Executive Director | |
| Job ID | 1D-4A-21-EF-59-19 |
| Company | Invasive Species Centre |
| Location | Sault Ste. Marie |
| Province | Ontario |
| Date Posted | 2024-07-22 |
| Posted Until | 2025-01-18 |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Job Category | Miscellaneous |
| Job Details | View attachment |
| Description | |
| Location: Across Ontario, with willingness to travel to Sault Ste. Marie Type: Hybrid, full time permanent The Opportunity The Board of Directors of the Invasive Species Centre (ISC) seeks a dynamic, visionary and accomplished Executive Director to lead the organization, at an exciting and transformative time in the organization's history. The Executive Director will leverage new investments to drive growth, aligning and advancing a new strategic plan across the organization's operations. The ideal candidate is collaborative, action oriented, and most importantly, strategic in approach. They care deeply about the organization's mission to protect lands and waters from invasive species that threaten our environment, economy and society in Canada. Through a significant track record, they have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, strong communication skills, entrepreneurial drive, and exceptional financial, human resource, administrative, planning and organizational skills. The Role Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director has full accountability for the mission and operations of the Invasive Species Centre. The Executive Director is responsible for the organization's consistent achievement of its mission and priorities through strategic planning, developing government, funder, Indigenous and partner relationships, implementing programming, meeting financial and administrative goals, and continuing to develop a dynamic team. Who we are The Invasive Species Centre leads and mobilizes action to prevent the spread of invasive species to protect Canada's environment, economy, and society. The ISC was created by provincial and federal government partners in recognition of the cross-cutting nature of invasive species management and in 2011, incorporated as a not-for-profit organization. With a budget of $2 million, supported by ten provincial, federal and partner agreements, the Invasive Species Centre works in three areas: mobilizing action, enhancing knowledge and building the business case for investment in invasive species. ISC has grown into a respected leader in invasive species knowledge and cutting-edge programs on forest, aquatic and plant invasive species, working collaboratively with over fifty partners. It is a vibrant team of over twenty mission driven people located across Ontario, with headquarters at modern offices in Sault Ste. Marie. Learn more at https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/. The ISC Team: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/about-us/ Annual Report: https://www.invasivespeciescentre.ca/about-us/reports/ Key Accountabilities Strategy - Thinks strategically, creatively and leads change, with an unwavering commitment to quality science-based programs, including Indigenous science and ways of knowing - Possesses established, strong relationships with senior levels of federal, provincial, municipal governments, Indigenous communities, organizations and Peoples, and other partners to advance shared environmental goals - Has initiative and significant experience in creating new partnerships, using diplomacy and collaboration - Has expertise in implementing strategic plans across organizations - Experience in using logical, analytical thinking combined with creative problem solving to develop innovative collaborative solutions - Understands non-profit governance, including reporting to a Board of Directors - Personable, resilient and persistent, able to work under pressure and adapt quickly to unforeseen situations Finance/Administration - Possesses a track record of sound financial management, and the abilities to leverage resources, assess and manage risk and negotiate effectively - Exceptional financial and fundraising skills, budget management principles and experience with grant-based financial budgets and analysis, including managing the complexities of numerous funding agreements - Creates, directs and oversees business development efforts, creating new funding strategies and opportunities - Ensures smooth administrative processes with good planning and attention to detail - Creates and advances business plans to attain goals set by the Board of Directors - Ensures adherence to established policies, administrative and legal guidelines Communication - Possesses exemplary communication skills, to engage and inspire team, partners, funders, and broader audiences - Expertise in forging and maintaining relations of trust with funders, governments, Indigenous communities, organizations and Peoples, partners, and ISC team - Communicates with key funders and partners to understand needs and opportunities - Skills in persuasive writing, computer literacy, public speaking, media relations and digital presence to strengthen profile - Ensures the Invasive Species Centre is well represented at meetings, conferences and key partner events Human Resources - Maintains and builds a talented and effective team of leaders by providing guidance, motivation, coaching and assessment - Knows and applies current best management practices in human resources Why consider working with ISC? What ISC offers you? - Salary range of $105,000 - $125,000 (commensurate with experience) - Comprehensive health and benefit package - Employer-paid RRSP contributions - Work-life balance support, including 3-5 weeks of vacation, 12 paid holidays, 2 paid personal days, paid sick and bereavement leave - Personal and professional development - Home office support as appropriate - Highly collaborative work environment - A fun, vibrant workplace with a high degree of flexibility and shared passion for protecting the environment | |
| Education Requirements | A degree in environmental science or business management or an appropriate combination of education and experience |
| Experience | What you bring to ISC - A minimum of 5-15 years of senior management experience - Understanding of, or experience in the non-profit sector with knowledge of non-profit governance principles and managerial practices - A track record of effectively leading and scaling outcomes-based organizations and teams - Knowledge of conservation issues, policies, programs and partners and passion for conservation - Hold established relationships and network of governments, partners, non-profits, and Indigenous communities, organizations and Peoples - Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous relations and issues, with a willingness to continue a learning journey and create opportunities to learn and embed Indigenous knowledge and histories at ISC by strengthening and seeking Indigenous partnerships - Possess strong organizational abilities including planning, delegating, human resource and financial management, program development and task facilitation - Proven leadership abilities, collaboration/partnership management, including highly ethical behaviour - A high standard of excellence and uncompromising integrity and ethics - Willingness to travel nationally and internationally, including regular travel to the Invasive Species Centre's offices in Sault Ste. Marie - Valid driver's license - French language proficiency an asset |
| Languages | English; French Language Profciency Would Be An Asset |
| How To Apply | Click "Apply Now" We encourage early applications: This search is being conducted on behalf of Invasive Species Centre by crawfordconnect, a search firm specializing in recruiting non-profit & charitable leaders for Canada's non-profit sector. If someone you know may be interested in this position, feel free to forward this information - we would be pleased to connect with them. We request all applications be submitted online only. We thank all applicants for applying, however, only qualified candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Please apply by August 19, 2024, submitting your cover letter and resume in two separate documents at https://crawfordconnect.com/for-candidates/job-openings/#/posting/PR-292. Candidates need to be legally entitled for employment in Canada in accordance with applicable legislation and regulations and comply with all Invasive Species Centre policies. The Invasive Species Centre is an equal opportunity and accessible employer and encourages Indigenous and visible minority candidates and candidates with disabilities to apply. The Invasive Species Centre will provide accommodation for candidates with disabilities during the recruitment process, upon request. |
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