Executive Director, Remote Jobs

An organisation is looking for an executive director, please see their job details below.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Strategy and Leadership

• Participates in Board strategic planning and updates orientation and policy manuals
• Leads the organization in maintaining its focus on accomplishing the goals set out by the Board of Directors in a manner that inspires the confidence and trust of members, stakeholders, police agencies, governments, and the public
• Monitors changes in federal, provincial, and municipal legislation and policy that would be of interest to the the organisation and reports to the Board on issues that may require advocacy or action
• Champions initiatives and projects which will help the organisation achieve its objectives

Board Relations

• Meets regularly with the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors
• Cultivates a strong, supportive, and transparent relationship with the Board and reports to them on a timely basis regarding strategy, operations, financial performance, project effectiveness and all relevant matters needed to carry out their legal and fiduciary responsibilities to the association
• Establishes and conducts regular evaluations of the nature, extent and quality of services and activities
• Brings emerging issues forward to the Board for discussion and action
• Works in partnership with the Board to develop policies and plans consistent with the organisation mandate and member expectations

Governance

• Adheres to the policies, procedures, and governance guidelines of the organisation, ensuring that it is following all rules set by its By-Laws, as well as relevant legislation
• Develops a plan for board and staff succession planning
• Prepares all required documentation for Corporations Canada, including filing By-laws and articles of amendment
• Provides orientation for Board members and committee chairs
• Ensures that appropriate reporting and compliance systems are in place.

Financial Management

• Prepares budgets for Board approval which accurately reflect the resources and needs of the association
• Assures that the Board is provided with timely, accurate, and complete financial information relative to those budgets
• Ensures sound accounting procedures and practices are in place and followed
• Identifies and pursues all appropriate revenue sources and government grants

Stakeholder Engagement

• Ensures the organisation has a comprehensive and effective government relations strategy that includes proactively maintaining senior-level contact with federal, provincial, and municipal government officials
• Plans an annual conference
• Meets regularly with individual agencies and organizations as a liaison, to gather information and resources as appropriate, and brings emerging issues to the Board.
• Builds collaborative links with other organizations with relevant connection to the Policing and Community Safety sector, i.e., Academic, Research, Corporate community representatives
• Represents the organisation at meetings with government officials to discuss the organisation’s initiatives, policy concerns/issues, and attends national stakeholders’ meetings/consultations on identified issues

Learning and Knowledge Platform

• Plans and coordinates roundtables and summits as part of the development of a national centre of excellence
• Develops strategies for enhancing member engagement and learning
• Plans and develops webinars as part of the comprehensive knowledge plan

Public Relations and Communication

• Oversees production of periodic newsletters and electronic sharing of information to members
• In consultation with the President, determines the appropriate spokespersons on certain issues, produces and distributes news releases, and provides members with press releases for local use
• Draws on resources available to ensure that up to date policing and community safety research information is available for dissemination
• Develops and implements a strategy to maximize public awareness of the organisation and coordinates communications to members and stakeholders
• Oversees management and content of the organisation’s website and social media

Management

• Provides staff / contractors with opportunities for continuous learning and encouragement to engage in professional development as appropriate
• Promotes a workplace culture that values diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Provides supportive leadership to staff / contractors

Core Competencies

• Approaches everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line
• Thinks beyond the current situation to anticipate changes
• Creates a plan to achieve strategic outcomes
• Makes rapid transitions between strategic and tactical thinking to achieve short-term and long-term outcomes in an occasionally ambiguous environment
• Forward thinking

Creativity/Innovation

• Thinks beyond current models to shift organizational thinking
• Thinks incisively and communicates abstract concepts effectively so that they are understood by others
• Can both create and bring exciting ideas to the Board
• Conceptualizes what is not in current practice and clearly articulates the future direction of the organisation

Results oriented

• Establishes clear measures and benchmarks for success
• An organized self-starter who is decisive and accountable
• Focuses on the critical tasks that really add value and puts aside or delays the rest
• Establishes a clearly defined and effective course of action for self and others to accomplish short and long-term work goals

Relationship builder

• Builds solid relationships, is an effective ambassador and spokesperson
• Maintains the necessary contacts to keep abreast of emerging issues of significance to the sector and the association management profession
• Warm, friendly, and interpersonally agile is easy to approach and talk to
• Gives and gets energy from bringing people together to lead and achieve

Acting with Honour and Character

• Direct and truthful but at the same time can keep confidences
• A person of high integrity who is consistent and acts in line with a clear and visible set of values and beliefs
• Emotionally intelligent; facilitates appropriate and timely solutions to conflict

Communicator

• Has a positive sense of humour; deals calmly with stress and gives people a chance to catch up
• Displays understanding of individual needs and listens attentively to expressed concerns
• Fosters trust through open dialogue
• Listens attentively to comprehend both the factual content of a message and the feeling being expressed
• Writes succinctly and clearly

Required KSAs (Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities)
Knowledge:

• Understanding of governance of policing, functioning of police services and law enforcement in Canada
• A highly developed knowledge of business intelligence, strategic use of technology and reporting functionality, able to read, understand and speak to financial data, complex metrics, and projection information
• Skills:

Proven track record of strategic planning capabilities

• Strong communications skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to interact cooperatively and collaboratively with others
• Builds consensus among and motivates and collaborate with Board members, police and political representatives, staff, and other significant stakeholders
• Demonstrates initiative and proactiveness
• Capable of meeting budgetary requirements and operational metrics
• Strong public service orientation and sensitive to a political environment
• Abilities:
• High level skills in leadership, stakeholder communications, strategic planning, and public relations
• Exercises sound judgment and discretion in dealing with politically sensitive matters
• Professionalism, adaptability, and objectivity
• Recognizes and analyzes problems and finds solutions

Working Conditions
Work is subject to deadlines and interruptions. Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a remote office environment. Occasional work-related travel is required within Canada. Must have enhanced security / criminal records check.
Required Education And Experience
Diploma or degree in business, education, public administration, or other related discipline; or a combination of post-secondary education with significant management experience
Minimum seven to ten years’ experience in increasingly senior leadership positions
Asset Qualifications

• Registered in-house lobbyist experience is an asset
• Experience working with political officials and senior managers
• Ability to communicate effectively in English. Fluency in French is an asset.
• Experience working in the police governance or policing field
• A proven track record of success as an executive officer or director in an organization with a national profile

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