CPAWS Yukon,Executive Director Jobs in Canada

Position: Executive Director
Organization: CPAWS Yukon
Location: Whitehorse, Yukon

Organizational
Overview:

CPAWS
Yukon champions the territory’s wilderness, its water and wildlife. Based in
Whitehorse, CPAWS Yukon works with First Nations and public governments, local
organizations, businesses and citizens to ensure the natural wealth we enjoy
today is available for our children tomorrow.

Job
description:

As
Executive Director, the key responsibilities of the position cover the full
range of program and administrative oversight in each of the following areas:

program
leadership: develop, lead, implement and report on conservation and other
programs within the mandate, vision and strategic directions of the
organization;
fundraising:
develop and implement an annual fundraising plan based on strong and
effective donor relationships; lead the development of funding proposals;
and, serve as the primary contact for funders for frequent updates and
accountability for program outcomes;
relationships
and marketing: provide leadership in communicating and promoting the
organization’s programs and services both internally among other chapters
and national office and outside the organization with stakeholders, the
media, government and non-government organisations and the general public;
financial
administration and reporting: oversee the financial health of the
organization and the efficient administration of its programs within the
annual budget;
management:
supervise staff and promote an efficient working environment that serves
to attract and maintain a vibrant and productive workforce; oversee the
safe and efficient operation of the CPAWS Yukon office; and, regularly
meet with and report to the Board of Directors; and,
organizational
development: ensure the effective flow of information within the
organization to build commitment, unity and enthusiasm for the growth and
development of the organization among staff, directors and the general
membership; and, build and maintain effective liaison with funders,
government (e.g. First Nation, federal, territorial, municipal) and
non-government organisations, and stakeholders.

Qualifications:

extensive
knowledge of and experience in the conservation sector;
demonstrated
leadership skills that are energetic, mission-driven and passionate;
commitment
to, and experience in, team work internally as well as with coalitions
with other groups and organizations;
respect
for, and commitment to, building and maintaining First Nations partnership
relationships;
strong
communications skills including strong public speaking and media
interaction skills, and strong writing skills for development of program
proposals and reports;
demonstrated
successful experience in fundraising and management of fluctuating
budgets;
capacity
and experience to work effectively without direct supervision;
strong
and successful experience in organizational management and board
relationships;
experience
in personnel management of professional staff; and,
education
and experience that supports effective communication and respect among
stakeholders and in the conservation field.

Additional
information:

This
position reports to the CPAWS Yukon Board of Directors.

This
position is a full time position based on a 37.5 hour work week but requiring a
flexible schedule. The position is based in the Whitehorse office and requires
travel to communities throughout the Yukon and on occasion to meetings outside
Yukon. A salary and benefits package is commensurate with senior management
positions in the NGO sector.

Further
information is available on our website at: cpawsyukon.org or write to:
board

cpawsyukon.org*

To
apply:

Applications
are accepted electronically. Please send your resume, a covering letter and
names and contact information for 3 references to:
board @cpawsyukon.org*

Applications
must be submitted by November 30, 2015 at 11:00 PM PST. However, we will
continue to entertain inquiries until the position is filled.