Executive Director Jobs in Canada

Zoos and Aquariums – Aquariums et Zoo Accrédité du Canada
(CAZA/AZAC) represents
the leading zoological parks and aquariums in Canada. CAZA/AZAC promotes the
welfare of, and encourages the advancement and improvement of, zoological
parks, aquariums and related animal exhibits in Canada as humane agencies of
recreation, education, conservation, and science.

• Works
  with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to
  guide the organization
• Works
  with Board and its committees to prepare comprehensive annual budgets
  within multi-year financial frameworks
• Identifies,
  assesses, and informs the Board of Directors of internal and external
  issues that affect the organization and Canada’s accredited zoo and
  aquarium community
• Fosters
  strategic networks and connections with governments and their agencies,
  stakeholder organizations and academia
• Acts
  as spokesperson for the organization before all of its principal audiences
• Develops
  and implements operational plans incorporating goals and objectives that
  align with the strategic direction of the organization
• Oversees
  the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization
• Supports
  the decision-making role of the Board and its committees by preparing
  meeting agenda and supporting materials including background and decision
  memoranda
• Supervises,
  coaches and mentors staff as appropriate to improve performance

• A
  minimum of seven (7) years of progressive association management
  experience or a blend of association and other relevant management
  experience
• Significant
  experience working with volunteer boards and committees
• Significant
  experience and proven track record in government relations, advocacy
  communications, issue management and public affairs
• Significant
  experience and proven track record in media relations, including in a
  spokesperson role

• Knowledge
  and understanding of leadership and management principles, including
  governance models, as they relate to non-profit organizations
• Knowledge
  and understanding of the working of governments (all levels) as well as
  public sector decision-making
• Effective
  and compelling public speaking and presentation style
• Knowledge
  of all relevant federal and provincial legislation applicable to
  non-profit sector organizations including: lobbyist registration,
  employment standards, charities, taxation, etc.
• Knowledge
  and understanding of human resources management principles and practices
• Knowledge
  and understanding of financial management principles and practices
• Proven
  ability to write effectively for a variety of media
• Knowledge
  and understanding of principles of effective communication in multiple
  media
• Bilingualism
  (spoken and written) is a requirement.