Job Description

Company Overview

Baastel is a leading consulting firm specializing in sustainable development. Founded in 1989, the firm has built a solid reputation for addressing global challenges related to the environment, social equity, inclusive economic growth, and aid effectiveness. Baastel has contributed to major international advances, including multilateral environmental agreements on climate and biodiversity, as well as initiatives promoting gender equality, good governance, and inclusive development.

With offices in Canada, Belgium, and France, and teams based in Latin America, Africa, and Europe, Baastel relies on a multilingual and multidisciplinary team and an extensive network of over 2,000 experts worldwide.

Baastel's mission is to maximize the impact of international development policies, programs, and projects by providing tailored and innovative solutions. For 35 years, Baastel has carried out more than a thousand missions in nearly 100 countries, working alongside multilateral and bilateral organizations, governments, NGOs, the private sector, and development banks to sustainably strengthen communities and ecosystems.

Summary

Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures the implementation of the strategic and operational orientations and directions set by the Board, and supervises and coordinates all Baastel operations, functions and activities. His/her objective is to manage and lead the company in achieving its mission and annual objectives, in collaboration with the thematic Directors and administrative teams.

Responsibilities

Representation, partnership follow-up and business development. Monthly monitoring of KPIs and relevant adaptative management to achieve corporate objectives. Coordination and regular monitoring of progress with unit managers and directors. Monitoring the development and implementation of the strategic plan to help boost sales. Overall supervision of admin team. Coordination and monitoring of cross-cutting corporate projects. Planning, organization and reporting for management meetings. Leadership of Baastel team meetings.

Requirements

Management degree

- Master's or MBA ; At least

10 years' experience

in a similar role in a consulting firm Past experience in managing specific consultancy mandates would be an asset

Core Competencies

Excellent level in

English

and

French (Spanish

would be an asset

)

.

People skills

: Excellent communication, conflict management and team-building skills.

Visionary leadership

: Ability to define and communicate a clear, inspiring and motivating vision for the company.

Acquaintance with accounting and financial management

.

Mastery of KPIs

: Competence in monitoring and analyzing performance via KPIs to guide strategic decisions.

Client oriented:

Strong track record in successfully developing and managing client relations and partnerships.

Resilience and stress management

: Ability to cope with challenges and maintain high performance under pressure.

Trust and transparency

: Ethical leadership, building trust and open, honest communication.

Mentoring and empowerment

: Developing internal talent and promoting individual empowerment within teams.

Sustainable development experience

: Experience in the field would be an asset.
If you are passionate about making a difference through impactful consulting work, we invite you to apply for the Executive Director position at Le Groupe-conseil baastel. Join us in shaping sustainable futures!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Gatineau, QC

Expected start date: 2025-10-01