Green Venture,Executive Director Jobs in Canada

all aspects of administration, planning,
leadership, staffing, daily operation and financial management of Green
Venture. Reporting to the Board of Directors on a regular basis, the Executive
Director is available to Board members, staff and partners as required. Work is
conducted in accordance with the bylaws, mission, goals, objectives, policies
and procedures set forth by the Board of Directors and all applicable
legislation, regulations and standards.

• Provide
  leadership and planning expertise.
• Supervise
  all aspects of day to day operations including human resource and
  financial management functions.
• Secure
  funding and support for program development and operations.
• Manage
  partner, stakeholder and community relations.
• Ensure
  that all program and contractual goals are attained.

• Develop
  goals for achieving the vision for the organization with the Board of
  Directors.
• Develop
  long and short-term plans and appropriate strategies to implement these
  plans with the Board of Directors and staff.
• Monitor
  the community, political environment, and resources to take advantage of
  new opportunities for program development and partnerships.
• Develop
  and implement regular reviews and evaluations of programs; work to
  strengthen existing programs.
• Coordinate
  appropriate reporting concerning Green Venture goals and program/project
  accomplishments as required by the Board of Directors, partners, staff and
  funders.

• Ensure
  establishment of and adherence to policies and procedures for effective
  operations to ensure program quality.
• Ensure
  appropriate maintenance of Green Venture facilities/offices and equipment.
• Establish
  appropriate budget planning and financial monitoring mechanisms,
  collaborating with Board of Directors and staff to facilitate effective
  program and budget management.
• Establish
  adequate information systems (i.e. computer systems).
• Establish
  mechanisms for appropriate administrative support to the Board of
  Directors.

• Facilitate
  organizational processes to enhance effective communication and to support
  effective working relationships among staff.
• Promote
  an inclusive working environment where equity and diversity are supported.
• Establish
  appropriate policies and procedures for effective and efficient personnel
  management.
• Manage
  paid personnel including hiring/contracting, review, discipline or release
  of staff.
• Facilitate
  staff orientation, training and development.

• In
  collaboration with staff and Board of Directors, take measures to ensure
  sufficient financial resources to fulfill program/project goals.
• Coordinate
  the establishment and maintenance of effective working relationships with
  ongoing funders and with potential new funders including preparation of
  required reports.
• Identify
  and explore potential new funding sources.
• Coordinate
  preparation and submission of funding proposals.

• Work
  with the Board of Directors and staff to ensure strong and effective
  relations with new and existing partners including proper reporting of
  activities.
• Liaise
  with municipal, government, local businesses, community organizations and
  groups to facilitate effective relationships.
• Facilitate
  media relations and act as a media spokesperson.
• Facilitate
  promotion of programs and projects in the community.
• Promote
  identification of key environmental issues and work with the staff and
  Board of Directors to develop strategies to respond to public concerns.
• Ensure
  concerns from customers and the public are dealt with in a timely fashion.

• A
  post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent experience in a relevant
  field.
• Minimum
  3-5 years management and financial administrative experience with proven
  supervisory skills; experience in the not-for-profit sector preferred.
• Proven
  and demonstrable leadership skills, including team and consensus building
  as part of a professional multi-disciplinary team.
• Experience
  with strategic and program planning.
• Demonstrated
  proficiency with Windows Office Suite and Google for Non-Profits.
• Ability
  to deal with financial and personnel matters in a confidential, ethical
  and professional manner.
• Effective
  interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent
  English oral and written communications skills. Fluency in French (oral
  and written) an asset.
• Experience
  speaking comfortably with the public and with the media.

• Ability
  to adapt to a fast paced and changing environment.
• Initiative,
  good judgment, high ethical standards.
• Familiarity
  with or activity in not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience
  in community based social marketing and environmental issues and programs.

• As
  a worker, supervisor, and employer, the Executive Director works jointly
  with the organization’s Health & Safety Representatives, staff, and
  the Board of Directors on Health & Safety matters.
• Responsible
  for implementing Health & Safety programs and ensuring all staff,
  interns, coops, and other placements/staff are properly trained on Health
  & Safety issues.
• Provide
  organizational Health & Safety training as directed.
• Take
  responsibility for personal health and safety insofar as he or she is
  able.
• Work
  in compliance with the Ontario Health & Safety Act and Regulations.

• This
  is a permanent position, with a review by the Board of Directors at the
  end of a 6-month probationary period.
• The
  Executive Director works a standard 35-hour work week, but will often work
  evenings, weekends, and overtime hours to accommodate activities such as
  meetings, workshops and representing the organization at public events.
• The
  Executive Director usually works in an office environment, but the mission
  of the organization may require spending time in non-standard workplaces.
• $55,000
  – $70,000
• 3
  weeks starting vacation
• Benefits
  package