Job Description

Career Opportunity

Executive Director

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle

Counselling Services for Indigenous Women and their Families

Are you ready to make a positive impact on the lives of Indigenous women and their families, and to lead our team of Workers in creating change that is life changing and sustainable? The Council of Directors invites qualified individuals to submit their application for the fulltime, permanent position of Executive Director.

Your application

must

include (in pdf):

?

Cover Letter

?

Resume

Opening: July 14, 2025
Closing:

Until filled

Start Date:

negotiable

Email Application package to

ed@niijki.com

and

council@niijki.com

Subject: ED Application
Attn: Council of Directors

About Us

Niijkiwendidaa Anishnaabekwewag Services Circle (NASC) is a registered charitable organization dedicated to the development and delivery of healing services for
Anishnaabekwewag (Indigenous women) and their families who have experienced violence or are at risk of experiencing violence. Therapeutic healing work is conducted using Anishnaabe practices, blended with community-centred and client-centred methods of healing.

The position is located at the main office in Peterborough. In addition to the City of
Peterborough, NASC supports the County of Peterborough, Haliburton, the City of
Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland County, and the Durham Region; the First Nations of
Curve Lake, Hiawatha, Alderville and Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation.

To learn more about NASC, visit niijki.com

What we Offer

Annual salary determined through pay equity 15 days paid vacation days per year (will be pro-rated based on start date) annual personal needs leave Up to 15 paid sick days per year May opt-in to our Group Benefits package Casual Dress On-site Parking Hybrid Work Model We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.

Career Opportunity

Executive Director

Description

The Executive Director (ED) is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization, consistent with the strategic directions outlined by the
Council of Directors. The ED must establish themselves and NASC as a visible, supportive, and active presence in the community. The ED works closely with, and reports to, the Council of Directors.

An employment offer will be contingent upon a satisfactory CPIC and VSC and a clean driver's abstract.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership
? To lead the NASC team with purpose and passion, supporting and fostering positive relationships amongst the team, amongst the Council of Directors, the community, and other partners.

? To build and nurture strong and impactful relationships with community partners that advances our mandate and creates lasting community change.

? To lead the NASC team by example; coaching and mentoring the team in a manner that exemplifies our core values and traditional ways.

Human Resources/Team Management

? Create and foster a values-based team, ensuring a supportive and safe working climate for all team members, including volunteers, that is in accordance with law, regulations, and policies.

? Oversee a performance management system that assigns and coordinates work, ensures the successful achievement of planned results, and monitors team performance which includes annual performance reviews for all team members.

? Manages the human resource needs of the organization, including recruitment, staff professional development and team building.

Accountability/Board of Directors

Regular, proactive communication with the Council of Directors, and/or the
President, including attending Council meetings.

Provide support to the Council of Directors including preparation of meeting materials, an Executive Director's report, financial reports and budgets, and other communications as required. Support the Board of Directors to achieve good governance, in compliance with
NASC bylaws and relevant legislation.

Career Opportunity

Executive Director

Work collectively with the Council of Directors to provide knowledge and expertise in the development of organizational capacity, strategic directions, and policies. Support the Council in the achievement of their strategic plan and directions. Assist the Council in defining the direction of NASC as it relates to the needs of
Indigenous women and their families.

Financial Management

Directly manage all financial matters and activities related to the annual and day- to-day operations in accordance with finance policies and procedures. Maintain a working relationship with the Auditor and, in collaboration with the
Council, ensure that the NASC is engaged in the audit process and the audit is completed in a manner required by funders.

Meet all contractual funding requirements and ensure timely reporting occurs, including budgets, submissions, proposals, data collection, annual reports (CRA), etc. Administer program funds according to the approved budgets and to monitor cash flow, submitting budget changes as required.
? Partner with the Council of Directors to secure sufficient funding for the operation of NASC through proper research and preparation of funding plans and proposals.

Programs and Service Management

? Ensures that NASC is achieving all contractual obligations, including the achievement of program and service objectives, and that required reporting is submitted according to agreement requirements.

? Supervise and participate in the development, execution, and assessment of
NASC's services, ensuring they reflect the mission/vision set by the Council of
Directors.

Relationships

Builds, develops, and sustains positive business relationships/strategic partnerships that are mutually beneficial, reciprocal and grounded in trust and respect. Creates opportunities for and facilitates community outreach and promotion of the organization.

Career Opportunity

Executive Director

Position Requirements

Formal Education and Certification
?University degree in business administration, or related field.

?Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior management role.

?Experience working within a nonprofit sector, preferably within an Indigenous organization.

?Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Knowledge and Experience

? Must be an active and engaged member of the Indigenous community, having an in-depth understanding of Indigenous culture and Indigenous ways of being. Must have a strong knowledge of Anishinaabe cultural values or other Indigenous cultural values, history and issues affecting Indigenous women and Indigiqueer peoples.

? Must have in-depth knowledge of Indigenous community needs, challenges, solutions, trends, and gaps.

? Experience and understanding of woman abuse, children who witness violence and sexual assault survivors.

? Multiple years experience with organization and senior level management, preferably with a community-based, Indigenous non-profit.

? Experience in initiating, strategically planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and services.

? Strong understanding of finance management, specifically operation and program budgets, ability to forecast, and to develop financial budgets for funding applications.

? Ability to speak an Indigenous language is considered an asset.

Personal Attributes

? Strength-based and solutions focused approach to problem solving and conflict resolution.

? Strong Leadership, positively influencing others to meet and exceed goals that are in the best interests of the organization and the community.

? Willingness to be flexible, versatile, and tolerant in a changing work environment, including working flexible hours and some weekends when required.

? Ability to manage multiple projects/tasks at once: set priorities, develop a personal schedule, record goals, and track progress.

? Strong interpersonal skills, including an ability to work with, supervise, motivate, and interact with team members and community agencies/organizations.

? Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $61,200.00-$82,800.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Dental care Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:

Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you an Indigenous person? (If you do not answer this question honestly, your application will be automatically rejected) If you are an Indigenous person, which Indigenous Nation are you from and what Indigenous community are you affiliated with?
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
Experience:

Budgeting: 2 years (required) management: 2 years (preferred) Supervising: 2 years (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence and own vehicle (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Peterborough, ON K9H 7E7