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Job Title: Executive Director for Charitable Organization

Supervisor: Board of Directors

Job Type: Permanent part-time

Salary Range: $ 45,000- 52,000 annual salary plus Benefits

Group Benefits include: Employee Life, Employee AD & D, Dental, Extended Health

Working Conditions:

 30 hours per week

 flexible hours

 Work location has hybrid (onsite and remote) options

Location: Fort Erie

Applications should be emailed to: [email protected]

Closing date for applications is: July 21, 2023

Applications are invited for the position of Executive Director of Casa El Norte, a not-for-profit,

charitable organization located in Fort Erie. Casa El Norte’s mission is to provide temporary

emergency shelter for refugees or any other indigent individual and assist refugees with

counselling, orientation, and integration services. This position will commence September 11,

2023 providing the successful candidate with a one-month orientation and training period.

Working with and reporting to a community-based Board of Directors, the successful candidate

will provide overall leadership and management for the organization. The successful candidate

should aspire to build upon the organization’s legacy of helping up-rooted people overcome the

challenges of rebuilding their lives in Canadian society through an integrated model of

emergency shelter, orientation and counselling support, refugee protection and resettlement

services. The Executive Director is responsible for the development and implementation of

effective policies, procedures, programs, and strategic directions, and stewards the

organization’s financial and human resources to promote the achievement of Casa El Norte’s

mission and organizational objectives. Using a collaborative approach, the Executive Director

creates an environment which encourages a client-centred approach. The Executive Director is

the public face of the organization, embodying and articulating its values to residents, staff,

volunteers, external stakeholders, and the community.

Required Qualifications:

 Post secondary education or relevant experience.

 Commitment to the mission of the organization.

 Prior experience and knowledge of a range of managerial responsibilities, including

financial management, human resources, program development and evaluation,

strategic planning, legislative compliance.

 Past record of forging strong working relationships with staff, volunteers, community

partners and stakeholders.

Preferred candidates may also possess:

 Experience working with volunteer governance boards.

 Experience in fund development for programs, services, operating budgets, and capital

needs with a goal of securing long-range, diversified, and sustainable sources of funding.

 Strong organizational, problem solving, and analytical skills.

 Excellent written and oral communication skills

 Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

 A second language

If selected for an interview, candidates must present proof of education or credentials (original

transcripts/credentials). Note: Credentials obtained outside of Canada require an evaluation to

determine the Canadian educational equivalence.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Casa El Norte is an organization strongly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and

accessibility. We offer an inclusive work environment and welcome applications from all

qualified individuals. If requested, accommodations will be made to support applicants with

disabilities during the recruitment and selection process.