Job Description

DescriptionThe Executive Director will provide leadership by directing all business and program related matters for large ministry units including finance, property, legal, government funding, information technology and employee relations.KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, develops and executes long term strategic initiatives and reports to various Boards.
• Establishes, maintains and adheres to the ministry unit budget in compliance with operating and administrative guidelines;
• Oversees or directly manages all property transactions, development, and inventory for the ministry unit;
• Ensures the property is inspected, maintained and in compliance with licensing standards including buildings, grounds, equipment, furnishings, and assessing capital needs.
• Provides direction, advice and guidance for management teams on business and program matters.
• Analyzes statistical and financial reports for the purposes of strategic planning and funding negotiations.
• Hires, orientates, trains, evaluates, recognizes, disciplines and terminates in concert with Territorial standards
• Submits and acts on incident reports; deals with complaints
• Ensures ongoing compliance with established standards and best practices reflecting the economic, legal, service, and business environment in compliance with The Salvation Army mission.
• Establishes a Community Council, serving as Secretary which includes recruiting, scheduling, agenda development, minutes, and is responsible for action plans and ensuring follow-up.
• Maintains and promotes positive working relationships/partnerships and communications with funders.
• Negotiates contract renewals with funding bodies and identify and pursue opportunities to enhance program delivery by seeking new government funding sources with Divisional approval.
• Ensures spiritual dynamic to all programming
• May provide chaplaincy services for residents, Initiates, maintains and promotes positive working relationships/partnerships and communications with funders and community stakeholders.
• Renegotiates with government funders, contracts, proposals and program operation.
• Monitors and ensures consistency in case management systems and practices.
• Performs other duties as required.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am - 4pm, some flexibility is neededQUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:Education/Certifications:

• Completion of a master\'s degree in a relevant specialized area OR completion of an undergraduate University degree, plus professional designation/certification in a specialized area.

Experience:

• Seven (7) to ten (10) years of prior related experience, including supervisory, financial management, business management and social service management experience.

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Negotiation
• Communication
• Leadership
• Confidentiality
• Attention to Detail
• Analytical

PREFERRED SKILLS/CAPABILITIES:Successful candidates, prior to hiring, may be required to provide:

• Background check consent.
• A clear vulnerable sector screening.
• A clean drivers abstract.
• Completion of our online Armatus Abuse Training and required Health and Safety training.

The Salvation Army will accommodate candidates as required under applicable human rights legislation. If you require a disability-related accommodation during this process, please inform us of your requirements.In support of our commitment to a healthy and safe workplace and community, The Salvation Army (TSA) has a vaccination requirement for all employees at Buchanan Lodge. The successful candidate will be made an offer of employment on the condition of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and will be required to provide proof of full vaccination, prior to their employment start date. The requirement to be fully vaccinated is subject to provincial/territorial human rights legislation. If the candidate is unable to vaccinate for a reason protected by the Human Rights Code, a request for accommodation can be submitted and written proof satisfactory to TSA will be required.We thank all applicants, however, only those candidates to be interviewed will be contacted.Internal Applicants, please advise your managing supervisor of your intentions prior to submitting your application.

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