Position: Executive Director
Organization: Ontario Farmland Trust
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Organization: Ontario Farmland Trust
Location: Guelph, Ontario
Purpose
of Position
of Position
The
OFT is seeking a hard-working dynamic executive leader to take our Ontario
farmland conservation efforts to a new level of success. The person that we
are looking for will bring demonstrate
OFT is seeking a hard-working dynamic executive leader to take our Ontario
farmland conservation efforts to a new level of success. The person that we
are looking for will bring demonstrate
d talent, energy and experience to the
organization, particularly with respect to the pivotal leadership of all
fundraising, marketing and promotion. Our Executive Director will be a
superior communicator who will add leverage to existing OFT relationships,
further develop strategic partnerships with numerous stakeholders and maintain
a highly functional team environment of staff and/or contract resources in
policy, outreach and land securement. With laser focus and passion, the ED
will create and generate new fundraising initiatives, ensure good relations
with all funders and grow the donor, financial, membership and supporter base. The
ED will engage governments at all levels in financial and policy support and
lead staff and volunteer teams in the delivery of Trust priorities and
projects.
Responsibilities
and Accountability
and Accountability
The
ED is accountable to the Ontario Farmland Trust Board and its Chair, manages
all programs and coordinates the activities of the OFT. Key position
responsibilities include:
ED is accountable to the Ontario Farmland Trust Board and its Chair, manages
all programs and coordinates the activities of the OFT. Key position
responsibilities include:
- Fundraising,
communications, community outreach and donor relations - Supervision
of staff and management of contract and project based staff - Financial
management and annual budgeting for all programs and services - Government
relations, partnership development and stakeholder networking - Executive
support in the functioning of the Board, Committees and task groups - Ensure
that office systems, record keeping and administrative procedures are
effective, efficient, in compliance with charity law and consistent with
Board direction and policy
Qualifications
and Experience
and Experience
a)
Five to ten years of program management with non-profit organizations or the
equivalent in leadership and administration of a business or agency. A strong
track record of progressive responsibility and successful management with
several organizations is desirable.
Five to ten years of program management with non-profit organizations or the
equivalent in leadership and administration of a business or agency. A strong
track record of progressive responsibility and successful management with
several organizations is desirable.
b)
Demonstrated experience in successful fundraising results through a diversity
of skills and experience. Well-developed marketing, promotion and communication
skills (both oral and written) including dynamic presentations, public speaking
and group leadership of high calibre.
Demonstrated experience in successful fundraising results through a diversity
of skills and experience. Well-developed marketing, promotion and communication
skills (both oral and written) including dynamic presentations, public speaking
and group leadership of high calibre.
c)
Working familiarity with general accounting principles, financial planning,
annual operating budgets, financial reporting, fiscal control, risk management,
audit statements, etc.
Working familiarity with general accounting principles, financial planning,
annual operating budgets, financial reporting, fiscal control, risk management,
audit statements, etc.
d)
Commitment to farmland conservation, a collaborative style in team leadership
and strategic organization of goals, priorities and actions to achieve OFT
vision and mission and appreciation of the current policy and legislation in
Ontario affecting farming and farmlands.
Commitment to farmland conservation, a collaborative style in team leadership
and strategic organization of goals, priorities and actions to achieve OFT
vision and mission and appreciation of the current policy and legislation in
Ontario affecting farming and farmlands.
e)
General awareness of the functions, standards and practices of land trusts or
other not for profit conservation groups including the duties, liabilities and
responsibilities of Boards in governance and of Staff in agency management will
be considered as desirable knowledge.
General awareness of the functions, standards and practices of land trusts or
other not for profit conservation groups including the duties, liabilities and
responsibilities of Boards in governance and of Staff in agency management will
be considered as desirable knowledge.
f)
General awareness of the interests of key stakeholder groups in farmland
protection, such as farm organizations, conservation authorities, municipal
agencies, government ministries, community groups, agri-business corporations
and ability to grasp the emerging challenges and opportunities for Ontario
farmlands, farming and farmers will be considered as desirable qualities.
General awareness of the interests of key stakeholder groups in farmland
protection, such as farm organizations, conservation authorities, municipal
agencies, government ministries, community groups, agri-business corporations
and ability to grasp the emerging challenges and opportunities for Ontario
farmlands, farming and farmers will be considered as desirable qualities.
g)
Professional capacity to manage multi-faceted client relations and policy development
with print and web-based communications e.g. monthly newsletters, annual
reports, fundraising appeals, sponsorship requests, press releases and social
media tools.
Professional capacity to manage multi-faceted client relations and policy development
with print and web-based communications e.g. monthly newsletters, annual
reports, fundraising appeals, sponsorship requests, press releases and social
media tools.
h)
Self- starting leadership within the OFT mission, positive responsive in active
support for OFT Board governance, priority directions, strategic intentions and
oversight and demonstrated skills in human resource management and personal
relationships.
Self- starting leadership within the OFT mission, positive responsive in active
support for OFT Board governance, priority directions, strategic intentions and
oversight and demonstrated skills in human resource management and personal
relationships.
Benefits
and Remuneration
and Remuneration
The
salary range for the full time position is $75,000– $95,000 per year and the
starting rate will be established based on qualifications and experience. The
OFT offers a health benefits contribution and a vacation leave allowance as
part of its compensation package. The position is full-time (40 hours/week without
overtime) as a professional executive manager. The ED will need to be available
for occasional weekend and evening meetings, work, and travel. Flexible hours
of work are expected and required in relation to normal duties. Annual
performance review is based on job description and approved goals. Current
office location is at Guelph, Ontario with travel and work activities across
Ontario. A valid Ontario driver’s licence and personal transportation access
for work purposes is required.
salary range for the full time position is $75,000– $95,000 per year and the
starting rate will be established based on qualifications and experience. The
OFT offers a health benefits contribution and a vacation leave allowance as
part of its compensation package. The position is full-time (40 hours/week without
overtime) as a professional executive manager. The ED will need to be available
for occasional weekend and evening meetings, work, and travel. Flexible hours
of work are expected and required in relation to normal duties. Annual
performance review is based on job description and approved goals. Current
office location is at Guelph, Ontario with travel and work activities across
Ontario. A valid Ontario driver’s licence and personal transportation access
for work purposes is required.
Guide
for Applicants
for Applicants
Please
submit a letter to summarize your related abilities, interests and
qualifications for this position with a professional CV and work references
to: OFT Board Hiring Committee, Norman Ragetlie, OFT Chair by e-mail to:
norman.ragetlie @gmail.com*
not later than 3:00 pm on Friday June 10, 2016.
submit a letter to summarize your related abilities, interests and
qualifications for this position with a professional CV and work references
to: OFT Board Hiring Committee, Norman Ragetlie, OFT Chair by e-mail to:
norman.ragetlie @gmail.com*
not later than 3:00 pm on Friday June 10, 2016.
Only
candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Note that references will
not be contacted unless a candidate has accepted the opportunity to participate
in a personal interview.
candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Note that references will
not be contacted unless a candidate has accepted the opportunity to participate
in a personal interview.
