Executive Director

Position Summary: The Executive Director is responsible for the strategic leadership of Shelldale Family Gateway ("SFG") to ensure the organization's successful performance and growth. Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will establish and maintain SFG objectives and priorities, implement policies, processes and procedures, develop community partnerships and oversee supporting staff to ensure the organizational goals are met. The Executive Director sits on the Board in an ex officio, non-voting capacity.

Responsibilities:

• Further develop and oversee an operational plan for programs and services which incorporate goals and objectives that continue to work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
• Identify and evaluate the risks to the organization's people (clients, staff, management, and volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks.
• Develop new and unique ways to improve support of the community, operations of the organization and to create new donor opportunities.
• Represent the organization as an ambassador at community meetings, events and activities to engage with participants, partners and stakeholders, enhancing the organization's community profile and helping to further achieve SFG goals.
• Work with the Board of Directors in supporting a refreshed vision and strategic plan to guide the next stages of the organization's development. Set short term and long-term priorities, develop a work schedule, monitor progress towards goals and track details, data, information and activities.
• Work with staff, volunteers, and partners to identify neighbourhood needs, community outreach, program develop and participation to support families and their children.
• Ensure all County of Wellington (EarlyOn) documentation is up-to-date and reflects the priorities of the County and the organization.
• Administer the funds of the organization according to the approved budget; monitoring the monthly cash flow of the organization; approving expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board and ensuring that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed.
• Work with the Board and Finance & HR Committee to prepare a comprehensive annual operating budget.
• Secure and grow funding through government grants, foundation funding or donors, including fundraising events, sponsorship, social enterprise and individual donations.
• Submit funding reports in compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Set the direction and lead proposal development to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization, reporting to the Board on such activities.
• Build, maintain and grow relationships with external partners.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with SFG's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training staff; planning, assigning, directing work and appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. In conjunction with the Board and HR committee, make decisions regarding hiring, terminations and policy.
• Establish and maintain a positive, healthy and safe work environment for all staff and volunteers in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
• Effectively lead and manage a dynamic team, both part and full time; adjusting to seasonal and community needs.
• Determine staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery and work with the Program Coordinators on people management and human resources planning and administration.
• Support talent management and leadership development to encourage employee growth, cross-training support, retention strategies and succession planning.
• Maintain electronic employee records including PTO, performance appraisals, training documentation & policy reviews
• Provide the Board with regular, comprehensive reports on staffing and program updates, revenues and expenditures of the organization.
• All other duties as required.

Skills & Qualifications:

Job Specific - Technical

• Able to develop strategy and organization infrastructure.
• Thorough understanding of management principles and theory.
• Able to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization.
• Excellent client service and relationship management skills.
• Strong networking skills.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial and municipal processes and legislation applicable to voluntary sector organizations, as such employment standards, human rights, occupational health and safety, charities, taxation, CPP, El, and health coverage.

Interpersonal

• Effectively manage others, demonstrate leadership and support ongoing skills development.
• Make critical decisions independently and act as a strategic thinker.
• Demonstrate flexibility, enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.
• Multi-task effectively while remaining detail-oriented and meeting deadlines.
• Be proactive with good problem-solving skills, judgment and innovation.
• Develop strong working relationships with clients, staff, management, and volunteers.

Language

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to read and interpret documents as well as the ability to write high level reportsand correspondence.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, staff, management, volunteers and external partners.

Mathematical

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers,

common fractions, and decimals in order to make payroll calculations.

• Ability to read, interpret and draft budgetary and financial reports.
• Ability to complete data analysis and numerical estimation.
• Understands statutory and pay requirements under Employment Standards.

Computer

• Strong PC-based spreadsheet and word processing programs skills.
• Proficient in smart phone technology and email.

Experience:

• Post-secondary education in a related field
• Minimum three years of progressive leadership/management experience with at least five years experience in a non-profit organization
• Minimum two years fundraising experience

Work Location: In Person

Shelldale Family Gateway is an inclusive employer that complies with Ontario's Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, ensuring a workplace free of discrimination and harassment.

The company provides reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities during recruitment and selection processes and encourages individuals of all ages and backgrounds to apply for positions. Applicants needing accommodations are encouraged to inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that may be required.