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Dechinta has engaged&nbsp; Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting to collaborate on the recruitment process for their next Executive Director. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Laëtitia Eyssartel, Managing Director at Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting, by email at <a href="mailto:laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com" target="_blank">laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com</a> or apply by clicking on here.About DechintaThe Dechinta Centre for Research and Learning is an Indigenous land-based initiative delivering accredited post-secondary education and research experiences in the North. Led by northern Indigenous experts, Dechinta aims to engage students, researchers and community members in transformative academic programs based on the unique needs of Indigenous communities in the north. Our work is centered around three main pillars: Land-based post-secondary accredited programs, research and creative practice and community engagement.Vision:&nbsp;Our Vision for Dechinta is Threefoldto offer land-based culturally informed Indigenous educational programming designed and developed in the North, guided by the needs of communities;&nbsp;to create innovative training and research programs that are central to the development of an emerging northern research and knowledge economy; and towork collaboratively with community members, Elders, and knowledge holders to offer support in creating programs that foster community well-being and cultural revitalization in the NorthMission: At Dechinta, we are brought together by our care for the land, each other, and our desire to revitalize and practice Indigenous ways of knowing and being. Dechinta is dedicated to creating a future of Indigenous cultural revitalization through a reconnection with the land. Through our programs, we strive to create Northern Indigenous communities that are radically self-determining, healthy, sustainable, and connected to Indigenous knowledge and practices. We aim to ensure that the education we offer is accessible to all community members, including parents, youth, women, and Two Spirit and LGBTQ+ people.You can meet our team <a href="https://www.dechinta.ca/staff" target="_blank">here</a>.About the Executive Director role&nbsp;This is a meaningful opportunity for an individual who thrives in supporting teams and organizations&nbsp; as they navigate growth and organizational change. Reporting to the Board of Directors, you will work closely with the Dechinta community to advance strategic priorities and bring the organization’s vision to life.Dechinta is at an important crossroad in its organizational journey, and the new Executive Director will be key in supporting the organization in securing new short and long term funding relationships and exploring what’s needed to further deepen the Dechinta’s impacts.You will use your people centred approach, deep listening skills, and draw on your past experience and networks to build the reach of Dechinta in the north, including with various levels of government and post-secondary educational institutions. As a key ambassador and representative of the organization, you will continue to raise the organization’s profile and deepen engagement with Elders, community members, academic &amp; research partners, funding partners, students, and all of Dechinta’s key audiences and constituencies.Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Strategic Leadership &amp; Governance<ul><li>Provide strategic leadership and direction aligned with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.</li><li>In partnership with the Board of Directors, collaborate on the development of the strategic plan while ensuring budget, employees and organizational goals/objectives are aligned to mission and purpose.</li><li>Oversee the development and operationalization of multi-year strategic and annual work plans.</li><li>Cultivate a high trust and transparent working relationship with the Board with open communication about organizational performance and impact against stated goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Working with the Board, to help support the development of an engaged Board, that is representative of the community Dechinta serves.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop risk mitigation strategies and advise the Board on organizational liability and emerging risks.</li></ul>Culture and relationship building:&nbsp;<ul><li>Cultivate and centre northern Indigenous knowledge, values, and laws into how the organization does its work and delivers programming so that the connection to culture and community is strong and resilient.&nbsp;</li><li>Build meaningful, respectful, and collaborative relationships with northern Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, and communities to ensure that programs are informed by northern Indigenous values, principles, and cultural practices.</li><li>Create a nurturing and collaborative environment that builds intercultural understanding and an appreciation for differences&nbsp;</li></ul>Financial &amp; Operations&nbsp; Oversight&nbsp;<ul><li>Implement strategies that build the organizational capacity to achieve established goals and objectives while managing for future growth.</li><li>Guide organizational policy and framework development to support a positive, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture where all employees feel welcomed and valued.</li><li>Develop and implement appropriate fiscal, operational, funding, marketing, human resources, and technology strategies across the organization so that there is organizational capacity to achieve established goals and objectives.</li><li>Oversee the financial status of the organization, developing short and long-term financial plans that support the growth of the organization. Develop and monitor the budget, develop appropriate strategies to mitigate risks and address issues. Ensure sound financial controls in place and ensure the organization is operating in a manner that is aligned to mission, purpose while supporting the needs of the programs, faculty, and employees.</li><li>Ensure compliance with CRA, Corporations Canada, and other relevant regulatory frameworks.</li><li>Lead performance management, mentorship, and development plans for direct reports.</li></ul>Strategic partnerships<ul><li>Identify, build, and leverage strategic relationships and partnerships that enable Dechinta to achieve its mission and purpose.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with post-secondary institutions to develop highly relevant and timely programs that result in a steady growth of student enrollment.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Secure, sustain and expand revenue generating partnerships that support existing and future program delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Build and galvanize networks of support and change coalitions on policy issues that have high impact on northern issues related to Dechinta research.</li><li>Identify and develop relationships with potential community and funders, formalizing partnership opportunities on initiatives that advance shared goals.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Act as a public ambassador and spokesperson for Dechinta&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the development of public-facing communications that elevate awareness of the organization's work.</li></ul>Program &amp; Impact Oversight<ul><li>Support the Faculty team in challenging colonizing practices that have influenced research and education</li><li>Support the creation of relevant, dynamic and engaging land-based and experiential learning solutions that build confidence, capabilities and resiliency of students, communities, and Elders.</li><li>Support the Director of Programs with developing and implementing programs that support a positive student experience and are complimentary and aligned to the academic program.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay attuned to sectoral trends and work with the team to identify future programming opportunities and academic programming priorities.&nbsp;</li><li>Cultivate partnerships with a wide range of constituency groups and partners to amplify program impact.</li></ul>Job Requirements:<ul><li>A deep understanding and knowledge of social, economic and political contexts that impact northern Indigenous communities</li><li>Strong knowledge of cultural safety, trauma-informed approaches, and an ability to work closely with diverse Indigenous communities&nbsp;</li><li>Prior experience in a leadership capacity in a non-profit/organization</li><li>Demonstrated success in supporting organizations navigating change, including overcoming deficits and loss of major funding sources</li><li>Demonstrated success in developing and implementing fundraising strategies</li><li>Strong ability to build relationships &amp; effective and reciprocal working partnerships with a wide range of constituency groups including Federal and Provincial governments, First Nations Government, academic institutions, and local band councils&nbsp;</li><li>Well-developed leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others, share leadership, motivate a diverse team in a hybrid/geographically spread working model&nbsp;</li><li>Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans and priorities</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to assess challenges, develop solutions and assess and mitigate risk</li><li>A strong financial acumen&nbsp;</li><li>An ability to navigate and address conflicts with tact, nuance and empathy, and trauma-informed</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communications skills (English)</li><li>Your leadership and approach is guided by and anchored in northern Indigenous worldviews, laws, and values&nbsp;</li><li>Extensive experience in Indigenous land based education and research</li><li>An MA in a relevant field or equivalent&nbsp;</li></ul>Assets:<ul><li>Certifications in wilderness first aid, mental health first aid, PAL</li><li>Ability to hold a conversation in an Indigenous language relevant to Dechinta’s communities</li></ul>Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.Compensation &amp; Work Environment&nbsp;Salary Range: $135,000 – $150,000 based on 37.5 hours per week * Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and qualifications.Time off &amp; Benefits:<ul><li>20 days of vacation per year, 10 wellness/sick days per year and access to paid culture and bereavement leave days.</li><li>Access to a defined-contribution pension or RRSP/TFSA matching plan (7% up to $10k/year)</li><li>Extended health and dental benefits</li></ul>Work Location:<ul><li>The successful candidate will ideally be able to work on a regular basis from Dechinta’s office in Yellowknife.</li><li>Travels within the Northwest Territories and to Ottawa are to be expected from time to time.</li><li>Dechinta is prepared to contribute to reasonable relocation costs for the selected candidate.</li></ul>Term: Full-time&nbsp; Posting DetailsThe posting will be open until the position has been filled. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.&nbsp;We strongly encourage applications from northern Indigenous candidates, especially those that identify as women, Two Spirit, folks living with disabilities, and/or of diverse sexual and gender identities.If you don’t tick all the requirements outlined above but are deeply excited by this role, we would still love to hear from you.&nbsp;If you require any accommodations for the job application process, do not hesitate to contact <a href="mailto:laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com" target="_blank">laetitia@eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com</a>.The Selection &amp; Interview Process&nbsp;Please submit your application through our portal here. You will be asked to submit the following:<ul><li>Your resume</li><li>A letter of interest, which should include:<ul><li>Your understanding of the issues Dechinta addresses, what connects you to these issues, and what motivates you to join the organization</li><li>The relevant experience and/or skills you can contribute to Dechinta</li><li>Your connection to northern Indigenous communities</li></ul></li><li>You will also be asked to answer some questions through the application portal<ul><li>If you are legally entitled to work in Canada</li><li>Your postal code</li><li>If you are from a northern Indigenous community</li></ul></li></ul>Pre-screening: Candidates will be pre-screened in collaboration with Dechinta by Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting. This process may include scheduling a short introductory call with prospective candidates.&nbsp;First stage: Successful candidates will be invited to join a virtual first round of interviews. A second round of virtual interviews may be held if necessary.Second stage: Candidate(s) who successfully complete the first stage of interviews will be invited to meet the team and Elders in-person and may be expected to attend programming activities led by the team in Yellowknife.&nbsp;Note: Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting and Dechinta may only be able to meet with applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process, but Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting will provide an update on the outcome of the process to all applicants.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;About Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting<a href="https://www.eveningsandweekendsconsulting.com/" target="_blank">Evenings &amp; Weekends Consulting</a> was created to support emerging organizations, activist groups, charities, labour unions, academic institutions, and community groups by combining our experience and expertise with theirs, as we work together to solve problems, seize opportunities, and make good change happen.&nbsp;As a values-driven consultancy, we are committed to advancing equity, justice, and social change through ongoing collaboration.​We recognize that every situation, campaign, initiative, and project is different, so we approach each with the uniqueness and curiosity that it deserves. 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<h2>Executive Director (m/f/d)</h2><h2>About us</h2>Hamilton &amp; District Extend-a-Family is a non-profit community service that provides social opportunities and friendships to children with special needs while providing respite to their families.<h2>What you will do</h2><ul><li>Lead and manage the organization to fulfill its mission and goals.</li><li>Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives.</li><li>Oversee financial management and ensure fiscal responsibility.</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including donors, community partners, and families.</li><li>Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Represent the organization in public forums and media.</li></ul><h2>What we are looking for</h2><ul><li>Proven experience in leadership roles within non-profit organizations.</li><li>Strong understanding of financial management and budgeting.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.</li><li>Experience in fundraising and donor relations (optional).</li><li>Knowledge of issues affecting children with special needs (optional).</li></ul><h2>Why join us?</h2><ul><li>Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.</li><li>Supportive and collaborative work environment.</li><li>Competitive compensation package.</li><li>Flexible working conditions.</li></ul><h2>Our Hiring process</h2><ul><li>Initial application review.</li><li>Phone interview with HR.</li><li>In-person interview with the board of directors.</li><li>Reference checks.</li><li>Final decision and offer.</li></ul><h2>Place of work / Location</h2><ul><li>Hamilton, Ontario, Canada</li></ul><h2>How to apply for this job</h2>Apply to this job by carefully following the instructions in this job posting.

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The Saskatchewan SPCA (SaskSPCA) is a non-profit organization committed to the wellbeing of animals across the province. We provide education, advocacy, and outreach where it can be most effective. Through collaboration, compassion, and respect for our animals, we seek to provide input on new legislation, develop programs and services, and continue our pursuit of a Saskatchewan free from animal cruelty and inhumane treatment.We are seeking an experienced&nbsp;Executive Director with a passion for animal welfare to join our team and lead our organization to new heights. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of team leadership, financial management, and stakeholder communication. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, is responsible for overseeing all aspects of our organization, including budgeting, community outreach and program development. If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for making a difference in the world, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Main Responsibilities:<ol><li>Provide overall leadership for the SaskSPCA</li><li>Provide effective, timely communication and collaboration with the board of directors to ensure effective governance and achievement of strategic goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Motivate and build relationships with staff for retention and optimal performance</li><li>Manage budgets and financial resources effectively</li><li>Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, government, donors, partners, and community leaders</li><li>Oversee the development and implementation of programs and services that meet the needs of the organization’s constituents</li><li>Represent the organization at public events and in the media</li></ol>Requirements:<ol><li>Excellent leadership and communication skills (problem solving, managing conflict, effective listening)</li><li>Familiarity with all national and provincial legislation regarding animals</li><li>Familiarity with legislation regarding non-profit organizations</li><li>Financial management and budgeting skills</li><li>Grant application experience</li><li>Values and beliefs consistent with the SaskSPCA’s</li><li>Familiarity with the Animal welfare organizations in Saskatchewan and Canada (SPCA organizations, Humane Canada, etc.).&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to work legally in Canada.</li></ol>

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<h2>Job description</h2>About us: Located in Ottawa, Ontario Canada, Youville Centre is a non-profit, registered charity that serves adolescent mothers and their children. For more than a quarter century, Youville’s trauma-informed, holistic programs and services include: a fully accredited secondary school, crisis intervention, intensive mental health therapy and treatment, addiction counselling, collaborative problem solving, a licensed child development program with a focus on infant mental health and attachment-based parenting programs with intervention and treatment.Youville Centre is committed to providing a barrier free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Youville Centre will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the recruitment process. Youville Centre is committed to a fully inclusive, non-judgmental, trauma-informed environment. Our hiring practices are designed to encourage ethnic and racial diversity and ensure that our staff and volunteers are reflective of the community they serve. We encourage members of employment equity groups to apply. We thank all interested candidates. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Artificial Intelligence (AI) will not be used to screen eligible candidates.Executive Director – 3 year, renewable contractThe Executive Director for the Youville Centre is a position that requires a visionary leader who can provide energy and direction to a dynamic staff serving at-risk young mothers and their children as they strive to achieve personal mental wellness, a high school education and new skills and strategies for positive parenting.This individual will ensure the delivery of high quality programs and services to meet the needs of the clients and oversee the general operations of the Centre. The role requires an individual with strong interpersonal skills who can be flexible and innovative to ensure the maximum appropriateness and effectiveness of programs and facility usage.The Executive Director will confidently assume a forward-facing role, bringing the Centre’s initiatives and interests to the broader community and its many partners at the local and provincial level.Key Responsibilities:* Develop and implement strategic plans aligned with the organization’s mission* Provide leadership and oversight to staff and board of directors* Manage organizational finances, budgets, and fundraising efforts* Build and maintain strong partnerships and community relationships* Advocate for the organization’s mission and expand its visibility* Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirementsQualifications:* Post-Secondary Degree or Diploma and substantial experience in a relevant field, such as education, health and social services, etc.* Minimum five years’ experience in senior management* Strong record of highly regarded work with vulnerable populations, preferably among young people and children* Commitment to working with multi-disciplinary teams and in partnership with funders, governments and other community-based organizations* Has demonstrated experience with fundraising and grant applications* Competent in the use of Information Technology and skilled in the use of basicsoftware such as Excel, MS Word, etc.* A valid driver’s licenceWhat we Offer:* A rewarding opportunity to make a difference* Collaborative and inclusive work environment* Competitive salary and benefits packageTo Apply:Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your qualifications and vision for our organization by August 24, 2025. Please include the contact information from three previous employers as reference letters may be requested.Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contractContract length: 36 monthsPay: $109,000.00-$120,000.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Dental care</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Extended health care</li><li>On-site parking</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Schedule:<ul><li>Monday to Friday</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Bachelor's Degree (required)</li></ul>Licence/Certification:<ul><li>Driving Licence (required)</li></ul>Work Location: In personApplication deadline: 2025-08-24

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