Job Description

Are you naturally empathetic? Do you find joy in spreading smiles, and pride in making a genuine difference? Here's your chance to change your life and of many others while living in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains!

About Hinton Friendship Centre Society

The Hinton Friendship Centre Society (HFCS) supports indigenous and non-indigenous people through a variety of social programs. With a workforce of over 20, HFCS have qualified registered Psychologist, social workers, pre-school teachers, and family support personnel in multiple locations to assist those in need from everything from sexual abuse trauma to early childhood education. Based in Hinton, Alberta, just outside of Jasper National Park, HFCS has been serving the greater Hinton community since 1993.

Position Summary

This job requires a special person to be the proud ambassador of the Hinton Friendship Centre. HFCS is looking for a highly motivated, committed, and passionate Executive Director (ED) to expand its impact and public awareness. The ED will embody the organization's values and culture and lead its 20-plus employees in supporting indigenous and non-indigenous people through various social programs.

The ED is responsible for managing and supervising the HFCS office, personnel and all programs and services; delegating responsibility to appropriate program managers and staff; and ensuring that policies and procedures are adhered to.

The Executive Director reports directly to the Board and oversees implementing the Board's decisions.

Overall, the Executive Director's responsibilities include:

? Creating and implementing strategies to promote the vision and mission of HFCS

? Creating comprehensive business plans to achieve the Board of directors' goals and objectives.

? Ensuring all HFCS activities are conducted in accordance with established policy and procedure.

? Carrying out the functions and duties of Chief Financial Officer for HFCS, including:

? Making recommendations to the Board on financial matters.

? Providing monthly expenditure reporting to the Board.

? Overseeing the preparation of long-term financial projections and cash flow.

? Monitoring adherence to agreements and funding arrangements entered in the by the HFCS.

? Maintaining financial accountability by ensuring that the requirements of funding agencies are met; and keeping the Board informed on the current financial position of the organization.

? Overseeing the planning, organizing, and scheduling of programs, activities, and events.

? Submitting recommended updates to the Policies and Procedures Manual for Board approval.

? Ensuring collecting and maintenance of statistical information pertaining to HFCS generally and individual programs specifically (e.g. membership list, donations, program users, volunteer time, quantifiable results etc.).

? Representing HFCS at national and provincial meetings and attending other meetings on behalf of HFCS.

? Serving on community and regional committees.

? Managing existing grants and funding relationships, reporting on those and securing new funding opportunities

? Constructing corrective actions for any identified issues and managing crises as needed.

? Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

? Minimum 2-year diploma is required.

? Bachelor's degree in social programing or social work is preferred.

? Minimum 5-year experience with managing people in a leadership role is required, with preference given to management within a not-for-profit or social work organization.

? Experience as an executive director is considered an asset.

? Indigenous background is preferred but not required.

? Extensive knowledge of developing strategies and plans.

? Capability to use effective fundraising and networking techniques.

? Strong understanding of corporate finance and performance metrics.

? Comprehensive understanding of corporate governance principles and managerial best practices.

? Knowledge of Zoom and Microsoft Office.

? SAGE knowledge is an asset.

Core Competencies

? Exceptional communication abilities, both verbal and written.

? Confident and capable of public speaking.

? Excellent leadership abilities.

? Demonstrated teamwork and relationship building skills.

? Outstanding organizational and planning abilities with the ability to prioritize tasks and delegate to the appropriate parties as needed.

? Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.

? Demonstrated high level of judgment, tact, and diplomacy in interacting with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders.

Work Life at HFCS

? A kind and caring community.

? Opportunity to create a positive impact every day.

? Paid Vacation time plus Christmas Break.

? Health and dental benefits with 60% coverage.

? Employers RRSP contribution.

? 35 hours a week based on a flexible work schedule.

Working Conditions

? Additional hours may be required from time to time.

? A fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions and competing priorities.

? Some travel may be required.

? Criminal and sexual background check will be required .

? 3 references will need to be provided for the final interview.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit their

resume and a cover letter

detailing their qualifications and relevant experience through Indeed.

Deadline for Applications:

Applications with be accepted until a qualified candidate is found.

Hinton Friendship Centre Society is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply. Equivalencies will be considered; we encourage applicants to apply even if they do not have all the qualifications.

Thank you for considering this opportunity. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00-$80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Dental care Extended health care On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hinton, AB T7V 1V1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person