Geothermal Job Postings
Sep 15, 2009CanGEA Executive Director
Apply by Date
April 15, 2010
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Description
CanGEA Executive Director Job Description
Job Purpose
The Executive Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of the organization according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Directors.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities*
The Executive Director performs some or all of the following:
Leadership
- Participates with the Board of Directors in developing a vision and strategic plan to guide the organization.
- Identifies, assesses, and informs the Board of Directors of internal and external issues that affect the organization.
- Acts as a professional advisor to the Board of Director on all aspects of the organization’s activities.
- Fosters effective team work between the Board and the Executive Director and between the Executive Director and organization staff.
- In addition to the Chair of the Board, acts as a spokesperson for the organization.
- Conducts official correspondence on behalf of the Board as appropriate and jointly with the Board when appropriate.
- Represents the organization at community activities to enhance the organization’s community profile.
Operational Planning and Management
- Develops an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the organization.
- Ensures that the operation of the organization meets the expectations of its Board, Members and Funders.
- Oversees the efficient and effective day-to-day operation of the organization.
- Drafts policies for the approval of the Board and prepares procedures to implement the organizational policies; reviews existing policies on an annual basis and recommends changes to the Board as appropriate.
- Ensures that personnel, member, funder and volunteer files are securely stored and privacy/confidentiality is maintained.
- Provides support to the Board by preparing meeting agenda and supporting materials.
Program Planning and Management
- Oversees the planning, implementation and evaluation of the organization’s programs and services.
- Ensures that the programs and services offered by the organization contribute to the organization’s mission and reflect the priorities of the Board.
- Monitors the day-to-day delivery of the programs and services of the organization to maintain or improve quality.
- Oversees the planning, implementation, execution and evaluation of special projects.
- Human resources planning and management.
- Determines staffing requirements for organizational management and program delivery.
- Oversees the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures and practices including the development of job description for all staff.
- Establishes a positive, healthy and safe work environment in accordance with all appropriate legislation and regulations.
- Recruits, interview and selects staff that have the right technical and personal abilities to help further the organization’s mission.
- Ensures that all staff receive an orientation to the organization and that appropriate training is provided.
- Implements a performance management process for all staff which includes monitoring the performance of staff on an on-going basis and conducting an annual performance review.
- Coaches and mentor staff as appropriate to improve performance.
- Disciplines staff when necessary using appropriate techniques; release staff when necessary using appropriate and legally defensible procedures.
Financial Planning and Management
- Works with staff and the Board Treasurer to prepare a comprehensive budget.
- Works with the Board to secure adequate funding for the operation of the organization.
- Researches funding sources, oversees the development of fund raising plans and writes funding proposals to increase the funds of the organization.
- Participates in fundraising activities as appropriate.
- Approves expenditures within the authority delegated by the Board.
- Ensures that sound bookkeeping and accounting procedures are followed.
- Administers the funds of the organization according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the organization.
- Provides the Board with comprehensive, regular reports on the revenues and expenditure of the organization.
- Ensures that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments.
Community Relations/Advocacy
- Communicates with stakeholders to keep them informed of the work of the organization and to identify changes in the community served by the organization.
- Establishes good working relationships and collaborative arrangements with community groups, funders, politicians, and other organizations to help achieve the goals of the organization.
Risk Management
- Identifies and evaluates the risks to the organization’s people (Board members, staff, management, volunteers), property, finances, goodwill, and image and implement measures to control risks.
- Ensures that the Board of Directors and the organization carries appropriate and adequate insurance coverage.
- Ensures that the Board and staff understand the terms, conditions and limitations of the insurance coverage.
*Note: The Duties and Responsibilities are written for an Executive Director who oversees the work of other staff. In some organizations the Executive Director will be the only staff person and will be responsible for doing all the tasks as well as fulfilling the roles of any vacant staff positions.
Please send your resume and cover letter to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) by April 15, 2010. Only successful candidates will be notified.