 100 member agencies across Canada. Big Brothers Big Sisters has provided quality mentoring programs to young people for over 100 years, and locally since 1979.
Position: Executive Director
Reports to: Board of Directors
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo is seeking a strategic and inspiring Executive Director to lead an organization that is making a powerful impact on youth in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo. This is an exciting time to join us to strengthen and further develop programming for youth in the region.
The Executive Director will be responsible for the overall strategic, operational, and financial management of the organization. This role requires a passionate and experienced leader committed to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and impact.
The ideal candidate for this role will possess a growth mindset and excellent change management skills with a proven track record of building relationships with diverse audiences and communities. A collaborative yet decisive leader, the new ED will be outcome-focused with the ability to execute strategic and operational plans with an eye toward continuous improvement, strengthening the impact of our programs and building greater sustainability. An experienced and highly adept leader of people and projects, the new ED will unite staff, volunteers, supporters, and the communities around our important vision and mission.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership, Strategic Planning and Governance:
– Provide strategic vision and leadership to help achieve BBBSWB’s vision and mission
– Collaborate with the Board of Directors, senior leadership, community partners and clients to proactively identify strategic priorities and opportunities; and work with the Board to implement and deliver the strategic planning process and plan
– Lead the development and execution of the annual operational plan and budget, ensuring programs, metrics, and key deliverables are aligned with strategic priorities
– Lead organization’s risk management through the identification, assessment, and mitigation of any risk that might compromise strategic and annual objectives, partnerships, reputation, and/ or operations
– Lead implementation of innovative initiatives/programming/fundraising strategies
– Monitor and evaluate the performance of the organization, making necessary adjustments to ensure that the organization is delivering mandate
– Operational management; ensure organizational integrity and compliance with all relevant operational policies and regulatory legislation
– Be proactive and engaged on issues of national importance within the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada Federation and non-profit sector
– Lead and manage the relationship with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Canada
– Develop and manage strategic relationships on behalf of the organization with Donors, Corporations, Government to support the achievement of the mission and vision of the organization
– Manage board governance, inclusive of regular reporting to the board
Financial Management and Revenue Sustainability:
– Oversee effective fiscal management and control systems to ensure adherence within required regulations and legislation
– Provide oversight and ensure the preparation and adherence to comprehensive annual budgets
– Administer the organization’s funds according to the budget approved by the Board, including setting, monitoring, and approving all major expenditures, service contracts, and related activities
– Monitor and report on financial performance to the Board and institute remedial action as required
– Provide leadership in the execution of fundraising strategies including helping build a culture of philanthropy, sharing knowledge of best practices related to fundraising, and by modeling proactive donor and prospect relationship management
– Ensure the development of a diverse fundraising strategy and case for support that supports growth
– Outline and operationalize a major gift strategy as a key component to a diverse fundraising plan and sustainability
– Lead staff to ensure the required infrastructure to support diverse revenue channels and optimum donor relations
People:
– Lead staff in operationalizing strategic priorities, developing annual work plans and measuring outcomes
– Work collaboratively with senior staff to manage day-to-day operations and all organization assets, ensuring standards for program excellence, quality improvement, and maintenance of accountability structures
– Provide oversight and implement strategies to support and retain staff and volunteers
– Foster a culture that values respect, equity, diversity, inclusion, collaboration, teamwork and accountability
– Work with senior leadership, staff, volunteers and clients to identify and address challenges with a goal of unifying teams and individuals
– Provide progressive leadership to motivate, inspire, coach and empower high-performing teams
– Ensure all employees and volunteers are treated fairly and according to organizational values, policies and applicable employment laws
– Manage staff performance and growth inclusive of supporting and establishing staff learning and development plans
Community Relations:
– Represent the organization by promoting the vision and impact of programs to inspire and encourage staff, volunteers, partners, donors and community members
– Identify, cultivate and enhance key relationships and alliances with a broad network of community organizations, corporations, foundations, and donors
– Make a concerted effort to learn from and build relationships with community groups that reflect the diverse range of individuals and groups we serve that live in the region to ensure our programs and services are reflective of our EDI goals
– Work with staff and volunteers to promote and enhance a strong BBBS brand, profile and reputation through excellent communications channels, impact reporting and resources
– Act as the primary spokesperson and attend community functions, media events and public meetings
Qualifications & Key Competencies
– Over 5 years of experience in an executive or senior leadership role in the non-profit, private or government sector
– A postsecondary degree or diploma in non-profit management, business administration, social work, or related field
– Demonstrated interest and commitment to the well-being of youth. Experience in a youth-serving organization preferred
– Track record of successfully developing, implementing and monitoring strategic and fundraising plans, including major gift campaigns
– Strong financial acumen, including demonstrated skills in financial oversight, financial reporting, operational budgets and the development and adherence of financial KPIs
– Proven success leading and building community programs
– Proven experience in project and change management with demonstrated strengths in leading organizations through growth opportunities
– Proven success building, leading, coaching, and retaining high-performing staff teams
– Experience working directly with a Board of Directors
– Proven ability to model transparency, collaboration and teamwork that builds commitment amongst staff, volunteers, and partners
– Future-focused with a growth mindset, and the ability to anticipate and proactively address opportunities, challenges, risks and trends
– Excellent skills in negotiation, strategic decision-making and problem-solving
– Exceptional verbal, written, interpersonal and presentation skills with high motivation and aptitude for communicating with various audiences
– Highly committed to ethics and accountability standards
– Knowledge and experience with the principles and tactics related to the effective management of volunteers
– Proven understanding and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation
– Demonstrated ability to influence, motivate and rally individuals and groups around a common cause
– Valid drivers license with use of vehicle for job duties as required.
Compensation:
– Competitive salary based on experience, expertise and education ranging from $83,000 – $110,000
– Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement plans.
– Generous vacation and professional development opportunities.
The position is Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, with occasional evenings/weekend and ability to be flexible in schedule.
A Criminal Record Check (including a vulnerable sectors search) is required as this is a condition of employment. A valid drivers license is also required.
Please apply with your cover letter and resume to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Wood Buffalo Board of Directors at bbbswb@gmail.com
Those who identify themselves as Indigenous and/or minority are strongly encouraged to apply. We thank all those who apply; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!