Chief Administrative Officer- Smoky Lake Foundation

Smoky Lake Foundation is seeking a CAO with leadership experience in Seniors’ Housing and Supportive Living Care. This position reports to the Board of Directors of the Smoky Lake Foundation and is responsible for the overall operations of the Foundation in accordance with the policies and regulations, implementing the organization’s programs, services and management of all staff and volunteers. Located just over an hour northeast of Edmonton, the main office is located in the Bar-V-Nook Lodge within the Town of Smoky Lake.

Smoky Lake Foundation offers an excellent benefit and pension package along with a competitive salary, and will negotiate within the position’s salary range based on experience and qualifications.

Roles:

• Utilize resources and staffing effectively.
• Oversee 40 Senior self-contained units plus 2 social housing units throughout Waskatenau, Vilna and Smoky Lake, as well as the 40-unit Vilna Lodge and the 60 unit at Bar-V-Nook Lodge which includes Supportive Living.
• Develop, implement, and monitor annual operation plans and budgets.
• Research and apply for grant funding.
• Incorporate best practices in HR Management to lead a capable, strong team and a positive culture.
• Be responsible for payroll and monthly financial reporting.
• Provide direction and leadership towards the Foundations’ Mission, Vision and Business Plan.
• Build strategic relationships with other agencies:Government of Alberta and Alberta Health Services
• Create/amend policies and procedures as required.
• Direct and manage the daily administrative operations.
• Oversee the Health and Safety for the organization.

Experience and Skills

• Understanding of Board Governance Structure.
• Understand Alberta legislation, industry standards, and best practices.
• Five years of experience in a senior administrative role working with a Board of Directors; considered an asset.
• Detailed budgeting and/or financial experience.
• Clean vulnerable sector check.
• Working knowledge of computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data, including (Sage or Yardi software), would be an asset.
• Excellent organizational, management, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Compassionate and understanding demeanor.

Education

• Post-secondary, such as a Bachelor’s or Master Diploma/Degree in the related field.Lake, as well as the 40-unit Vilna Lodge and the 60 unit at Bar-V-Nook Lodge which includes Supportive Living.

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume, in confidence, to: [email protected]

Closing Date: September 5^th, 2023, however the competition may remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all our candidates for their interest, however, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.