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About fmi*igf

The Financial Management Institute of Canada (fmi*igf) has been providing professional development to the public sector since 1962. As a nationally recognized, not-for-profit volunteer association, fmi*igf offers national and regional learning events, cutting-edge online courses, along with a blog and webinars that focus on providing thought leadership and insights to the public sector financial management community. Our mission is to educate, inspire and empower.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic professional to join our team as Chapter Liaison. This is a fantastic career opportunity to develop capability in stakeholder relationship management. Reporting to the Director of Finance and Corporate Services, the Chapter Liaison will provide essential bilingual support to fmi*igf’s 14 regional Chapters in their work both locally, and with the fmi*igf National Office. You’ll be hands-on in the tactical aspects of chapter activity support, committee management and administration, and will be collaborating with various fmi*igf National functions, including marketing, program, operations and administration. This is a full-time, permanent role.

As an ideal candidate for this role, you’re an energetic and highly organized professional, able to provide the support that enables delivery of events in a learning-focused organization (regionally and nationally). Above all, you’ll excel at building effective relationships with our Chapter representatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Actively monitor Chapter activities, including their programs, events, campaigns, etc., and identify opportunities to support and amplify those activities, liaising with the internal team as appropriate.
• Coordination and management of Chapter travel logistics and expense reports for national FMI*IGF events and meetings.
• Implement strategy to ensure Chapter retention of documents is reliable, scalable, and efficient for current and future requirements.
• Chapter Advisory Council (CAC) coordination, supporting the volunteer CAC Chair with meeting preparation, tracking, planning, and document distribution.
• Engage with fmi*igf ‘s CRM tool (MPOWER) to provide Chapter support in English and French. Includes learning how to build an event registration and marketing campaign within MPOWER.
• Maintain contact lists internally and provide website update information on Chapter Boards, as well as the CAC.
• Administer the outreach related to tracking and supporting Chapter administration items, including Chapter Development Fund documentation and Chapter Regional Reporting requirements (annual obligations such as Chapter Financial Statements, events and CPD).
• Provide high-quality service to Chapters through all forms of communication, ensuring well-informed and prompt responses to enquiries.

Please note other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the mandate and evolving needs of the organization.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and exceptional ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Membership relations experience an asset.
• Knowledge of the Conference/Tradeshow/Events Industry is an asset.
• Ability to learn and work with new and evolving technology (e.g., virtual event platforms).
• Fluency in both English and French is strongly desired for this position to effectively support communication and engagement.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in administration within an office environment.
• Ability to conduct research and present data in a succinct and well-written manner, take ownership of requests, tailor solution to the situation, be timely in follow-up and resourceful in info gathering and research.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.
• Ability to travel (1-2 times a year).
• Ability to work effectively, and independently with minimal supervision, in a remote work environment.
• Post-Secondary diploma preferably in administration or an acceptable combination of education and relevant experience.
• High level of organization and process management to prioritize activities based on criticality and urgency.
• Ability to multi-task with a results-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with ASANA, GOOGLE Docs, Dropbox or willingness to learn.
• Experience with CRM systems, surveys, and content management systems is an asset.

To Apply

Please submit your resume with a cover letter indicating why you are uniquely qualified for this position.

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

fmi*igf is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. Please indicate your need for accommodation in your application.